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Interactive Education Programs
After you see him you, too, will say,
Ray McNiece IS
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In addition to his exciting, interactive, K-12
Poetry Show he has toured for many years, Ray will continue to present two children's show this year.
A number of dates are booked. Please scroll down for teacher and educator
comments. In NE Ohio, Johnny Appleseed and Thomas Jefferson are offered
through The Holden Arboretum.
In NE Ohio, contact Holden Arboretum to
schedule performances, Education Department, 440-946-4400 or 440-256-1110, M-F
8:30AM to 12:30PM. Click on the Holden logo to go to their web site and/or email
Holden Education at educ@holdenarb.org
To schedule performances outside of NE Ohio, contact Ray
This interactive experience recreates two
individuals in botanical history who have been influential in developing our
knowledge of the world of plants. Both programs have been very well received,
garnering rave reviews not only from students, but educators and teachers.
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"You'd swear it was really Johnny Appleseed in person!"
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What
educators are saying...
This
program was beneficial to the students because it made history "come
alive." Johnny stayed in character throughout. They will never forget
their visit from Johnny Appleseed!! (Grade 3)
I
liked the way
Johnny interacted with my students. The whole activity was valuable
because the students got a look at history in a way they found fun. My
children are still talking and laughing about Johnny. He really was
terrific with the kids!!! (Grade 5)
Johnny Appleseed
was excellent. He knew how to speak at the children's level. They
enjoyed his accent and clothing. (K)
We loved, loved,
loved your presentation yesterday. You held the audience spell bound and
from the many good answers I am sure much was gleaned from your program.
(K)
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We read a picture book about Johnny Appleseed. The book showed
pictures that looked remarkably like the actor. I think the kids were
very surprised. (Grade 4)
Johnny was just
perfect. I hope he'l1 return next year. (Grade 4)
The children in
both classes enjoyed their visit form Johnny Appleseed. The songs and
the biographical information was well received. They were excited about
the apple seeds, loved his outfit, especially the pot on his head.
Having read Aliki '5 version of the Johnny Appleseed story, seeing
Johnny really was a meaningful activity. (Grade 2)
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Thomas
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Thomas
Jefferson, in addition to being the third president of the United States, was also verb interested in plants for practical and aesthetic purposes. He will address the idea of plant diversity, the importance of data collection, and his interest in plant exploration. His efforts resulted in the introduction and sharing of new plants grown in his home, Monticello. (Grades
3 - 6`)
"No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the
earth, and no culture comparable to that of the garden...I am still
devoted to the garden. But though an old man, I am but a young
gardener." - - Thomas Jefferson
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