If You Give a Mouse a Cookie touring show - 2011
Professional performances of the play “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie”
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (by Laura Joffe Numeroff) is the story of a boy who shares his snack with a hungry, demanding mouse, and learns a hilarious lesson about cause-and-effect.
Event Dates, Locations and Attendance at each individual event:
02/10/2011 - Norman County West Elementary School - 139 and Ada Borup Elementary School - 240
02/17/2011 - Ulen-Hitterdal Elementary School - 130 and Frazee-Vergas Elementary School - 215
724 children and adults attended the Activity programs.
Measurable Outcomes may be collected by survey, anecdotal responses, pre-test/post-test, observations;Describe proposed end user change in Behavior, Attitude, Skills, Knowledge, Condition and/or Status.
- Give schools access to high-quality, live theatrical performances that would not exist otherwise (state the reasons why, i.e. geographic isolation, a lack of arts curriculum, school budget cuts, focus on sports in the community, etc).
- Provide a kinesthetic way to express their knowledge and understanding of the world they live in.
- Expose them to professional artists who can help them gain a better understanding of theatre and the arts.
- Be engaged in activities that are based on academic standards, are cross-curricular in nature, and focused on content area learning.
- Improve their reading and comprehension skills.
- Create an interest in the arts overall.
- Reinforce curriculum they are already learning.
- Encourage creativity and imagination.
- Provide a safe and comfortable atmosphere that promotes learning and sharing.
- Enhance their academic performance.
A summary of evaluations is:Please rate the quality of this program: (Using 1-5 scale, with 5 being excellent and 1 being poor)
- Not rated - (0), 1- (0), 2 - (0), 3 - (0), 4 - (5), 5 - (1), Average (4.17)
What did you like best about the program?
- Grade appropriate – funny
- Mouse & props
- Related to a quality children’s book
- Action
- It was great for the age group
- Watching my students enjoying the show
What did you expect to experience or learn from this presentation? Were your expectations met?
- Yes (5)
- Story – funny characters, sequencing
- They needed more volume – hard for the kids in the middle & back to hear clearly
- Good acting
- A great rendition of the story
- A fun experience
What other programs would you like to see offered at the library?
- Similar
- Author in the school for 2-3 days
- Programs geared to preschool
- Any & all that can entertain my students (2)
Prior to this program, have you ever attended a program at the library or sponsored by the library? Yes (5) - No (1) How did you hear about the program?Program flier – 5Information/poster at the library - 1Information/poster in the community – 2Library newsletter - 0Library web site – 0Newspaper/magazine – 0Radio - 0Television - 0From library staff - 1From another person – 3 Check your age range: Birth to 5 (0), 6-17 (2), 18-54 (2), 55 and over (1)What is your zip code? 56585 (4) - 56510 (2) Do you have a current library card? Yes - 5 No – 1 # of evaluations received: 6 Anecdotal evaluation from Norman County West School teacher: "Give a Mouse a Cookie" was very well done. It gives the kids that are drama and art inclined a boost of confidence to follow their dreams, especially if the child is not athletic and feels like this is where their talent shines. Hats off and many thanks to Lake Agassiz for providing our kids with these experiences.Colette Cotton, Norman County West Elementary