Tales of the H.E.A.R.T
and
Mother Goose
Character Education Programs
Marilyn Scanlon Educational Performer
Marilyn Scanlon has been presenting quality educational programs as Mother Goose for over 17 years. Tales of the H.E.A.R.T. is a new program that uses her talents as an educator and performer to tackle the problem of bullying.
Call her at 856.256.0223
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- Received her B.S. from West Virginia Wesleyan College with a major in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation and a minor in English Literature
- Graduate Assistant at Temple University, 30 graduate credits. Part-time instructor at Temple University as a teacher in physical education and dance
- New Jersey Teaching certificate K-12 Health, Physical Education and Recreation
- Nine years teaching experience in the public schools
- Fifteen years assistant director and counselor at Bournelyf Special Camp–a summer camp for mentally disabled children
- Theater background in performing, choreography, and directing
– “Head Clown” and director of the Joy Clown Troupe – an ecumenical Christian clown troupe that performs throughout the Philadelphia and South Jersey area for the past 11 years - Mother of two children-one special child disabled with autism and one graduate student at the New School for Drama (Actor’s Studio) (Miss New Jersey 2004-2005)
Tales of the H.E.A.R.T
An interactive, magical anti-bullying show that uses stories from children’s literature and “characters with character” to encourage children to have “H.E.A.R.T.”— Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and to Take a stand for what is right.
Programming for Grades 1-6
This program is designed for elementary school children (the show was created with 2nd grade students as the “target age” although it is appealing to grades 1 thru 6). There is a workbook provided for teachers with activities and lessons plans on the books and principles used in Tales of the H.E. A. R. T. These activities can be used in the classroom throughout the year.
Lessons of Character
Tales of the H.E.A.R.T. brings two Fairy Godmothers and a special dragon to your school to grant a wish that has been made—-”no bullies in school”. Deciding to get to the the “heart” of the matter they will not only define and bring attention to bullying, but tell tales that teach lessons of character. These tales encourage kids to become children with H.E.A.R.T. This program uses magic, audience participation, puppets, music, and laughter to capture the attention of students so that the “message sticks”. The program has a theatrical background screen and elements of “live theatre” and therefore also provides a good introduction to the performing arts.
Delightful!
Magic of Mother Goose
Programming for Pre-K to Grade 1
Including a visit from Mother Goose can add a little “magic” into your curriculum. Using puppets, props, magic and student participation, Mother Goose will delight your children with her rhymes and tales. Mother Goose’s program not only brings nursery rhymes to your children, but she encourages listening skills, stresses kindness and gives small children an introduction to “live theater”.
The MAGIC of nursery rhymes is their simple ability to please a child who hears and recites them- and to please a child is really reason enough to read Mother Goose rhymes.
Mother Goose may have started in the nursery, but there is no question that today her works are considered an important aspect of literature. From a literary standpoint these rhymes have proved of real value in creating a taste for the truly musical in poetry and song. They train the ear and stir the imagination of the child. But even more than literary importance–from century to century–from generation to generation– Mother Goose has been a part of our lives. Today’s teachers are keeping nursery rhymes a magical part of childhood and are helping pass down this literary heritage.
What Educators are Saying…
FAQs
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The cost is $650 for one or two assembly programs. (note the cost of having one assembly is the same as having two assemblies in an attempt to make a bigger impact on children by having a more intimate experience at no extra cost) It is possible to do one show in the morning and one in the afternoon.
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A visit from Mother Goose and her magical goose Gertie can help make your study of nursery rhymes memorable. One to four performances can be given during a school day to allow for smaller audiences, more student participation and a more intimate “visit”. The performance fees are: $250 for one hour program, $400 for 2 programs, $500 for 3 programs and $600 for 4 programs (on the same day).
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There is a $25 traveling fee for trips over 60 miles round trip, $50 for trips over 100 miles round trip.
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Tales of the H.E.A.R.T is a 55 minute program. Mother Goose is an hour performance.
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Mother Goose continues to make free or discounted performances available in special situations. Don’t hesitate to ask — for children are the most important part of her job.
Contact
Call Marilyn at 856.256.0223
or Email for more information!