For shows in the Dallas Ft. Worth metroplex featuring puppets, ventriloquism, storytelling, comedy, books, magic
surprises, cultural diversity, fabulous costumes, educational content and lots of participation, you want -
Sometimes, It Is Easier To Get Kids Learning When They Are Laughing
Hear Ms. Hall, the Callison Elementary School librarian, who
loved Reading & Rhyming with Mother Goose in March 2009!
Each scheduled day in the school calendar is important, and you won't waste any of them with an educational program from Margaret Clauder Presents. Her shows have educational content woven into the fabric of each performance. All her programs meet TEKS standards, and two are certified by Young Audiences (Click Young Audiences, and enter Margaret Clauder in the keyword box on the new page.)
Margaret offers a rich program, outstanding costumes (many made by Harris Costumes of Ft. Worth or designed by Disney costumers), and variety art skills such as ventriloquism and puppetry, to get children learning while they are laughing. Stories abound, and children and their teachers love Margaret's shows! Just look at how many school districts have hosted Margaret at their schools!
New! The MCP Online Show Form - click here to book a tentative show reservation!
"Everyone loved your presentations. I only heard good things." -- Laura Reeb, Librarian, Spicewood Elementary,
IB World School
Mother Goose is several hundred years old, yet she still gets the kids cheering, clapping, reading, and dancing!
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Reading and Rhyming with the original Mother Goose (Young Audience certified)
This popular character encourages children to read books and enjoy poetry. She regularly visits schools and libraries all over the metroplex. She teaches the rhymes to the children and has them act out the various rhymes utilizing props. She has a hilarious show with lots of puppets and ventriloquism. Kids love the puppets Lamby, Mary, Goosey, Itsy Bitsy, and the other friends who arrive with Mother Goose. For Pre-K to 2nd grade. You may click here for promotional photos for e-mail or print.
Click here to read what Valerie Remschel, a librarian at Fredericksburg Elementary in Tyler, Texas, discovered after booking Mother Goose at her school!
Learning Points
1. Engage children in rhyming and rhyming games to deepen interest in language.
2. Involve children in creating their own rhymes, and encourage this creativity.
3. With rhyming, develop sensitivity to word patterns.
4. Excite children to seek books of Mother Goose or other rhymes, and read them.
Mother Goose takes a moment to instruct Goosey on proper behavior for the show. Children adore Goosey for her mischief!
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Mother Goose ends with the show with Mother Goose Rock, a lively number where she dances a lively jig.
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Kathleen Jackson, librarian for Salizar Elementary School in
Dallas, ISD tells the world about Mother Goose!
Let Mariah Smith, librarian at the Forest Creek Elementary school,
Roundrock ISD share her impressions of Mother Goose!
The Bookworm shows just how big you can grow if you love reading! This show is tightly tied to books, and even has a talking book puppet. This is an excellent choice for libraries or literacy grant programs.
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Reading Is For Champions with THE Bookworm
The Bookworm's "Reading Is For Champions" library show! Featuring the story Don't Fidget a Feather by Erica Silverman. In this show THE Bookworm stresses that reading is for champions. She urges children to bring out the champion in themselves by enjoying reading as much as she does! For K - 4th grade.
Also available - Let's Read! with THE Bookworm (Young Audience certified)
She devours books, and grows to be a really big bookworm by reading! She always has new stories to tell, bringing characters to life before the audience with puppets, magic, or unusual props. Bookworm stories include: Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, a Caldecott award winner, Kat Kong, a feline parody of the horror classic, and Mean Soup, a creative way for children to manage anger. The Bookworm has a cute book puppet who teaches children to take care of their books, and a magic card trick that shows the most valuable card to have is not an Ace, but a library card! You may click here for promotional photos for e-mail or print.
Learning Points
1. Promote the Texas Library association theme among library patrons.
2. Encourage children to take care of books, and develop their talents through reading.
3. Help children develop a strong, positive self-image by associating reading with becoming a "Champion".
4. Create lasting, happy associations with being at the library, and reading.
Click here for THE Bookworm press release you can use to announce the show!
We would sure love to have you again if you are available this year. We would like the bookworm. Thanks so much, Margaret - you are my most requested teller!
--Libby ClawsonExecutive Director, Grand Prairie Arts Council
As I was looking at your website and saw that you are the Book Worm. I saw your performance when I was teaching at Kennedy Learning Center in Dallas. My students and I absolutely loved your show. It was a fantastic performance[!]
--Angie Davis
Janelle Sanders, former librarian for Roberts
Elementary
in the Dallas ISD, talks about THE Bookworm!
Julie Moore of the Arlington ISD, talks about THE Bookworm
at Razzle Dazzle reading day with 1,000 in attendance!.
This is an authentic Folklorico dress from the Jalisco region of Mexico. Margaret demonstrates the Mexican Hat dance during the Senorita Margarita show.
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Fiesta de Mexico with Señorita Margarita
Celebrate Mexico with Señorita Margarita! Great for Cinco de Mayo! She comes in a traditional Mexican dress and Sombrero. Her show features Rosita the puppet who tries to learn "La Cucaracha" in a hilarious rendition of the song. Also featured in the show is the Mexican Hat dance and Mariachi Loco, a trumpet playing marionette who will bring the house down when his pants fall off! Great for Cinco de Mayo!
For Pre-K - 3rd grade. You may click here for promotional photos for e-mail or print.
Learning Points
1. Expose children to Hispanic culture with dance, storytelling, puppets, and marionettes.
2. Children will hear words and phrases in Spanish and become familiar with their meanings. They will learn a traditional Spanish song, and be taught the words in English and Spanish.
3. Increase cultural tolerance by highlighting some of the many Hispanic elements in our society.
4. To encourage children's self-assurance and self-expression by offering a colorful character who is not afraid to be different.
Señorita Margarita posing with her sombrero and dress. This is a traditional Mexican dress from the Jalisco region.
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While wearing a Mexican dress, Señorita Margarita performs a hat dance, and shares other aspects of Hispanic culture.
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Singing Bird's costume is made from leather, based on authentic Native American designs. She really brings the other side of Thanksgiving to life for the audience!
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Story of Thanksgiving with Singing Bird the Native American
November only. The story of Thanksgiving from the Indian's point of view. This show uses authentic costuming and Indian artifacts that the children can actually touch and see. Music, magic, and storytelling are used to highlight Native American culture. This show is a wonderful way to add some history behind the tradition of Thanksgiving, which began as much more than turkey!
For Pre-K - 3rd grade. You may click here for promotional photos for e-mail or print.
Learning Points
1. Introduce children to Native American culture, and offer an alternative perspective on Thanksgiving.
2. To teach children about Squanto, a Native American with a significant role in U.S. history.
3. To increase cultural sensitivity by helping children become more familiar with people who, at first, seem entirely different.
Even when doing a magic effect in her show, Singing Bird uses props and items that educate
the audience about Native Americans.
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In addition to stories, puppets, and magic, Singing Bird teaches bird calls, and shares a Native American dance.
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Singing Bird uses a little bit of magic to bring some popcorn into her show. It is a fun way for elementary school children to learn more about Thanksgiving!
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Masai Maggie is just back from Africa with a swarm of fun animals and great stories to share!
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Wild About Reading with Masai Maggie
As a Safari clad storyteller, Margaret brings crazy animal magic with Rocky the Baby Racoon (a critter who appears, disappears, and then reappears in the zaniest place imaginable!) There are stories, lots of audience engagement, and a grand finale as Margaret performs the children's classic Stand Back Said the Elephant I'm Going to Sneeze! How good is it? She has "brilliant puppetry and ventriloquism skills". When you see her perform, you will agree! For Pre-K - 3rd grade. You may click here for promotional photos for e-mail or print.
Learning Points
1. Excite children about a story by bringing actual text to life with several types of puppets.
2. Illustrate with the performance that stories in books are engaging.
3. Expose children to the art of puppetry and ventriloquism.
4. Teach the children many interesting facts about a variety of animals from all around the world. Concepts of endangered species and conservation will be covered.
Dear Margaret,
Thank you for being a part of Kids Fair Safari 2008! We had a great time and enjoyed your performances. We look forward to seeing you at future events!
Thanks -
Jennifer and Joan, Post Oak Mall College Station Texas
Masai Maggie loves to read, and here, she is holding and laughing at one of her favorite books! Get closer if you want to read the title on the cover!
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Sneezy and Masai Maggie are always friends. Yes, Sneezy can be playful, but at heart, he's a sweet elephant.
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The Snow Queen combines a beautiful, elegant costume with fabulous science demonstrations. Little girls love her - and so do the boys!
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Winter Wonders: An Amazing Cold Weather Adventure with The Snow Queen
This show is really a science show teaching the children all about the different forms that water can take. Children will find it fascinating to watch the various magic tricks that demonstrate Steam, Water, Snow, and Ice, and learn about how clouds are formed. They will also learn about deserts and the coldest places on earth. Chilly the Penguin is the Snow Queen’s puppet side kick, who performs a hilarious magic trick where he reads the children’s minds. Finally, the theme of diversity is touched on as Snow Queen demonstrates through some very moving musical magic that we should judge others not by what we see of them on the outside, but by what is in their heart. For Pre-K - 2nd grade. You may click here for promotional photos for e-mail or print.
Learning Points
1. Promote science to girls by using a very feminine character who knows and teaches essential science points.
2. Present the steam, water, snow and ice pattern multiple times to help children learn this cycle.
3. To teach a few of the unique factors about Antarctica, and penguins.
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