 Puppets on the Go is a crate based outreach program designed by Wendy Passmore-Godfrey, Artistic Director, which builds on her 25 years of experience in teaching school workshops, artist residencies and professional development.
With multiple core and art curriculum links, our crate program allows flexible usage for teachers and cost effectiveness. It offers a professional and knowledgeable experience on a unique art form. The arts based activities appeal to diverse learning styles and motivate students to learn by simply having fun!
Our crates contain all the components, i.e.: puppets, scripts, stage, for students to perform a puppet show and the materials/supplies for students to create their own puppets. Clear instructions, samples and patterns make this a user friendly experience for teachers and provide suggestions for further curriculum exploration.
"There were endless ideas and so simple you could adapt to any part of the curriculum"
Grade 2/3 teacher
"You've done a great job at putting it together - so well organized. We had an amazing time!"
Grade 4 teacher
"My grade 7/8 students used "My Many Coloured Days" as a presentation for the Grade Ones. We had a fantastic time exploring the world of shadows"
Grade 7/8 teacher
The first crate in the Puppets on the Go series is called “Introducing Shadow Puppets” and is designed for grades k-2. When it arrives in the classroom, the traveling case opens to reveal an array of colours, shapes and materials, inviting children’s imaginations to explore the rich culture and long history of puppetry in a creative learning environment. Click here for more details
The second crate is called “Rod Puppets” (Grades 3 - 4). This program pairs the exploration of the rod puppet genre with the rich history of Alberta. The crate contains a set of costumed (authentic for the time period) rod puppets for the students to perform with; an original script based on a true story of Charles Hatfield, entitled “The Rainmaker”, as well as supplies for each student to make their own puppet and much more. Click here for more details
We will be developing more crates to add to the “Puppets on the Go” series on a number of different themes. Please check back for updates.
W.P. Puppet Theatre is excited to continue our educational mandate to schools with this unique and innovative program.
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