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The Program Room

This is the podcast for librarians who plan programming, primarily with children. This season we are focusing on the CSLP 2009 summer reading theme, "Be Creative @ Your Library." We"ll be talking about music, theater, visual art, dance, and more. Interviews, songs, and other resources you find here will help you help kids get creative this summer!

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Hello Goodbye Hello Goodbye

The Program Room ·

2009/10/06

This is not an actual podcast episode. This is more of an introduction and a goodbye rolled into one.Listen to the show!Final Message: Hello Goodbye Hello GoodbyeTo download, right-click the title (option-click for Mac).Click here to use iTunes. (It's a free download!)If you just discovered this podcast on iTunes and you're like me, then you'll listen to this last episode first, and this will be your introduction to the podcast.If you've been listening all along, then this is me signing off,

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Be Creative Video

The Program Room ·

2009/06/05

Check out this video using music from the "Let's Get Creative" CD. Mr. Billy and I encourage you to use our music in this way. If you or your kids make a video using our music, please let us know!

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Workshop Resources

The Program Room ·

2009/02/24

Today's workshop in Topeka was fantastic. Thanks to all my participants for their wonderful creativity. By popular demand, here is the list of theater games. Many thanks to Rozz Grigsby who provide most of this information.For more workshop resources, see the previous post below.

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News and a Few Helpful Resources

The Program Room ·

2009/02/24

Howdy Listeners,I'm blogging to you from a hotel room in Topeka, KS, where I was born (not in the hotel room - in the city). Tomorrow I present the first of my librarian workshops, which was the motivation for me to create The Program Room podcast. There are three workshops this week. I'll let you know how they go!The other thing that has taken up my time as of late is a new CD called "Let's Get Creative," which I'm recording with my friend Mr. Billy. We are on the home stretch, and I'll be able to

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Join Us For These Live Conversations!

The Program Room ·

2009/01/15

Howdy, listeners! I'm still cranking out podcasts; I've just been delayed in posting them. Please look for more new episodes in February. In the meantime, please enjoy the currently available episodes, and join us for these upcoming live interviews:1/15/09, 3:00 PM Eastern - Karen Chace on building a storytelling club.1/20/09, 3:00 PM Eastern - Dr. Michael Bitz on the Comic Book Project.P.S. Thanks to everyone who joined us for the Eric Wolf interview January 8!

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1.07: Throw a Dance Party for Kids at Your Library

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2008/12/19

Traditional music and dance experts Peter and Mary Alice Amidon discuss their approach to performing for kids, creativity, singing games, and advice on how to present a community dance event. P.E. teacher Kelly Worthy shares her experience putting on an elementary school dance party. Plus lots of sample clips from songs that include their own dance instructions.Listen to the show!TPR 1.07: "Throw a Dance Party at Your Library"^ Click the PLAY button to listen now.To download, right-click the title

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1.06: Storytelling With Kids at Your Library

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2008/11/22

Storyteller Dianne de Las Casas discusses ways of inspiring kids to tell their own stories, including story theater, board games, and fractured fairy tales. Storyteller Bill Harley discusses prompts that inspire children to tell their own tales, and both touch on the importance of this type of work with kids. Plus songs from Monty Harper and Bill Harley.Listen to the show!TPR 1.06: "Storytelling With Kids at Your Library"^ Click the PLAY button to listen now.To download, right-click the title

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1.05: Theater Games at Your Library

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2008/11/07

Rozz Grigsby, Education Director for Oklahoma Children's Theater, speaks about how to do theater games and story dramas with kids. Learn how to play Red Light, Freeze Dance, Space Walk, Screen Test, Magic Toybox, Whatchya Doin?, Echo, Freeze, Zip Zap Zop, Sound Orchestra, and Questions. Plus, a song from Funky Mama. Listen to the show! TPR 1.05: "Theater Games at Your Library" ^ Click the PLAY button to listen now. To download, right-click the title (option-click for Mac). Click here to use iTunes

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Join Us For These Live Conversations!

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2008/10/30

Monday November 3, 1:00 PM CentralRozz Grigsby"Theater Games"Tune in for a talk with Rozz Grigsby, Educational Director for the Oklahoma Children's Theater, about how to lead theater games with kids.Friday, November 7, 1:00 PM CentralDianne de Las Casas"How to Tell Stories With Children"Internationally-touring author and award-winning storyteller Dianne de Las Casas teaches storytelling to children in school residencies. Join us to discuss how to encourage children to tell their own stories!Joining

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1.04: Using Music with Young Children

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2008/10/23

An interview with music specialist Carole Peterson on why and how to use music with young children, plus an exclusive song from Stuart Stotts, and an interview with Betsy Zahniser about The Music Box, an early childhood music programming tool.Listen to the show!TPR 1.04: "Using Music With Young Children"^ Click the PLAY button to listen now.To download, right-click the title (option-click for Mac).Click here to use iTunes. (It's FREE!)GuestsCarole PetersonStuart StottsBetsy Zahniser and The Music

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About The Program Room

The Program Room ·

2008/10/19

"The Program Room" is a free biweekly audio magazine for librarians who do children's programing, available as a podcast through iTunes. Much of the 2008/2009 season will be focused on the Collaborative Summer Library Program theme, "Be Creative @ Your Library." But this resource has plenty to offer for any children's librarian or elementary or preschool teacher. You'll find it at www.TheProgramRoom.com.Each episode of The Program Room includes interviews with artists, performers, librarians,

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Join Us For These Live Conversations!

The Program Room ·

2008/10/17

Monday, October 20, 6:00 PM CentralCarole Peterson"Music with Young Children"Carole Peterson is a nationally renowned music specialist who regularly presents workshops for teachers and librarians. Come discuss with us the whys and hows of using music and movement with young children!Friday, November 7, 1:00 PM CentralDianne de Las Casas"How to Tell Stories With Children"Internationally-touring author and award-winning storyteller Dianne de Las Casas teaches storytelling to children in school

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1.03: Booking a Performer

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2008/10/09

An interview with children's librarian Sue Busch on booking entertainment, plus a panel discussion on what to keep in mind when calling a performer to book a program, and two Halloween songs from Mr. Billy. Web References (from the Sue Busch Interview): Magician Kevin WadeMusician Monty HarperMexican Folkloric DancersJump Rope Master Peter NestlerStillwater Public LibraryThe legendary lost panel discussion:What to keep in mind when calling to book a performer (.mp3)Panelists (from the legendary lost

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1.02: Make a Music Video

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2008/09/26

Interviews with Steve McLinn, Rhonda Turley, and Kathryn and Andrew about making music videos, plus Video-Safe Music. Web References: Steve McLinnApple Video SoftwareWindows Video SoftwarePiedmont Public LibraryKathryn and Andrew's YouTube PageVideos:"Catch the Reading Bug" Video"The Princess and the Farmer's Son" VideoSongs: "Library Party" by Gunnar Madsen"We All Laugh in the Same Language" by Marla Lewis"READ" by Rick Hubbard"Señor Don Gato" by The Cat's Pajamas"Drop Everything and Read" by Monty

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1.01: Be Creative @ Your Library!

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2008/09/11

Interviews with Sally Snyder and Julie Tomlianovich of the Collaborative Summer Library Program about the 2009 theme and manual. Web References: Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) Website2009 CSLP Children's and Teen Manual OutlinesDavid CatrowHighsmithSally's desk!Songs: Imagine That by Monty HarperTake Me to Your Library by Monty HarperBooks: Plantzilla, by Jerdine Nolen, Brian Keliher, and David CatrowStand Tall, Molly Lou Melon, by Patty Lovell and David CatrowSponsors:

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