My application is over and it went very well! I finally finished the video using Windows Moviemaker. It was much more user friendly and the software was working properly, unlike the online tool I was planning on using at first. I was able to include all the pictures I took over the summer and show them what I did. I had pictures of the facility, one of the vets, x-rays, some equipment I used, etc. The program enabled me to have a title page, captions on all the pages to say what was in the picture, and then have neat transitions between all the pictures.
So, after setting up a specific time with Mr. Evans and then checked with Mrs. Estes, who contacted Mr. Graves, Mr. Dawson, etc. about the logistics of bringing in the miniature pony. They were all okay with the idea and we decided the area right in front of the lower school would be a perfect spot. So, the owner of the pony (who is a family friend) and my mother brought the pony in on presentation day. I headed over to the lower school to find them eager for the presentation. I set up, showed them the video, occasionally stopping on slides to give them a better look and describe the picture a little bit. By the end, everyone in the class had an intriguing question to ask me. They ranged from what were some of the things I got to actually do to if I have any other animals and what are their names? So… some likely got more out of it than others, but I think they all enjoyed it. Then, I announced that I had a “special guest” outside and this got them really excited!
They all lined up, and we headed outside to greet “Doodle Bug.” We went out on the lawn, and I introduced the pony. They all got in a line and walked by one by one to pet her. They all loved this part of the presentation obviously, some more than others. Some thought she was stinky, others thought it was really cool, which is to be expected. Overall, I think the kids got to learn something completely new and different that they normally wouldn’t have. Plus, they got to pet a pony!
