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Little House on the Prairie: The Musical
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Fri, 16 October 2009 13:25
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Little House on the Prairie: The Musical is coming to a theater near you! The musical, which stars Melissa Gilbert -- who portrayed young Laura in the TV series that starred Michael Landon -- as "Ma," is touring the United States through 2010. Check the Little House on the Prairie: The Musical Web site at http://littlehousethemusical.com/ to learn when it is coming to your state. In addition, the producers of the show have created a great resource for classroom and home use. Be sure to check out the...
Little House on the Prairie: The Musical Educational Guide
http://www.educationworld.com/a_special/little_house
The materials in this Guide are broken into two sections: an Educator’s Section and a FOR KIDS section.
The Educator’s Section provides teachers or parents with all the tools necessary to turn an afternoon at the theatre into an interactive, educational experience. It is rich in materials that follow the National Standards for Education. Materials include
-- a biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder,
-- a synopsis of the musical,
-- historical background on homesteading,
-- brief portraits of the characters in the play, and
-- pre- and post-performance activities across the curriculum.
The FOR KIDS Section can be copied separately for children. The pages contain additional information written especially for young people. There are activities designed to encourage the use of their imaginations, to reinforce the themes of the show, and to introduce them to exciting new vocabulary words. The section also poses questions that illustrate how a young person staying true to their hopes, dreams, and values is as relevant and vital today as it was more than 100 years ago.
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