Stellaluna
by King Cole Theatricals
Grades K-4
Anyone who's ever been asked to be someone they're not will understand the conflicts—and possibilities—Stellaluna faces. Orphaned baby bat Stellaluna is lucky enough to land in a nest of baby birds, but her whole world has just turned upside down. Her adoptive bird mother accepts her into her nest, but only on the condition that Stellaluna behave like a bird. Based on the book by Jannell Cannon, this presentation uses imaginative puppetry, music, and storytelling to share a tiny bat's journey towards self-discovery.
California Content Standards
- K.SC.2: Different types of plants and animals inhabit the earth.
- 2.SC.2.a: Students know that organisms reproduce offspring of their own kind and that the offspring resemble their parents and one another.
- 4.SC.3: Living organisms depend on one another and on their environment for survival.
LESSON PLAN IDEA: Invite a local nature educator into your classroom for a discussion of exciting and not-so-cuddly animals in our area.
ADD ARTISTS IN THE SCHOOLS!
Art & the Environment
INCLUDES THREE VISITS TO YOUR CLASSROOM!
Grades 1-2
The study of the environment is important for children of all ages. But how can we make a difference in our daily lives? In this project, students will work with local artist Lisa R. Fredenthal-Lee—creator and featured artist on “Don't Throw That Away” as seen on PBS television. Students will explore and create art using recycled materials, focusing on the environment, imagination, and how human responsibility can help plants and animals to thrive.
California Content Standards
- 1.SC.2.a: Students know different plants and animals inhabit different kinds of environments and have external features that help them thrive in different kinds of places.
- 2.SC.3: Earth is made of materials that have distinct properties and provide resources for human activities.
Visit the artist's website at www.kidsentertainment.net.