Islamic School Visit

[bobk]

Hey gang!

Sorry I'm not here 24/7 but that simply means I'm busy, not that I don't love you

Many of you know I'm a children's author

So I thought I'd post here that tomorrow I visit my first ever Islamic school on Long Island in New York State

My plan is to use Cat as a lead in to the assembly

I show the animated Moonshadow video in visits to many schools I go to

Upon arrival I will ask the principal if it is ok to show the video as I know some factions of Islam frown upon music

If they say no, I will politely remind them that Cat has embraced music once again but will honor their wishes

If they say yes then we're off to a gr8 start!

I use this video because kids love the old animation, the song is classic and I talk a lot how song is poetry (open a dictionary and look under 'song')

So I'll let you know how it goes

Peace

Bob

[JaneB]

Hi Bob - good to hear from you again! I look forward to hearing about the school visit, especially if they allow you to show the video.

Jane

[peritura]

Good luck with the visit , Bob. I know from experience how kids love poetry and how an author's visit can bring it to live for them. Nice to hear from you!
Peace
Doris

[aurarisma]

Continues Blessings to you Bobk xoxoxoxoxxox

[sabina]

:)To my mind children's authors are extremely special people with a huge responsibility...you are brave...I salute you and your work...have a great time at the school....I'm sure you'll enjoy yourself and the children and school will learn from you!!Please do tell us how you get on bobk!

[peacock]

Very cool! Please tell us how it went.

[bobk]

Wow
What a visit!
So much to say!
I couldn't get the Moonshadow DVD running but I was able to get the beginning of the Lion King movie running...the wonderful animated intro with the Circle of Life and all the animals
I shall elaborate soon
But I am tired and need a nap

btw: I may have started this thread in the wrong area and if that is so I do apologize

[flemmishfangent]

Bob take your rest and tell us later

[s271]

I loooooooooooooooove the beginning of The Lion King!!! Three words: AH - MAZE - ING! ;D

[sabina]

Feb 26, 2011 10:24:01 GMT -5 s271 said:

I loooooooooooooooove the beginning of The Lion King!!! Three words: AH - MAZE - ING! ;D

:)YES TOO RIGHT s271...CERTAINLY GETS THE BLOOD PUMPIN!
thanks for the vid ..

[bobk]

Right? I'm glad I'm not the only one who sees the beauty in the opening of the Lion King. Kids love it. Adults love it. It almost brings me to tears each time I play it!

[peritura]

I often use this in my RE lessons-not matter what age the students are, it usually kicks off some good reflections.

[ilovemycat]

I know what you mean Bob - when I saw the play I was surprised to find myself crying from the beauty of the music. It touches your soul I think...