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Stories by Gail...
GAIL has published original stories on the Weekly Reader website. (www.weeklyreader.com) in the PARENTS section. See her stories for Dec. 2002, Jan. March, April, May, June, 2003, about a cat named Cristeve and her animal friends as they experience lessons in Sharing, Persevering to Complete a Goal, Finding Joy in the Simple Things, Friendship, and Getting Along with Others. These stories are for 2 to 10 year olds and their parents.
Presentations
Many of these presentations and classes are perfect for community centers, schools,
libraries, and bookstores.
Call (704) 965-8471 to discuss options.
Calendar
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Just For Fun
Children enjoy our monthly coloring page featuring the adventurous puppet, Roxanne. Download our
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Program Descriptions
Storytelling with Puppets!
Original Stories, or stories selected from children's literature are brought to life with puppets, music and stage settings.
Each show is 45 minutes.
- Starting at $225, depending on number of students and venue
- discounts for multiple shows
Puppet Making Workshops
A story is told, then the children are taught to make the puppet; they are encouraged to tell the story themselves, or make up one of their own. All materials are included, and puppets are easy-to-make designs appropriate for 2 - 5 year olds, and 6 - 10 year olds. Many puppet designs are available.
- 60-minute workshop starting at $175.00 depending on numbers and details.
- includes materials for up to 20 children
- $5.00 for each additional child
- discounts available for multiple classes.
Birthday Parties
For ages 2 and older. Entertainment, music, and puppet-making workshops are available. 30 minutes for stories, 30 minutes for workshop. Stage and all materials with vinyl sheets for table/floor covering for workshop are brought to your location.
- Starting at $185 depending on numbers ($4.00 each child over #20)
- $15.00 travel fee
- Call (704) 965-8471 for booking info and contract terms
Toddler Program for Schools
For ages 12 months to 3 years. Toddlers participate in 30 minutes of music, stories with puppets, and movement centered around a theme. Mini-stage at child's height. Topics: Little Ducks; All Kinds of Shoes; Sun, Moon, & Stars; Fun with Bears; A Busy Day; Mommy, Daddy & Me; Zoo Animals; Farm Animals; Cars, Busses, Boats & Trains; or A Day at the Beach. Special topics can be created.
- Birthday Parties in this format are available.
- $175 for up to 30 children
- discounts available for multiple bookings
Combo Show Plus Workshop for Schools
Perfect for schools, a combo program can be presented for up to 80 children with a workshop for twenty children immediately following the show.
- $250 (starting rate) for show
- $50 workshop for up to 20 children (discounted rate for combo)
- $4.00 for each additional child
Residencies
A series of classes can be offered over a period of time or in a concentrated time frame. Children use facts or research about a curriculum topic or special theme to create a dramatic story. They learn different forms of puppetry and how to put their ideas into a performance experience. Sample Science theme: Recycling of Materials to Help our Earth. Children could use recycled materials to make puppets to tell the story that they write. Example: Elements of Fairy Tales: 5th grade curriculum: students study the genre of fairy tales to write and perform a story as a puppet show. Class content can be modified to fit a project for a specific class, an after-school club or as a summer school offering. Excellent for Home School curriculum.
- Minimum 8 hours of class time, depending on specific project needs (ideal for full program: 16 hrs)
- Collaboration with classroom teacher essential, arts and music teachers beneficial.
- Fees vary depending upon your specific program
- Call (704) 965-8471 or email me to discuss details.
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