Remembering Spring
 
Complete Kit:   SP105 $300

Every year, just when we've had enough winter, spring arrives. The season officially begins on a day in March when the night and day are of equal length. Then according to old songs and legends, wonderful things happen very suddenly. The birds appear in the northern regions, the flowers burst into view, and young men and young women fall in love automatically. That's according to old songs and legends. You'll have to check with the people in your groups to find out the truth.

Remembering Spring complete kit comprises:

Media Presentation on DVD with 12-page Guide in Binder. The kit materials are based on what people have said or remembered about spring. Nearly the entire narration for the media presentation is made up of quotations. It begins, "Don't you find yourself thinking spring thoughts long before there is any real let-up of winter's harshness?" Colorful "Spring Thoughts" pop up from then on to accompany current and historical photos. Some are in spring colors, others in black-and white. The 15 minute DVD has subtitles..

 

Sing-Along Songs and Stories on CD with Guide in Binder. Sing-along songs: "Spring Carol"; "When the Red, Red, Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along"; "I'll Be With You in Apple Blossom Time"; "When It's Springtime in the Rockies" (includes a new verse from Bi-Folkal); "Sweet Violets"; and "The Ash Grove." Then, four stories for discussion: "Discarded Oilcloths Told Tales," "First Kiss," "Mysteries of Spring," and "Chocolate City Man."

25 Booklets. Spring Swings with the six sing-along songs, two poems, and stories, all in large print. Illustrated with photographs and other discussion starters. Don't miss the "ideal cleaning program" from American Home Magazine, published in 1956.

Actiphile. Here are photocopy masters for a dozen activities, with instructions for use on the back of each page. Here's what's in the plastic folder:

1. Nametags
2. Postcards
3. Crossword Puzzle:
       Spring  Sweep
4. Door Decoration: Map
5. Story: First Kiss
6. Sentences:
       Speaking of Spring
7. BINGO!
8. Song: White Coral Bells
9. Choral Reading: Barefoot Day
10. Rhubarb Recipes
11. Skit: In Like a Lion, Out Like A Lamb
12. Craft: Making May Baskets

PLUS we've included a large-print poem about May Baskets and general instructions for using the Actiphile.

Picture Set. Spring Things are illustrated in a picture set that includes everything from tree-climbing to puddle-jumping to a fashion show and a graduation from kindergarten. 12 large-format photographs on card stock with discussion questions. A page of program tips is included.

Things to Touch. Old memories will spring to life with this set, including a small kite; a set of two masks (lion and lamb to accompany the skit in the Actiphile); two laminated catalog pages from old spring catalogs; a wrist corsage; a rubber worm; and seven fabric samples (including the oilcloth to go with the story on CD).

Scented Stickers. Colorful custom stickers have been scented with Maple and Lilac. 10 of each on index cards.

Manual. Here are 130 pages of program tips, information about each kit piece, piano music, resource list, additional ideas, tons of discussion questions, and a section on using the kit in schools and with other intergenerational groups.

Kit bag. Holds everything together in a convenient carrying case of navy blue and yellow vinyl. Includes window pocket and luggage tag labels printed in full color. 

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