MAGIC POTS & RECYCLED BOTTLES

EDUCATIONAL THEMES

 

Recycling:	A Program about Possibilities!
	Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!

Literacy:		Reading, Writing, Creative thinking
		Script is inspired by books.

Arts:		Creative dramatics, Creative movement,
	Household objects and trash become sets & puppets.

Mathematics:		Multiplication

Character Counts:		Sharing, Friendship

Multicultural Tales
1.	THE GOAT IN THE CHILE PATCH, a Hispanic story
2.	THE MAGIC RECYCLING POT, inspired by European narratives
3.	TWO OF EVERYTHING, told in China, Japan & Korea

Teacher’s Guide & Puppet Construction Directions are Provided.

MAGIC POTS & RECYCLED BOTTLES

SAMPLE ACTIVITIES FROM TEACHER’S GUIDE

RECYCLABLES BECOME NEW PRODUCTS

1.		Sing to the tune of “Found a Peanut”.    Use it over, Use it over, Use it over, once again.   Use it over, Use it over, Use it over, once again.
2.		When the cleanup lady takes on the role of a puppeteer, she is not thinking about what things are, but what they might become. Scientists are constantly thinking of creative ways to remake recyclables into useful new products. Draw an arrow connecting the item collected for recycling to the examples of new products into which they can be made.
yard waste computer print out comic book glass apple juice jar plastic soda bottle soup can aluminum soda can              new cans, aluminum lawn furniture bathroom tissue, birthday cards sleeping bag stuffing, plastic “lumber" roller skates, toolbox, bridge cereal box, folder new bottles, fiberglass insulation compost to help flowers grow
3.		Review with your group what is acceptable for your local recycling program………

 

DEALING WITH BULLIES

1.		Who is the “Bully” in the story of THE GOAT IN THE CHILE PATCH? What happened to the mean old “Bully” Goat? (He jumps back into the recycling bin.) How should he be recycled? Draw a cartoon sequence of his transformation.
2.		Have Bullies threatened you or any one you know? How did you/they feel? Share with the group how they handled the situation. Would they have preferred a different outcome? Form groups and make up stories about dealing with bullies. Construct plastic bottle puppets similar to the one demonstrated. (Directions provided). Act out your tales for the class.

MAGIC POTS & RECYCLED BOTTLES

Technical Details

Who?		PreK to grade 6 and Family audiences.

Where?		Schools, libraries, camps, museums, theaters, festivals
	and community events throughout the Mid-Atlantic
	States. Tours on the East Coast are planned.

When?		Anytime! We tour year round

Audience Size		up to 250 people

Program Length		Full-length performances are 45 to 55
	minutes long. Shorter 25-35 minute shows
	are available for festivals and very
	young audiences.

Staging Options
•Preferred: Raised stage 14 feet wide X 12 feet deep with
center stairs to access the audience.
•Floor level space approximately 14 feet wide X 12 feet deep.
Seat children on the floor to insure them an unobstructed
view.
•Outdoor performance space 14 feet wide X 12 feet deep with
adequate coverage to protect performer and equipment from
inclement weather conditions (tarps, tent, canopy, etc.).

Sound		Performer provides own sound system with wireless
	microphone.
	Exceptions: Outdoor or very large venues.

Electrical		2 outlets on stage.

Lighting		Basic lighting. General wash with a concentration of
	light on center and front of stage. House lights
	are kept on low because performer travels into
	the audience.

Setup/Strike		Set Up: 45 minutes, Pack Up: 30 minutes

Loading/Parking		Please arrange for our van to unload/load
	as close as possible to the venue entrance.
	Provide free parking close to loading area.

MAGIC POTS & RECYCLED BOTTLES

REVIEWS

“On behalf of the York Solid Waste Authority, I thank you for your recent performances of “Magic Pots & Recycled Bottles” presented to 14 elementary schools across York County.

Your program was outstanding and served as a wonderful tool for teaching students about the importance of recycling. We have received a great deal of positive feedback from the schools you visited and were thrilled that it was such a big success.

Your attention to detail, creativity, enthusiasm and ability to relate to the children all served to present the recycling message in a both a meaningful and entertaining way. I commend you for your excellent level of professionalism and would gladly recommend your programming to other organizations”
Ellen C. O'Connor, Manager
e-mail: e.oconnor@ycswa.com, Phone: 717-845-1066
Community Services Div. York County Solid Waste Authority, York, PA 17402

“Students howled with laughter at the puppets’ antics during the 45-minute show sponsored by Rockingham County Public Works”. Rockingham Newspaper
Linda B. Zirkle, Recycling Coordinator,
e-mail: lzirkle@rockinghamcountyva.gov, Phone: 540-564-3008
Rockingham County Dept. of Public Works, Harrisonburg, VA 22802

“Just fantastic!!! Kathleen was an ‘artist’ in the finest sense of the word - so creative, Not only did she ingeniously prove the value of recycling (Throw-aways become a whole list of memorable characters) She did so with hilarity and charm.”
Librarian, Howard County Library, MD

“Your energy, creativity and upbeat attitude made the show so memorable. The educational…. parts of your presentation on recycling were appropriate for a wide range of ages.”
Teacher, Prince Street Elementary, Salisbury, MD

“The performance was just wonderful. I was so impressed with the way the kids retained the stories.”
1st Grade Teacher, Forest Ridge Elementary, MD

“Not only did the audience like the individual stories…but everyone was fascinated by the way recyclable materials were fashioned into characters in your show. This program was sure to ‘fire the imaginations’ of children.”
Branch Coordinator, Manheim Township Library, PA

"MAGIC POTS & RECYCLED BOTTLES is one of my favorite shows because of the humor involved and the creative way in which you use everyday items. I know the children leave the performance with a sense that they can create their own puppet magic"
Director, Downingtown Library, PA