Before the Big Day (Have your Students Watch These Videos)
Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade teachers
Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade teachers
Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade teachers
Please click the above image and share this 18-minute introductory video with your students! This doesn't spoil anything--it sets a foundation for the day of the program. This is probably the biggest predictor in how the day will go. When the kids watch it, they are so excited to come meet Nile and our team, so they are already invested in the experience. Spoiler, we talk about whale poop in the past couple minutes, so watch all the way through!
3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th grade teachers
Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade teachers
Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade teachers
Please click the above image and share this 25-minute introductory video with your students! This doesn't spoil anything--it sets a foundation for the day of the program. This is probably the biggest predictor in how the day will go. When the kids watch it, they are so excited to come meet Nile and our team, so they are already invested in the experience. Spoiler, kids love the poop talk at the end!
Tips for having a GREAT experience
Hi Teachers,
We are looking forward to visiting with you and your students in the next week or so. Please read the following!
Tips for having a GREAT experience!
1. Have your students watch the pre-visit video listed above. It really does make a huge difference (and it doesn't spoil anything!) It sets the stage! We would love your feedback!
2. Plan on going in the whale. Please plan on coming in the whale with your students. Our experience is that your students have an easier time following our rules, as well as general school rules, in your presence. Your students will get so much more out of the experience when you join them. With that in mind, you will be sitting on the ground, so dress appropriately.
3. Please be on time for your time slot! The first 20 minutes of your time is spent going in the whale. It takes a few minutes for us to set up the experience and go over the rules for being in the whale, so please plan accordingly. (If you are 10 minutes late, we won't have time to take the kids in the whale.)
4. How can we help make this the best experience for your students! If you would like to touch base with us ahead of time to plan anything, we would love that! Feel free to email us at team@thewhalemobile.com! If you would like to schedule a time to chat with us before the visit, feel free to schedule a 15-minute chat. Even after the experience, feel free to email us kids' questions and we will be happy to send a video back with answers!
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