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plays and activities for kindergarten

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Musical plays make teaching core curriculum subjects more effective . . .And Bad Wolf makes it easy, memorable and fun. 

We offer musical plays as a way to bring music, theater and art into all classrooms. Don’t worry... no musical or theatrical experience is required.

These easy musical activities can be done as complete plays, skits, read-aloud,or you can just sing the songs.  No matter how you teach it, it's guaranteed to enhance your curriculum!

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LANGUAGE ARTS

Aesop's Fables Deluxe

Aesops.jpg (22884 bytes)      Grades K-3  5 - 25 minutes

We've put together a handful of Aesop's fables into a format especially written for young
students.  The songs are simple and playful, encouraging students to delight in the sounds of
language (phonemic awareness) while they practice basic word-building skills.  This show is
uniquely designed so that teachers can choose to have their kids do the entire show or merely
perform any number of individual scenes/songs.

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Coyote Steals the Summer

coyote.jpg (19125 bytes)      Grades K-3   15 minutes

This Native American tale tells how Coyote brings summer to the worlds and earns his
famous gift of trickery as a reward.  Our fifteen minute musical version of this delightful story
from the Crow Nation is designed especially for kindergarten through third grade.

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Goldilocks and the Three Bears

goldilocks.jpg (21259 bytes)      Grades K-3   15 minutes

Specifically designed for kindergarten through third grade, this 15 minute version of the
misadventures of Goldilocks is a perfect way to introduce musical theater to younger kids.
The entire class sings the story, interrupted by several enthusiastic students who repeatedly
try to introduce characters from other favorite children's tales.

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HISTORY AND SOCIAL STUDIES

Friendly Neighborhood Helpers

Friendly.jpg (16155 bytes)      Grades K-3   20 minutes

Designed especially for younger students, Friendly Neighborhood Helpers introduces
students to the many helpful people in their community.  Kids learn through simple songs
about fire fighters, dentists, plumbers, cooks, postal workers, librarians and many more who
work every day to make their neighborhood a better place to live.

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SCIENCE

Earthworms Make America Great!

Grades K-3  15 minutes

We've combined eight great songs with a bit of fun, fact-filled storytelling
in this celebration of earthworms. In addition to details about the importance
of our wriggling friends (aeration, soil nutrients, composting), students will
meet The Little Earthworm That Could, an eight foot Australian worm, and
earthworms who love to dance. Designed especially for younger students,
Earthworms Make America Great! makes learning as easy as eating dirt!

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The Nutrition Show:
Hansel and Gretel Eat Right!

Hansel.jpg (19889 bytes)      Grades K-3   25 minutes

Sure, there's the nasty witch (several of them!) and a house made of candy, but in this version
of the classic tale Hansel and Gretel learn all about nutrition on their adventures through the
forest. The brother and sister discover the benefits of exercise and good hygiene as well.
This is a fun and funny show that reinforces the importance of eating well and taking care
of your body.

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HOLIDAYS

Bad Wolf's Holiday Songs for the Classroom
Brief Songs and Skits for 11 School Year Celebrations

HolidaySongs.jpg (21030 bytes)   Grades K-2 

Who wants to teach their young students about the special days that occur during the
school year? Based on many requests, the Bad Wolf guys have rushed to the rescue
with this special book/CD set. It's not one play, but songs and skits for 11 school
year celebrations, from Thanksgiving to Earth Day.

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