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zbass222
at Sat Oct 25 19:14:26 2008 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by zbass222 ]
Greg's advice is good, variety is key, keep things moving.
Remember to talk about the animals in hand... That sounds obvious I know, but with young children it is extremely important. Don't just talk about "snakes/lizards/turtles" talk about the specific animal in your hand... "He/She has" rather than "They have" etc. This can help keep kids attention focused on the true star of the show.. the animal. Because honestly if I thought people really wanted to hear me talk I'd be a politician 
Also, if it is a school group, talk to their teachers beforehand and find out if they have studied anything recently that you can tie into your presentation. If they did a rainforest unit earlier in the year bring a rainforest animal and tie it in, etc
But overall keep it simple, keep it moving, and keep the focus on the animals in hand. If you find the audience losing interest in the animal you have out put it away and move on to the next.
Good Luck and remember to have fun. Kids will feed off of your energy (well not literally because that would be creepy and weird but you know what I mean) so make it fun. And if something unexpected happens (like an Iguana splatters uric all over your feet) don't try to hide it, make it the center of attention, laugh about it. Kids will love you for that.
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lost in the jungle somewhere
Z
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- HELP! - Helena1, Sat Oct 25 09:44:11 2008
- RE: HELP! - choppergreg74, Sat Oct 25 16:48:16 2008
 RE: HELP! - zbass222, Sat Oct 25 19:14:26 2008
- RE: HELP! - PHFaust, Sat Oct 25 21:58:23 2008
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