A Side x Side creative movement and improvisation program for preschoolers recently wrapped up at Talbot Elementary School (formerly Riverton) led by teaching artists Meg Christie and Lisa Hicks. In collaboration with classroom teachers Christine Wirth and Jen Seed, the program brought stories to life in Talbot’s outdoor classroom. Using the books “Crybaby” by Karen Beaumont and “The Hello Goodbye Window” by Norton Justin and Chris Raschka as anchor texts in addition to other books, students participated in creative movement and improvisation exercises that explored the themes of family, emotions, nature, and ourselves. The program culminated in a final student performance captured on video.