Arts-In-Education Exploratory Enrichment

BOCES ARTS-IN-EDUCATION / EXPLORATORY ENRICHMENT
PROGRAM DETAILS



Program Title
The Real George Washington
 
Provider Name
Selene Castrovilla
 
Selene Castrovilla

Island Park , NY 11558
Phone:
516-204-5019
Email:
ldymcbeth@aol.com
Website:
www.SeleneCastrovilla.com
Program Description
We hear the same old legends about the father of our country. But there’s so much more to know about this incredible man! Sharing the true stories in her award-winning books, Selene Castrovilla will reveal the real George Washington to your students. —Defeated at the first battle of our revolution, Washington managed to retreat every one of his soldiers across the East River to safety. Ten thousand men in ten small boats, in one night! —Without enough men to outfight the British, Washington found another path to victory: he outspied them! — Washington's remarkable father-son relationship with teen Frenchman Lafayette saved the American Revolution when Lafayette convinced his country to join our fight! —George Washington trusted and loved Major General Benedict Arnold, who was our greatest warrior. When Arnold betrayed Washington and America, the heartbreak nearly devastated Washington. —Washington stopped his officers from turning against him, taking over the country, and ending democracy by putting on a pair of glasses. — the war ended, Washington turned down the chance to be king. He believed in democracy--freedom and justice for all! He also left the office of President after two terms, saying that no man should stay in power too long. A man who would not give up, George Washington served his country valiantly because he believed in freedom and he loved his fellow Americans. Suffering loss upon loss, he continually found ways to save his army—and ultimately, against all odds—the war. We would not be a country without the amazing George Washington.
 
Categories
Authors (TH), Social Studies ,
 


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Program Recommendations
Grades
2,3,4,5,6,7,8



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Arts Standards
3,4


Other Standards 



Curriculum Connections 
Social Studies , History (World/US) , ,



Culturally Responsive 



Cost 
Cost Single: $550
Cost Multiple: $400


Duration
45 minutes