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Straight from the Students...
Which session/presenter did you like most? Why?
- 'How To Write Minnesotan' - It was fun learning Minnesotan slang! Clearview Elementary #742 student
- Storytelling - 'cause you actually feel like your in a play and I love doing plays! Bendix ElementarySchool, Annandale student
- Drawing the animals...I didn't know that i could do it.
- Drawing the cartoons with Gary - a lot of fun and cool new ideas :). Buffalo School District student
What was the best part of your day?
- Observing a bud during Nature Journaling
- When I got to draw Minnesota animals. Clearview Elementary #742 student
- Listening to Bob tell stories about Paul Bunyan. He is so funny... Big Lake School Student
- I didn't have a best part. I liked every part of it. Annandale School student
How did the day go for you?
- Pretty Awesome. St. Micheal-Albertville student
- I loved it! It was fun. Little Mountain Elementary student
- Very well. I learned LOTS of things. St. John's/St. Andrew's Catholic School student
- Inspiring. Big Lake Elementary School student
From the Presenters...
What was the best part of your day?
- "Loved the creative imaginations."
- "Seeing the excitement about drawing."
- "The kids of course - talented and imaginative."
- "Super day! Fun! I love telling stories and creative dramatics."
Was this a positive experience sharing with the students?
- "Nice to meet so many talented kids."
- "The kids were all enthusiastic and eager to share."
- "The kids were great, they learned a LOT from every presenter."
- "Some of their stories were very touching."