*Fees: $300 + mileage beyond 25 miles;

Time: 30-45 minutes

Topics: Select from one of our programs or request a new topic.

*No group or organization is denied a presentation based on their ability to pay.

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This 35 minute presentation uses books and a "Tigger" character (in front of the stage), along with the creative art form of puppetry, to introduce to children that reading can be fun. Through songs and narratives, the puppets present the following literacy concepts to the children:

READING:

  • Is Fun
  • Can take us to FARAWAY PLACES
  • Allows us to use our imagination through FANTASY
  • Can introduce us to a FRIEND
  • Show us how we can make FOOLISH decisions or act FOOLISH

Throughout the entire puppet presentation, the puppets and "Tigger" are interacting with the         audience and engaging them to read. The audience becomes involved in reading and goes away from the presentation with a love for reading. The upbeat songs have the children singing, clapping and reading along.

It is age appropriate for preschool, day care centers and early elementary.

 

 

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This 35 minute educational program is suited for elementary through middle school age children. During the progression of the story, Sage, is persuaded by her peers to try a cigarette. She soon discovers that she is "addicted", which affects her ability to be the track athlete she wants to be.

Since the puppets portray a true story of a real character, the audience is engaged with the story. There are many visuals and theatrical aspects which bring the concept of anti-smoking alive to theaudience.

After presenting this creative and innovative approach to the audiences in the past, many parents come to us and share they wish have "heard" of this before they started to smoke.

Following the presentations, MANY handouts are given to the audience which are purchased through the American Lung Association.

 

 

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Meet our puppet, Spot, the fire dog, McGruff, the crime dog, and our fireman puppet. 

Using 60's Rock and Roll music, with new lyrics in a 40 minute presentation, "Safety Rock" presents the following safety rules to children:

  • Don't Go Out Alone
  • Don't Talk to Strangers
  • The Policemen and Firemen are our friends
  • 9-1-1
  • Stop-Drop-Roll
  • Don't Play With Fire
  • Don't Be Cruel (bullying)
  • A Safety Dance

This presentation has been seen at Kid Care and other Children Health/Safety Events, Day Care and Nursery Schools and Police Night Out. It is appropriate for preschool through fifth grade.

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The children are learning how to stop, drop and roll at a Children's Health Fair.

 

 

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Through the creative art of puppetry and a "character named Sue" (in front of the stage), the audience is introduce to the following positive "Character" qualities

 

  • TRUSTWORTHY
  • RESPECT
  • RESPONSIBILITY
  • FAIRNESS
  • CARING
  • CITIZENSHIP 

Using upbeat music and puppet interaction with Sue, the audience is engaged in learning what these "Character" qualities mean and how they make T-R-R-F-C-C communities, students, and families.It is a 45 minute presentation that is lively.

The children also learn 5 ways to say "HELLO" in the countries of India, China, Cree Native American, Latin America, and Nigeria, as well as, experience the cultural dress through the puppets cultural dressing, which brings forth the cultural differences and rich heritage in the audience.

This program leaves the audience singing and learning about these character qualities.

Appropriate for all ages.

 

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This 45 minute presentation is a cooperative program between the Kidz 4 Education and Insurances Companies in the Central Susquehanna Valley. using the creative form of puppetry and multimedia, the audience is engaged in learning about the visual, cognitive and manual driver distractions which could make them a statistic. There is some humor, but also a powerful punch, to alert those who will be driving, are riding with a teen driver, or a parent who is concerned that driving distractions could cause them and others serious injury and even death.

This innovative educational presentation will include an insurance agent, a policeman, and a parent of a teenager who was involved in a fatality, as well as, the puppets. It will leave a lasting, first hand impression on the audience.

Appropriate for Middle School through High School. Adults also.

This program will be ready for presentation Fall 2012.

 

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Written from many testimonies of survivors, family members, and medical professionals, this presentation gives the audience facts about breast cancer, early detection, and how they can eduacte others about the disease. Early detection, overcoming fears, the emotions involved and the question "What Do I Do Now?" are some of the concepta presented.

This innovative educational presentation will include a medical professional from our local Women's Breast Center, a breast cancer survivor and a family member of a breast cancer patient.

It is presented with much sensitivity and care for those in the audience. It is written to present facts and assist in overcoming many fears of this disease.

Apprppriate for Middle School through High School. Adults also.

This program will be ready for presentation Fall 2012

Possible Upcoming Programs

We have also been approached by educators to do programs on the followingsubjects:

  •  Bullying      
  • Test Taking Skills    

We are continually talking with educators, parents, community members and students for NEW innovative way to use the creative art form of puppetry to present an educational concept that will compliment what educators are taeching in the classroom.