The 5-foot tall x 14-foot wide backdrop includes two scenes: Castle Inside + Outside. The realistic fortress makes it easy for students to visualize living during medieval times.
Quiz each other about weaponry, knights in armor, and the meaning of a family's coat of arms. Students can get a glimpse of what goes on behind castle walls and investigate occupations of the day.
Play, skit, and lessons explore the culture and symbolism of castle life. Kids are introduced to the important character-building concepts of loyalty, responsibility, and honesty.
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The 5-panel Storybook is a 5-foot tall x 14-foot wide backdrop that attaches to an adjustable frame (sold separately). Each two-sided scene, constructed of flexible canvas-like panels, are easy to roll up and store in a tube. The lightweight frame is very simple to position in almost any configuration and then folds away neatly when not in use.
• PVC-free panels (2 half-panels and 3 full panels)
• Durable material - tear resistant
• Two scenes per backdrop (printed on both sides)
• Panels attach with VELCRO Brand® Fasteners
• Easy to assemble
• Panels roll up and store in accompanying tube
The web-based app (included with Storybook purchase) is used with the panoramic CASTLE backdrop and provides fun games and activities related to the theme. You can:
NOTE: Although the app adds another level of interaction, it is not required for use with the Walk-in Storybook.
Transform your Walk-in Storybook into a full-fledged stage set with the addition of this engaging set of scripts. Kids will clamor to become characters in the two-act play while the theme-related lessons and creative play suggestions provide teachers with educational content that makes learning fun. Playful Scripts sold separately.
Problems arise for Queen Lily in "To Tell the Truth" when she is suddenly faced with having to say what she really thinks in a kingdom full of zany and sometimes nonsensical nursery rhyme and fairy tale characters.
The skit is a shorter version of the two-act play and requires only 2 actors. This option is perfect for smaller classes or for occasions when time is limited.
Four separate lessons cover vocabulary, writing, social studies, and art. National Standards include NL-ENG.K-12.5 Communication Strategies, and NA-VA.K-4.4 Understanding the Visual Arts in Relation to History and Cultures.
Includes all you need to direct a play: Background Information, Director/Educator Preparation, Casting Notes, Selecting Performers, Working with Your Set, Program Suggestions, Integrating Curriculum, and Fun Facts.
