Dr. Seuss Family Fun Night tomorrow at Stanford Gibson Elementary
NORWICH – For over five decades, the works of Theodor Seuss Geisel – better known as the illustrious Dr. Seuss – have thrilled the imaginations of young readers. In celebration of his March 2 birthday, children of all ages will have an opportunity to experience the magic of the renowned children’s author firsthand, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, as Stanford Gibson Elementary School hosts its popular Dr. Seuss Family Fun Night.
Featuring a number of activities based on a variety of Dr. Seuss’ most popular children’s books and characters – including the Cat in the Hat, Mr. Brown (who can moo), Horton the Elephant and Things One and Two – the event promises to please, with those characters as narrators, according to Stanford Gibson Elementary Reading Specialist Betsy Campbell.
“We have a number of activities designed and based on a variety of favorite Dr. Seuss book titles. Because the evening is based on his books, literature and reading are, of course, a focus of the evening,” stated Campbell. “But the books have been taken to incorporate many disciplines – music, art, physical activity, math and technology.”
Activities will include the Computer Lab’s Seussville.com, the Lifesize Dr. Seuss Game on the elementary school stage, Yertle the Turtle Races in the auditorium aisles, Beautiful Bart’s Gooey Ooey Oobleck in the Art Room and the Horton Hears a Who Maze in the cafeteria, among others, added Campbell.
In addition, several Dr. Seuss characters will be roaming the halls of the school, a great chance for parents to grab a picture or two, said Campbell.
Even more important, she added, is the opportunity the yearly event provides for families to spend some quality time together.
“My heart has been warmed many times over the years when I see families of all walks of life talking with their children, helping their children count or follow directions, and just smiling, having a good time with each other,” she added. “That is what I want. I want to see people who may not usually feel comfortable about being ‘in school’ because of their bad experiences or memories and turn it around, to see them encourage their children to be happy in school and take advantage of all we have to teach and give to them, to better their life.”
Due to the popularity of the evening, Campbell said she’d been forced to look for additional volunteers from outside Stanford Gibson. In the end, she was able to find the assistance she required thanks to volunteers throughout the local community, the Norwich High School and Morrisville State College Norwich Campus, as well as Gibson’s Education New Visions students.
There is no charge for the event. For more information, contact the Stanford Gibson Elementary School at 334-1600.
Featuring a number of activities based on a variety of Dr. Seuss’ most popular children’s books and characters – including the Cat in the Hat, Mr. Brown (who can moo), Horton the Elephant and Things One and Two – the event promises to please, with those characters as narrators, according to Stanford Gibson Elementary Reading Specialist Betsy Campbell.
“We have a number of activities designed and based on a variety of favorite Dr. Seuss book titles. Because the evening is based on his books, literature and reading are, of course, a focus of the evening,” stated Campbell. “But the books have been taken to incorporate many disciplines – music, art, physical activity, math and technology.”
Activities will include the Computer Lab’s Seussville.com, the Lifesize Dr. Seuss Game on the elementary school stage, Yertle the Turtle Races in the auditorium aisles, Beautiful Bart’s Gooey Ooey Oobleck in the Art Room and the Horton Hears a Who Maze in the cafeteria, among others, added Campbell.
In addition, several Dr. Seuss characters will be roaming the halls of the school, a great chance for parents to grab a picture or two, said Campbell.
Even more important, she added, is the opportunity the yearly event provides for families to spend some quality time together.
“My heart has been warmed many times over the years when I see families of all walks of life talking with their children, helping their children count or follow directions, and just smiling, having a good time with each other,” she added. “That is what I want. I want to see people who may not usually feel comfortable about being ‘in school’ because of their bad experiences or memories and turn it around, to see them encourage their children to be happy in school and take advantage of all we have to teach and give to them, to better their life.”
Due to the popularity of the evening, Campbell said she’d been forced to look for additional volunteers from outside Stanford Gibson. In the end, she was able to find the assistance she required thanks to volunteers throughout the local community, the Norwich High School and Morrisville State College Norwich Campus, as well as Gibson’s Education New Visions students.
There is no charge for the event. For more information, contact the Stanford Gibson Elementary School at 334-1600.
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