Can You Make a Scary Face by Jan Thomas

This is a fun video created by the students of the Eugene Gregory Memorial Youth Academy of the engaging book by Jan Thomas - Can You Make a Scary Face. Although these students have made mistakes in the past, through this program by The Literacy Alliance, they learned about the importance of children's literature and made an excellent choice to create this video for you! Participate along with them and the ladybug! Dance, stand up, and make a scary face!
The Eugene Gregory Memorial Youth Academy is a school for students who have been either suspended or expelled from a Seminole County school for an off-campus felony or have completed a Level Program of Juvenile Incarceration. These students, struggling with social and educational systems, are given the opportunity to provide an entertaining and educational program for elementary school students in their community. Through the puppets, they learn teamwork, leadership, and presentation skills while enhancing their appreciation and understanding of children's literature thus making the connection between reading and educational success. During this weekly program, the students are given the materials and guidance to write, act, film, edit, and produce a 30-minute book-based puppet movie.
We are excited to offer this program to these energetic teens who are improving their own lives by making a difference in our community.
Check out The Literacy Alliance at thelitalliance.org! Enjoy!