Calm content for kids post covid19
Welcome to a new screen initiative for children... in the wake of COVID19.
I introduce a screen project 'flower kiss kids' full of creativity, calmness and adventure.
‘The nearer a (man) child comes to a calm mind,
the closer he is to strength’.
- Marcus Aurelius
‘Flower kiss kids’ 250-word Synopsis
In the opening titles a group of seven children; 4 to 10 years, run up a hilly paddock together toward the large ‘kindness tree’. They chat and pat the tree as the title is generated into the sky by one child releasing a kiss on to a flower.
Close by in the fence is a door, a key is turned and gives access through to a place of discovery within the Auckland region. In the case of this the pilot episode, it is Kelly Tarlton’s aquarium. segment 1, they look, understand, and learn from watching the underwater sea life. The theme for the episode is set by this segment content, which is - ‘water is home to many creatures.’
The kids walk through a unique door that connects them to an art room full of colour and texture.
An opportunity to express themselves is given in segment 2. Two young adult tutors show them how to create their own rock pool.
The children approach another unique door in the art room that leads into a storytelling space.
In segment 3, the children gather around the storyteller who waits in a big old comfortable armchair. The storyteller begins his tale of ‘jack’s rock pool’. The narration, scenes and characters are brought to life by marionette puppets.
The children exit the final door through into the paddock and are back by the kindness tree.
The 20minute program concludes with waves goodbye and the kids leaving the scene for home. Program credits follow.
