MEET A TIME TRAVELING PIRATE

who pops into class rooms to read stories, entertain and enthrall your Junior Primary Students.
This larger than life and not very scary pirate can read a selection of stories and engage your students as they listen and become complimentary performers in the experience.
YOU CHOOSE two stories from the list below and Captain Sam reads them your class in a 30 min. combined reading and improvised performance. They may fit your current classroom theme and/or social issue. On the other hand, pick stories just for fun! It's your choice!
All stories come with PDF teachers notes, supplied via e-mail well in advance. These notes are full of helpful teaching ideas and show you how to get the maximum teaching use out of your Captain Sam storytelling session*.

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All notes come with SACSA framework links.
THE STORIES AVAILABLE
title
notes
age level
author
An Anthology of Aesop's Animal Fables
Short stories that teach unwitting wisdom
SOON
6 to 10 years
retold by
Charlie Vet's Pet
A riming story teaching tolerance and understanding
YES
5 to 7 years
Giraffes Can't Dance
A story that encourages the child to try things they think they can't do
YES
4 to 8 years
Grandma and the Pirates
A story that encourages the child to cognitively solve problems
YES
5 to 9 years
4 to 8 years
Possum Magic
A story that encourages self motivation and a 'do not quit' attitude

SOON
The Giving Tree
A story that makes the child think about caring for the environment
SOON
6 to 10 years
Pete the Sheep
A story that shows the children it's OK to be different
SOON
4 to 8 years
Stories and parables of brave heroes & magical creatures
SOON
6 to 10 years
     
MORE STORIES WILL BE ADDED SOON!!!
HOW CAPTAIN SAM WORKS
Captain Sam comes to your classroom to interact with your students in your existing set up. No need to move them anywhere!
THE FORMAT (note this may vary slightly due to student reaction)
Start to 5 min. - Improvised performance.
Captain Sam makes a flourished dramatic entrance into the class, possibly having drawn attention to himself by some age suitable buccaneering outside. He then proceeds to introduce himself, ask location, and time (date) as well as find helper to hold props and tricorn hat.
5 min. - 15 min. - Reading of Story No. 1 (chosen by you)

An interactive reading of your first chosen story. Captain Sam vocally enacts voices and characterisations as well as asking relevant questions regarding illustration and content.
15 min. - 17 min. - Stand up and Shake
Approximately two minutes where Captain Sam has the children get up and pretend to be and interact as one or more characters in your chosen story. The purpose being both educational and physically practical. Young people don't like sitting still for long.
17 min. - 27 min. - Reading of Story No. 2 (chosen by you)
An interactive reading of your second chosen story
27 min. - 30min. - Captain Sam says Good-bye
As with the entrance earlier, this departure includes improvised elements in a buccaneering style. Captain Sam asks directions to the nearest beach so he may find his longboat and return to his square rigger as he thanks the students for their heartfelt participation and hopes to see them all soon.
PRICING & REQUIREMENTS
Prices that make even the smallest budget manage a smile!
only $3.50 per child (GST included)
some conditions apply

Conditions:
1. A minimum of 20 students and a maximum of 30 students per session.
2. A minimum of three sessions per school. i.e. - one session each - R, Yr.1, Yr.2.

3. Sessions to be held in a block either before or after lunch.

Requirements:
1. A secure changing area with NO student access.
2. A secure place to store valuables and props when not in use.
3. A 5 to 10 minute transition period between sessions.
4. An ADULT SIZE Chair for Captain Sam to sit on.
5. Students to be seated in front of Captain Sam on the floor NOT AT DESKS
6. The teacher is responsible for behaviour management issues.
7. The teacher MUST be present in the performance area during the session,
8. All invoicing, booking and confirmations to be completed via e-mail 7 days prior to performance.
9. Payment to be made via EFT, School Cheque or Cash prior to or on arrival..
NOTE The performer reserves the right to cancel the performance. if the conditions outlined above are not met. Under these circumstances, no refund will be issued..
AND WHO IS CAPTAIN SAM? Click and find out.
* PDF teachers notes will only be sent upon written confirmation of a booking. Notes will be school and class specific and may be photocopied for class use only. NTS Media retains all copyright.
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