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If
you want your students
breaking
down the doors to get into the library; if you want your students to
stay
fired up about books and reading for weeks after the shows' end; and if
you
want maximum return on the investment of your hard-earned activity
fund,
then book a Julian Franklin Production!!!"
--Diane Shamloo; Bammel
Elem; Spring ISD
The Wild West
Reading Show
 The Wild West Reading
Show is guaranteed to have your kids
roaring with laughter
at the antics of Roosevelt Rat and David Hopperfield. The adventure
begins
when David Hopperfield, (a "magic" bunny rabbit) is accidentally
transported
back in time to 1845 (the year Texas became a state). Only by unlocking
the
secrets of the library will the audience be able to save the bunny.
The
children will laugh at the antics of
Roosevelt
Rat (a puppet), and will be amazed as David Hopperfield the Magic Bunny
“disappears”
from the “time machine” and suddenly appears in an
old
photograph. They will remember getting to help draw the faces of
historical figures in Texas history
like Sam Houston and the notorious pirate Jean Lafitte. They will
REALLY
remember when their drawings come to life and begin talking to them
with
voices from the past.
They
will learn how to “talk”
to people from
the past through biographies, how to learn about places all over the
world
through geography books, and how to travel through time using
historical
novels and science fiction. And because they are INVOLVED in the magic
and
stories, the lessons will be retained.
The
Wild West Reading Program is
“Wanted” by
a lot of librarians. To ensure you don’t get left out, you
need
to book early.
This show is particularly popular in the spring time during rodeo
season.
"Your
shows are laugh out loud fun! You skillfully blend magic, puppets, and
academics for an unforgettable show."
--Veronica Grooms;
Director, Madisonville Co. Library
 Psst!
Want a great way to hook kids into reading? If so, I’ve got a
mission for
you....
Imagine being able to get your entire student body excited about all
the
things they can learn in the library. Well, there are agents available
that
do just that. You might have seen them in the past disguised as a
cowboy
and telling kids about pirates’ treasure. But we have
information
now that
exposes these agents true identities. And the show is called "TOP
SECRET".
This program takes a subject that kids find irresistible, in this case
secret
agents and spy gadgets, combines it with magic, puppets, and a cute
bunny
rabbit, and suddenly the kids are captivated.
When the presenter has their attention the subtle teaching begins about
what
is possible through reading books. At the end of the show the kids are
all
presented with their very own “Secret Agent I.D.
Card”
which has a list of
their “Training Objectives”. These objectives are a
list of
the subjects
discussed in this program along with their Dewey Decimal numbers so the
kids
can find the books in the library. How many of your students currently
carry
around a list of Dewey Decimal numbers in their wallets? Kids who watch
our
programs do and they refer to them often as they try to read at least
one
book from each subject area.
"You
are
an educator in an entertainer's disguise!"
--Denise
Milton; Jasper Public Library
Color Your World:
A Magical
Exploration
of Diversity
 Color Your World takes the serious
topic of diversity and presents it in
a fun and magical way. Your students will learn conflict resolution,
dealing
with bullying, and accepting differences. They'll learn about sign
language,
Braille, and what it might be like to have different abilities and
disabilities.
The color of our skin, eyes, hair, and clothes make each of us unique.
Our
religions, beliefs, customs, and diets may be different. We may
celebrate
different holidays and even speak different languages. But, through
understanding
and tolerance, we can all live together even if we don't always agree.
This touching and heart-felt program is a GREAT way to kick off the
school
year by reminding students how to treat each other with respect. For
this
reason it is very popular in August and September (but great anytime
your
kids need to be reminded about these critical issues). If you are
interested
in beginning the year with a program that sets the stage of
expectations,
you may want to reserve your risk-free, no-obligation, cancel-anytime
reservation
at least 6 months in advance.
Like all of ours programs, Color Your World has a heavy emphasis on
reading
and encourages children to further explore their diverse interests
through
the many opportunities available in the library. As with any program,
booking
schools will receive posters to help promote the show, master hand outs
for
the children, and free consultations on lesson plan development
incorporating
the concepts covered in the program.
"I
think your
shows fill a niche that needed filling. The messages you present are
vital, but you don't just talk about it, you demonstrate it while the
entire audience - students and adults - have a ball. Keep up the good
work, you will be hearing from us again."
--Denise Bowman;
Bayshore Elementary
A
Humorous and Engaging Tour of
The
Scientific Process
 Our professional
presenter and wacky friends will be
taking your kids on
a wild (and imaginary) tour of their backyards, neighborhoods, and
community
parks. Through magic, puppetry and storytelling, this madcap group of
furry
and feathered friends will teach your young readers about how to use
the
Scientific Process, coupled with the resources in the Media Center to
answer
questions about their own environment.
Along the way everyone will learn interesting facts about the plants
and
animals that live among us everyday. From North America’s
only
marsupial,
the possum, to color changing lizards, inventive birds, and animals and
rocks
that change forms.
In addition, the students learn about the importance of recycling and
how
they can begin simple steps to take ownership of their environment. Get
ready
for another fun, educational, hilariously entertaining program that
will
have your kids racing for books and talking about the show months after
it’s
over.
This program is VERY popular in April to celebrate Earth Day and to
help
motivate the students for TAKS.
"Go
Wild makes
learning fun. The students recall vocabulary words from the
presentation for weeks following."
--Sue Ensley; Morris
Elementary; Lake Worth ISD
Book Bash is another interactive educational reading assembly program
that
is part story time, part puppet show, part magic show and 100% fun!
There
is no better way to CELEBRATE READING than with this engaging
presentation.
Do kids really laugh as they learn about plot, setting, and character?
Can
5th graders get just as involved in the program as PK? They can and
they
do when the program is Book Bash! Anything is possible with books. From
time
travel with fiction, science fiction, and historical fiction, to
meeting
famous people through biographies, and learning to do "impossible"
things
through non-fiction books.
Reward your young readers with something that is as fun as it is
meaningful.
You don't have to choose one or the other. Get the best of BOTH worlds
with
Book Bash!
"Wonderful.
Worth every dollar."
--Christine
Neal; Jack Fields Elem. PTA
This holiday season treat the kids to a program
that’s
trainloads
of fun,
filled with puppets, magic, storytelling, music, and audience
participation.
This imaginary train ride magically takes kids around the world to
learn
about winter holidays like: Diwali, Kwanzaa, Solstice, Lunar New Year,
Ramadan,
Hanukkah and of course, Christmas.
Yes, the program is educationally significant (Our staff can't help
themselves,
after almost a hundred years of combined classroom teaching experience,
they
are obsessed with creating the most educational programs available
without
compromising entertainment value), and yes, the program strongly
encourages
children to read. But don’t think for a minute that the show
is
anything
less than sheer delight for everyone, including teachers and staff.
When
you hear the sleigh bell ring at the end of the show, you
won’t
be the only
one to wipe a tear from your eye.
This is a show children will remember for the rest of their lives.
"Our
teachers all have
requested to have you back, and it seems it will be a yearly visit. I
have never heard such words of approval about a school program from
students, teachers, and administrators. If I want to keep my job, I'd
better have you come back next year!"
--Stefanni Lynch;
Smith Elementary in Magnolia
"This
is an opportunity you do not want to miss."
--Cynthia
Vohs; Pugh Elementary in Houston
Work
Smarter:
The
Simple Machines
Workshop
This hands-on workshop allows learners to handle wheels, pulleys,
levers,
wedges, incline planes and screws in a way that makes abstract concepts
"concrete"
(yes, the pun was intended!).
Our Professional Presenter comes in dressed as a construction worker,
but
the children from the audience are the ones who do the work.
Your tactile learners will come to life as they help figure out how to
lift
a 50 pound bucket of rocks with a 5 pound weight, and why a wedge is
such
a handy tool. Using levers your youngest students will be able to
easily
accomplish feats that NO human being can accomplish bare handed. This
is
a presentation that will be remembered and talked about for a VERY long
time.
Teachers will have no problem tieing lessons into the subjects taught.
And
because the program also promotes reading and media center resources,
it
is a program that everyone appreciates!
Throughout the program, the kids learn how simple machines help us
“Work
Smarter, Not Harder.”
"Work
Smarter
is an excellent hand-on experience for students. This is a great way to
let children grasp the content using a variety of learning styles. It
is a great culminating activity for this unit or could be a super way
to introduce simple machines to your students."
--Traci Cummings,
Lead Teacher, Mimosa Elementary,
Roswell, GA
Check out this line-up! We have a team of all-stars this year who want
to
share their favorite books with your young readers. Along the way
everyone
will be learning a few things about number sets, calculating perimeter,
and
how math concepts surround us everyday in everything we do. But don't
let
the subject matter fool you. This is the one time that (4+1) X 45 = 1.
Four
crazy puppets, plus one human over forty-five minutes equals one
rip-roaring
good time!
If your readers love sports or if you want to reward with a
sports-based
theme, then you have got to take advantage of "Learning: The Sport of
Champions".
Characters include: our team captain Petey the Possom, The tortoise
(from
The Tortoise and the Hare), Jack Rabbit (the puppet version), and of
course
Roosevelt Rat who always steals the show. Come meet all these players
and
their new team mates as they prepare for an all-star season!
"The
program creates
excitement about learning and some students really need that increased
excitement, especially in math. The program was amazing and
informative. The students stayed right with you and even the slower
students were in engaged in the program."
--Karen Krueger;
Hamilton ISD.
Get Ready for another great adventure.
There are puppets, magic, music, story telling, lots of books,
and...Well,
heck, if you don't know what we do by now, you need to stop reading and
get
on the phone and call any of the hundreds of schools, libraries, and
Parent/Teacher
organizations who have hired us and ask them what we do. Then ask
yourself
why you haven't brought in one of our professional presenters to your
group
of young learners.
This program covers the the Writing Process and how to use library and
media
center resources to improve student writing. Good readers make good
writers
and the single most important thing we can do to help our students
improve
their writing (including the writing portion of the TAKS text) is to
give
them the tools they need: an understanding of the components of a good
piece
of written work AND examples of great writing. This program provides
BOTH!
"You
were a hit with the
students and impressed my principal. She specifically requested that I
let the other librarians in the district know about you which I was
planning on doing anyway. Many teachers sought me out to thank me for
bringing you and your program to our school."
--Ms. Black; Long
Elem.
This is a program developed specifically for 5-12 grade students. It
takes
the abstract concepts of statistics, determining probability, and
multiplying
fractions and presents them in a way that is compelling, exciting,
memorable
and FUN!
What are the odds of reaching into a shuffled deck of cards, grabbing
four
of them and having them be the four aces? First we calculate the
statistical
probability of such a feat and then one of YOUR STUDENTS comes up to
attempt
the feat!
How many combinations exist for a shuffled deck of cards? Would you
believe
that there are more combinations for a shuffled deck of cards than
there
are atoms in our entire galaxy? I'll prove it and then I'll do a trick
that
has even slimmer odds of success.
Statistics has never been this fun!
"If
you have never
had a Julian Franklin Production at your school you have been missing
out on a great opportunity to both entertain and educate your students.
He is the best we have ever had at our school."
--Marsha Swain;
Stuchbery Elementary; Pasadena ISD
"The
program is highly
entertaining and educational and sneaks in a Science lesson while
making the kids laugh out loud. It appeals to the younger kids AND the
pre-teens in the audience are still talking about how 'cool' it was."
--Shelly Lynn
Pearson; Evelyn Meador Branch Library;
Seabrook, TX
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