Guy F. Miller wrote:
>
> At 12:16 PM 3/30/98 -0600, you wrote:
> >From:          kferner <[log in to unmask]>
> >To:            [log in to unmask]
> >
> >Hi, I am working on doing a presentation on beekeeping for kids in
> >school and libraries.  I am looking for honey sample packs to be able to
> >pass out to the kids to taste honey, or something along that line, and
> >also for anything else I could use to show these kids about beekeeping.
> >My husband is a beekeeper and I am his "helper" so I already have a suit
> >and tools and I will use a hive box and a super with frames to "try" to
> >explain the process, keeping it as simple as possible.  Anyone know of
> >any other educational tools I might use to help create this program??  I
> >remember seeing some advertised in one of our beekeeping journals, but
> >can't find it.
> >
> >THanks for any help.
> >Karen
> >
> Karen, I do about ten of these a year in and around Charlottesville,
> Virginia.  I take a squeeze bottle of honey with me, and it is the last
> event of a 20-25 minute pitch on honey bees.  I first ask if anyone isn't
> supposed to eat candy or sweets, then tell them that they should get in line
> and stick out their cleanest finger (that's a laugh watching them deciding
> which is best,)  lick the honey off IMMEDIATELY, and then go to the sink to
> wash it off.  I put a drop or two on each finger, being careful not to touch
> anyone's finger.  I hold their hand and fingers so they don't lift up and
> touch the spout.
>
> Early on in the session, I show them a frame of foundation, one that is
> drawn out, and the third full of honey, and explain what has happened and how.
>
> Typically I go to K and 1st grade classes, with an occasional event at a
> nursing home or the Senior Center.  My last time at a nursing home, one lady
> kept asking, "Are you done yet?"  Doesn't do much for morale!  I don't
> recommend nursing homes.
>
> Guy F. Miller   "Start every day with a smile, and get it over with."
> Charlottesville. VA                             W.C. Fields
Hello Karen,
        If you send me your address, I will send a bee coloring book for you to
have. As long as you do not sell the book, we will allow you to make
copies of the pages to hand out to school children. We have some other
promotional material I will include for you to review. Some of it may be
relevant for older school children. Regards, Terry
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