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 Back To TopRecycling An original tale about a boy and his grandfather working together as a team to clean up a park. Using funny voices, small props and a concluding energized dance performance, this story teaches the importance of recycling and family. Appropriate for children in kindergarten through sixth grade.
Back To TopConflict Resolution Tales that encourage positive ways to address confrontation by using words and non-violent actions. “Abi-Yo-Yo” is a South African lullaby turned into a folk-tale by the legendary folk singer Pete Seeger retold by Shawn Middleton. A boy and his magician father are ostracized from their village and end up saving the day through music, song, and magic. Appropriate for children in kindergarten through third grade. “We Can Work It Out,” an original play written by Shawn Middleton dealing with school children arguing over playground space. Through compromise, teamwork and an energetic dance routine, this play conveys tolerance and cooperation to allow students to get along with one another. Appropriate for two or three day residencies where children, teachers, and Shawn work together to produce a final performance.
Back To TopBullying Tales that have been adapted from their original form to teach children to seek out help when being bullied. “Jack and the Magic Beans,” has an alternate ending from this classic tale from England where Jack out smarts the giant. Appropriate for children in kindergarten through second grade. “The Boy and the Rattlesnake,” teaches audience members not to handle wild animals. This tale can be taken one step further when audience members are prompted to think of the rattlesnake as a bully Appropriate for children of all ages.
Back To TopDiversity Tales that convey diversity allow and embrace audiences to learn and develop tolerance towards other cultures, traditions, customs, and rituals. Along with learning about different societies, audience members can learn about the individual differences of the different characters within the story. “Where the Wild Things Are,” has been changed and updated to today’s society. An example would be dad being a stay at home dad while mom is out in the working world earning a living for the family. Appropriate for Preschool children through kindergarten. “The Rainbow People,” is an original tale that teaches children about racism and the beauty of diversity. Shawn’s daughter, Mia, inspired this tale. Appropriate for kindergarten and up. 
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