Arts-In-Education Exploratory Enrichment

BOCES ARTS-IN-EDUCATION / EXPLORATORY ENRICHMENT
PROGRAM DETAILS



Program Title
Tortoise & Hares Race to Health - Up in Arms
 
Provider Name
TheaterWorksUSA
 
Mary St. Angelo

New York , NY 10001
Phone:
212-647-1100
Email:
mstangelo@twusa.org
Website:
www.twusa.org
Program Description
On your mark, get set, read! That’s what Benjamin Booksmart does to help his friend Terrence the Tortoise as he prepares for another race with Henry the Hare. Inspired by Aesop’s famous fable, “The Tortoise and the Hare”, a cast of colorful, fun puppet friends find different solutions, with help from books, to prepare us all for a race EVERYONE can win–­becoming our HEALTHIEST SELF! Through interactive songs and movement, Benjamin and his friends will keep the entire audience happy, healthy and engaged! "Tortoise & Hare's Race to Health" incorporates important health fundamentals such as physical activity, mental positivity and, the health benefits of a diet which includes fresh fruits and vegetables. A health and wellness adventure for ages 3 through 8. Run-time approximately 40 minutes Up In Arms virtual options also available.
 
Categories
Puppetry (TH), Storytelling (TH) ,
 


Additional Resources 
There are no evaluations available for this program.

Program Recommendations
Grades
PreK,K,1,2,3



See Video  
Arts Standards
1,4


Other Standards 



Curriculum Connections 
Health, Wellness, Physical Education , Arts: Dance, Media Arts, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts , ,



Culturally Responsive 



Cost 
Cost Single: $2500 for up to 2 performances
Cost Multiple:


Duration
30 minutes