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Description
During the workshop we will show the hand puppet and explain how to introduce it in the preschool classroom and how it can be used throughout the year in any situation.
'Chatbuddy Victor' is a package performance for preshoolers. The actor visits the kindergarten class and playfully explains how the hand puppet Victor can become their 'talking buddy'. They can share pleasant and less pleasant feelings. The hand puppet who has a hat on his head with a green-red spinning ball makes it very accesible for them to talk about their 4 basic feelings ' angry, sad, happy, scared'. Victor stays in the classroom after the short performance and will be given a prominent place. The A3 prints with the 4 basic feelings and the story collection 'sad and happy' (in kamishibai format) facilitate discussion and help develop social and emotional skills.
We explain how to use the puppet in any situation and give some examples. :
- when the teacher sees something they don't think it's ok, they can turn the puppets ball to red. Together with the class she/he will figure out how to make 'Victor' back to green. That way they solve their own problem.
- Children tell much more to the puppet than when the do to an adult.
- The puppet helps in discussing difficult situations: death, divorce, ilness etc.
Together with the participants of this workshop, we will explore, among other things, whether there is also a need in your home country for such a preventive classroom performance for preschoolers. Perhaps you are familiar with similar variants or other didactic formats that offer the same educational value?
In Belgian preschools, our intervention is highly appreciated and is considered an added value to the educational program. However, we have noticed that, in the medium term, it is difficult to receive follow-up feedback from the involved preschool teachers. This was also one of the findings during the bachelor's thesis research conducted by KU Leuven on this topic. Perhaps during the workshop, we can come up with ideas together to improve the process of obtaining feedback after the performance?
In cooperation with KUL Leuven (university) and Prof. Colpain.
We are succesfull for 17 years in Belgium. www.schoolwithoutbullying.eu - www.schoolzonderpesten.be
Keywords
creative bullying prevention project, handpuppet, basic emotions, preschoolers, schoolplay
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