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"The Magic Trunk School Programs"
2007-2008

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FUN WITH LEARNING

“GET LOST IN A BOOK”
(Grades K-6)

Sylvia’s reading program inspires elementary school-aged children to get interested in reading and to explore the exciting possibilities that can come from books. This innovative program encourages reading by using unique puppets along with the art of Ventriloquism.

Puppets include a confident Latino Opossum named “Chito”, a charismatic baby dinosaur named “Oliver”, and many other exciting and inspiring characters. Children will also learn how to create their own puppet characters.

The Program Includes: Music, Reading, Storytelling, and The Theater Arts.
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Workshop
"Get Lost In A Puppet"
Grades 3-5

You’ve seen Sylvia’s Show and NOW it’s your turn !!! This hands on Program helps students use their talents and imagination to create their own puppet and develop a multi-dimensional Character.

Students will first watch this 45 minute show, create their own puppets, and then discover on paper what makes their puppets tick.

Length of program: 1hour 45 minutes
45 minute show / 1hour workshop

“Bullying”

Sylvia’s bullying program is aimed at creating a climate in the schools in which students feel safe and comfortable initiating discussions of bullying with teachers, parents and students. This innovative program encourages students to discuss and open up about the fear and anxiety that bullying causes both in and out of school. By using unique puppets along with the art of Ventriloquism, Sylvia creates an open invitation to listen, learn and talk about different bullying styles. The program has also been written to build an awareness of the consequences as well as effects of such bullying actions on students, teachers and parents.

Puppets include a charismatic Stega-Dragon called Smolder, a confident Latino Opossum named “Chito” and many other exciting and inspiring characters.

The Program Includes: Music, Storytelling, and Theater Arts while conveying the message of bullying and its effects on schools and society.

Research Facts: Only one in five kids will admit to bullying or being bullied. The most common trait among socially and psychologically disturbed kids is bullying. In nearly all of the cases where there has been violence in schools, those students involved have a long history of bullying. In schools where fear and anxiety are the norm, students can’t learn and achieve.

Other available programs:

“Character Education”
(Grades K-6)
The six pillars of Character Education.

“Fun with numbers”
(Grades k-6)
Encourages fun with math.

“Career in Theatre”
(Grades 6-12)
A look inside a career in the arts.

Reaction to the program

" I truly believe that your program inspired these kids to read. They more than doubled the amount of books those last two weeks!" Keep up the good work!!!
- Canajoharie Library

" The word " class act" were mentioned time again!" "It was particularly rewarding to me that you made such a great effort to tie books into your program and you did it so effectively !!
- Bethlehem Library

" I thought it was terrific that you encouraged the children to try new hobbies and pursue their interests by reading about them at the library. We appreciate your assistance in reinforcing the value of reading"
- Glenville Library

" The program fit great with getting kids to read and I appreciate how you incorporated books into your program. All in all you have a first rate show!!"
- Voorheesville Library

" You did a great job involving the audience. As one parent said " I liked the way she tailored her program to talk about books. The kids loved this program !!! " -Guilderland Library

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“Educational Expertise”

Sylvia’s husband Chris has a Masters of Science degree in Instructional Technology and Media Management along with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Teacher Education. He is a New York State Tenured Teacher who was heavily involved with Curriculum Development and Regents Test writing for The NYS Education Department. His expertise and experience in curriculum development along with Sylvia’s remarkable talents in delivering the programs through her art of Ventriloquism blend together to deliver the most educationally exciting show in the schools today. Students love the show and teachers and principals alike are both amazed and excited about this ensemble of talent and their ability to deliver these programs in an educationally exciting, stimulating and funny way.

Here are what Principals and Teachers are saying:

“Sylvia is gut busting fun. She will bring tears to your eyes. We recommend her for assemblies at all schools!!
-Cambridge Central School District

“Excellent Program as usual. Great for all ages.”
-Rome City School District

“A Master of her art”
-Long Island School District

While growing up in California, Sylvia used puppets and ventriloquism to entertain herself. She learned the skill entirely From reading books and practicing, a fact that she stresses on school and library visits. Sylvia never outgrew her puppet passion. Today , she uses puppetry to inspire and entertain children to do something worthwhile, READ!!!!

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