2ND & 3RD GRADE PUPPET ART

“Students should not only see the art, but make the art too” commented Grian MacGregor, of the Ivy Vine Players Puppet Show and workshop program.  Second and Third Graders at South Seneca were entertained by the Gardening Granny, followed the food chain in the swamp and sang along with the Comeback Kids, all characters created by Grian from well-worn clothing.  The singer, storyteller and puppeteer presented her whimsical show on a walking, wearable stage with 75 puppets.  Following the presentation, each class had an opportunity to make their own puppets out of wooden spoons, beads, pipe cleaners, recycled clothing and other items.  Creativity was abundant as the names and stories of each students’ character were created.

Grian, has performed nationwide and in New Zealand, Ecuador and Scotland.  When she is not presenting to children, she is a volunteer adult literacy program coordinator and tutor.  For more information on her presentation, check out www.grianmacgregor.com