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1. PEACE TALES AROUND THE WORLD |
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PreK-6th
(max 250 children)
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A
fun-filled, multicultural journey to Africa,
the Middle
East, India, China, Mexico and Native
America...as stories, dances and traditions come alive. |
Check out another video for: Peace Tales Around The World
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TESTIMONIAL:
"Very
organized and stress free! Thanks so much! Our
students have a limited art program, no music or
drama, etc. This was a great way to expose them
to the arts!"
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Mary Ellen O'Toule (Goudy Elementary) |
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2. HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD |
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PreK-6th
(max 250 children)
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A "hands-on" holiday
celebration of Channukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and the Chinese New Year.
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TESTIMONIAL:
"Not only did they learn about other cultures, but they gained the experience of being on stage and
building confidence...it was a great multicultural program for our diverse community during the holidays!"
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Ms Linda Sawyer, (Skokie Public Library) |
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GLOBAL WARMING! WHAT'S A KID TO DO? |
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PreK-8th
(max 250 children)
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Come travel to the Arctic, Antarctica, Australia, the Amazon, and back to Chicago...as Kidworks actors portray TV newscasters inspiring kids to recycle and make a difference on this planet. |
Sound byte from
WBBM News Radio in Chicago.
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TESTIMONIAL:
"I was impressed with the engaging, professionally done, kid friendly performance that the children experienced today from Kidworks "Global Warming! What's a Kid to Do? "
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Ginny Gregersen, (Science & Arts Academy) |
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4. AFRICAN - AMERICAN HISTORY...LIVE! |
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PreK-8th
(max 250 children)
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Escape slavery with Harriet Tubman, free the slaves with Abe Lincoln,
sit on the bus with Rosa Parks and march with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Kidworks actors narrate as the children in the audience role play history with costumes.
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TESTIMONIAL:
"This is what this school needs, more of this outstanding history and
acting lesson...and the students loved it!"
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Mr. Jewell, (St. Jerome's School, Chicago) |
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5. ART THROUGH THE AGES |
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PreK-8th
(max 250 children)
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Follow Bobby, a modern day texter, who travels back in time via an i-phone
& GPS tracking system
and meets
Michelangelo, Shakespeare, the Impressionists, Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo
& more...discovering the importance of art in everyday life.
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TESTIMONIAL:
"We loved your program. Thank you, thank you for being both creative
& professional. Wonderful concept this year.
Being part of the show is always inspiring...I loved this!"
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Janet Thompson, (West Belmont Branch Library) |
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6. THE PHARAOH, SPHINX
&
CURSE OF THE MUMMY |
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PreK-8th
(max 250 children)
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A
hands-on journey through Ancient Egypt...come build a pyramid, role
play a mummification process, dress like Cleopatra and bow to King
Tut. |
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TESTIMONIAL:
"Each time
Kidworks performs at Sherman Park Library the
educational benefits are excellent. We love
them! The performances were excellent, enjoyed
by all old and young."
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Joyce Wiggins, (Sherman Park Library)
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