Our Week in the Forest...
Ladies and Gentleman, Welcome to the show!!
The stage was set and the seats filled quickly as the Little Forest Folk Chiswick Puppet Theatre opened its doors this week. The children were ushered to their seats after their morning snack, invited to watch the exciting show, written and performed by our fabulous educators Jaye and Georgia! The theatre was full of excitement as our Little Forest Folk-ers gathered and studied the red curtain waiting in anticipation... then the show began. The show involved a cast of animal puppets telling a story about friendship and how to be kind! The children were encouraged to join in with repeated refrains, actions and even dance moves. We all had lots of fun and the morning was filled with laughter as the educators and children enjoyed the show.
Once the show finished, what was most exciting is what followed. The educators left the stage and puppets to allow the children to explore! Spontaneously, they started taking on characters and began making their own narratives, imitating the way the adults had used the stage and puppets. They even used some of the comedic ideas that they had used! It was great to watch as the children then put on their own show to their friends. They sang songs, told stories and made up funny jokes. The theatre stayed up for the whole day and our Little Forest Folk-ers were able to dip in and out of the performances, playing with the puppets and being imaginative with their friends.
Alongside all of this excitement from the theatre, it was also holiday camp this week, and it was so exciting welcoming back so many familiar children, many of whom have only recently left to go to school. It was great seeing our children come back with such confidence but also happiness to be returning to their forest! The educators were able to hear about all their excitement at school, including new educators, new friends and new learning. It is always a wonderful moment welcoming back our leavers and always lots of fun rediscovering their forest space.
We wish you a wonderful weekend and look forward to another great week, next week!
Little Forest Folk
Chiswick