| Program Description: |
Folktale comes alive with all kids participating actively. Despite its plain title, this is a charming, kids-in-costume, cause-and-effect folktale that teaches kids to predict action and plays like a ... Read more
Folktale comes alive with all kids participating actively. Despite its plain title, this is a charming, kids-in-costume, cause-and-effect folktale that teaches kids to predict action and plays like a Rube Goldberg device in drama. Program works across all grade levels and is adjusted as in learning standards. Want to have fun, fun, while serving standards? Here is a mix of storytelling, theater, & visual art offering every child a chance to take part. I model telling the tale, using simple illustrations on story cards (or on your board). Children catch on and join in the telling. We play w/characters' voice & movements, review the sequence of scenes, then block it out. This has been perfect for all these ages. The story features the problem of a man who can't move his stuff because his horse is too skinny. The horse is too skinny because the grass won't grow, and that's because the rain won't fall, clouds won't move, rain won't blow--because children won't sing! They sing and all the problems are solved. Classic folktale motif. This has been tested in dozens of classrooms and varied ages, as well as on summer stages with audience volunteers of all ages. Kids really connect with this, and love learning by playing--their natural, instinctual way of learning. Fantastic literacy and great for social-emotional work and cooperation, listening, following directions.
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| Cost Per Student: |
$10 |
| Available to Grade(s): |
K, 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Program Can Serve: |
Theater |
| Art Form: |
Theater |
| Curriculum Focus: |
English Language Arts |
| Program Type: |
Grade Level Program |
| Integration Continuum Level: |
Alignment |
| # of Visits: |
1 |
| Length of Visit: |
45 min |
| Location: |
In-School |
| Program Format: |
In-School Workshop |
| Availability: |
Available all year. |
| Total Number of Classrooms can Serve: |
100 |
| Program Requires Prior Meeting: |
no |
| Meeting Method: |
Email, Phone |
| Materials Arts Provider Provides: |
Story cards with drawings of characters, costumes/cloth or paper headdresses. |
| Materials School Provides: |
NA |
| Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program: |
Any classroom will work. We usually stage it around the perimeter. They understand sequencing, cause and effect, through this fun cumulative or chain folktale. |
| Program Learning Objective: |
I can follow directions to play a role in the story with my peers. I can retell familiar stories in an audible voice. I can stand and move in coordination with others. I can learn sequencing. I can ... Read more
I can follow directions to play a role in the story with my peers. I can retell familiar stories in an audible voice. I can stand and move in coordination with others. I can learn sequencing. I can use costumes. I can laugh while learning. I can acknowledge differences in point of view. I can use character voices.
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| Additional Notes: |
It's not necessary, but it is helpful if there is some sort of board or easel on which to write/draw (by performer). |
| Parent Engagement Opportunities: |
I look for ways to invite EVERYONE to play. Helpers may help don costumes or offer ideas for movement/voice/encouragement. |
