{"id":62,"date":"2012-05-30T22:09:21","date_gmt":"2012-05-30T22:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thepuppetlady.ca\/wordpress\/?page_id=62"},"modified":"2012-06-06T16:24:37","modified_gmt":"2012-06-06T16:24:37","slug":"62-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thepuppetlady.ca\/wordpress\/62-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mandy McDougall, Prism Centre
\n<\/strong>“It was obvious that your talent and creativity were thoroughly enjoyed…it’s a rarity to find such a professional, creative and entertaining performer.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Debbie Scott, Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
\n<\/strong>“I was charmed by Yvette and her Puppet Friends. She manages to draw\u00a0an audience in with gentle wit and charm. There were many moments of hushed anticipation. Yvette captivates you and then you are “caught under her spell”. The gentle love yvette has for her puppets translates to the audience and you end up loving them all.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Donna Coulter, Grade 3 Teacher, Sir Winston Churchill Public School<\/strong>
\n\u201cTerrific presentation! Very relevant material. Kids interested in puppets and message. I enjoyed & was pleased to see the inclusion and discussion regarding various faiths.\u201d<\/em>Karen Swartz, Grade 3 Teacher, <\/strong>Emily Carr Public School<\/strong>
\n\u201cThank you for developing a script\/presentation on such an important issue. The children enjoyed the presentation and became involved at many times throughout. Cultural diversity is something all teachers and students face and programs such as yours help the children understand everyone\u2019s differences and similarities.\u201d<\/em>Anita Wiebe, Grade 3 Teacher, Balaclava Public School<\/strong>
\n\u201cMy class tends to need something creative to capture their attention, and your performance\/presentation did just that. Everyone, including myself were amazed and impressed with the whole show. The topic was perfect and age appropriate. My students got a lot out of it and were eager to use the suggestions we discussed after your show.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

J. McKinney, Grade 1 Teacher, Eastdale Public School<\/strong>
\n\u201cThe performance was entertaining and informative. The students were involved at all times. Yvette\u2019s gentle voice for herself and the puppet was very calming. Although most of the children thought Oscar was a tape recording! Great presentation of bullying with practical ideas to deal with very specific situations.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Sheila Ripley, JK\/SK Teacher, Ekcoe Central Public School<\/strong>
\n\u201cExcellent presentation. Held pupils\u2019 interest throughout. Pupils keen to respond and quick to pick up on song. Topics identified were appropriate to age level and provided students with alternatives to solve problems they face. Appreciated the fact we were included in the presentation. Thanks!\u201d<\/p>\n

Brenda Bell, Teacher, Eastdale Public School<\/strong>
\n\u201cExcellent! 3 different situations gave a good variety of how to use this strategy. The children remembered the 3 steps and the song helped them remember. We really enjoyed it! Yvette & Oscar are great!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Kari McDonald, Early Years Teacher, Ekcoe Central Public School<\/strong>
\n\u201cI and my students enjoyed Yvette\u2019s \u2018quiet\u2019 manner\u2026the nature of Oscar\u2019s voice made the students eager to listen. The message, \u2018Think, Talk, Walk\u2019 is constantly referred to in my classroom by my students and myself. My students love remembering Oscar\u2019s message. Very enjoyable performance!!!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Ray Hughes, Violence Prevention Coordinator, Thames Valley District School Board<\/strong>
\n\u201cYvette\u2019s presentation is unique, effective and entertaining. She has developed a realistic script that explores all aspects of bullying. Students are challenged to examine both their attitudes and behaviors regarding this important topic. Through audience participation, students learn how to deal with bullies in a proactive non-violent way. Truly a professional performance.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Pat Laidlaw, Teacher,<\/strong> River Heights Public School<\/strong>
\n\u201cThis was a marvelous presentation. Mrs. Locke was exceptional. The children loved the show. The puppets were good role models. The children learned how to present themselves appropriately. This is an essential presentation in today\u2019s world. Thank you Yvette.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Marianne Botosan, Grade 2 Teacher, Brick Street Public School<\/strong>
\n\u201cI thought the presentation was excellent. The puppets are a great way to get children to understand the subject matter. The children were very interested in what the puppets had to say about solving problems.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Karen Swartz, Grade 3 Teacher, <\/strong>Emily Carr Public School<\/strong>
\n\u201cI felt the presentation was top notch! Bullying & teasing happen on all school yards and it taught the students effective problem solving skills. I feel the presentation was most beneficial to my class.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

B. Urquhart, Vice-Principal,<\/strong> River Heights Public School<\/strong>
\n\u201cYvette \u2013 Your presentation was excellent. The students were mesmerized\u2026Your work and understanding of the children\u2019s needs and knowledge was right on\u2026Thanks.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Elizabeth Fleming, Grade 3 Teacher, Rolph Street Public School<\/strong>
\n\u201cI also liked the way the girl puppet \u2018Robin\u2019 was the \u2018bully\u2019 in the first play. We occasionally stereotype bullies as being boys and you\u2019ve acknowledged that this is not always the case. I liked the way you had the audience come up with ways to solve the problem (much better than lecturing students). My sincere thanks!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Dan Frank, Grade 3 Teacher,<\/strong> Northdale East Public School<\/strong>
\n\u201cAll children were captivated. Show was right length. Message got through, as I discovered on yard duty afterward. Kids inspired to be ventriloquists and not to be victims or bullies.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Mandy McDougall, Prism Centre “It was obvious that your talent and creativity were thoroughly enjoyed…it’s a rarity to find such a professional, creative and entertaining performer.” Debbie Scott, Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library “I was charmed by Yvette and her Puppet Friends. She manages to draw\u00a0an audience in with gentle wit and charm. 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