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FROGTOWN’s Educational Outreach Program combines it's national award-winning Musical Book Series with classroom media sets and innovative curriculum to explore it’s anti-bullying & empathy-building themes. The program culminates in an exciting bilingual Live Stage Show for the entire community.
73% of the teachers
agreed that their
students experienced
a deeper level of
comprehension.
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Comprehension is the solidifying skill that lends to lifelong learning.
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“I loved the integration of music to tell the story and having students experienced students exposed to a variety of musical genres, just as we do in literacy instruction with text genres."
93% of the teachers agreed the program culturally enriched their students.
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"... The children loved the book, the music, and the presentation at the Strand, not only did they learn a lot about accepting others, they now talk about classical music and blues as if they are experts."
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"Great book, great songs, great message. Through the use of this book and CD, I was able to go deeper by extending lessons directed towards the importance of being open minded and embracing diversity..."
73% of the teachers observed the program increased their students' desire to read more books.
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The emotional experience of seeing a book come to life on stage increases intrinsic motivation to read.
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"The students were able to experience the many benefits of seeing a live performance. For many of my students, this was the first time that they have been to a play. They returned to school with an increased desire to listen to and play music, a high-level of energy towards reading with expression, and a greater understanding of diversity. Thank you!"
Musical Book Donations
Classroom Sets Donated to Underprivileged Schools Each set includes 4 components:
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Personally Autographed Hard-Cover Picture Books by Emmy-Winning Writer/Composer Philip Pelletier
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Downloadable/Streaming Musical Soundtracks, Narrated by Blues Legend Curtis Salgado, featuring A-List performers like Linda Hornbuckle, Andy Stokes, LaRhonda Steele, Shannon Day, Renato Caranto, Oregon Symphony soloists and more!
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Common Core Standards Curriculum
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Multi-disciplinary Study Guide
Classroom Lesson Plans
Writing Workshops
Using "One Night in Frogtown" as a jumping off point, students participate in "Finding Your Inner Voice", a fun, unique Creative Writing Workshop that draws upon their own lives as source material for creating compelling stories.
FROGTOWN'S "Multi-Sensory Learning" integrates reading, writing, art, music, science, and technology (STEAM). Students make emotional connections, increase literacy and develop empathy for others.
Live Performance
Live Stage Show for the Community
The program culminates in a Live Stage Show by FROGTOWN's national touring cast in a real theater, performing selections from "One Night in Frogtown" and "Bedtime for Tadpoles".
Students are excited to see the stories come alive, and can sing along to the on-screen Animated Lyrics in this high-energy, world-class production performed by talented stars and narrated by the author himself.
The show is very interactive, and brings home valuable messages while providing a fun bonding experience that students will remember for years to come.
FROGTOWN Program Highlights
Emotional Connections
Frogtown's Music helps kids make Emotional Connections and Build Empathy.
Multi-Sensory
Frogtown's Multi-Sensory Program has been proven to reach even the most difficult learners.
Social Emotional
Learning
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) helps improve kids' academic performance, curtail bullying, reduce dropout rates, and Build Character.
Child
Development
Music ignites all areas of child development including intellectual, social-emotional, motor, language, and overall literacy. It helps the body and the mind work together.
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