BALTIMORE — Students from Mother Mary Lange Catholic School and Winfield Elementary School got an early Halloween treat when the Grinch visited downtown Baltimore for a literacy-focused event at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center.

The furry, green character who was once "oh-so mean" brought Halloween fun with an educational twist, helping students explore character development through Grinch-themed crafts and activities.

"I think that it's a great opportunity. This is our first field trip of the year so they're so, so excited. I think it's a great way to push literacy into the classrooms," said Alicia Prempeh, a third-grade teacher at Mother Mary Lange Catholic School.

During the interactive session, the Grinch engaged students in discussions about storytelling and character anal

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