Thank you for your interest in Huga Tuga "Reading Rocks" Live. Over the past nine years Huga Tuga "Reading
Rocks" Live has taken 140,000 children (PreK-Grade 8) on an
unforgettable journey into the amazing world of books.
OBJECTIVES - PEP RALLY FOR READING
To get your children ABSOLUTELY CRAZY ABOUT READING!
To compliment your literary curriculum
To show children why reading is important - inspiring imagination
To explain how an "idea" comes to life - from beginning to end
The most influential and age appropriate reading enrichment concept to come along in the past fifty years
"Joe,
every teacher and educational performer in this country wishes they had
your ability to capture the undivided attention and imagination of the children. It
was truly remarkable to watch,"Peter Furness, Teacher, Chaffee School, Newington CT
“What a performance! I’m so happy.
I have been scheduling enrichment programs for years. Huga Tuga Reading Rocks Live was everything I
ever hoped for but never thought I would ever find,”
Tracy DeCosta, PTO, Ryerson School, Madison, CT
"My
daughter came home after the performance with her Huga Tuga books, she
was so excited! She asked if the blue Sea Monster could come live with
us with his stories. How could I say no to a kid who is so fired up
about reading," Carolyn Leon, Parent, Lordship School - Stratford, CT
Before:
"I called Clintonville School and the office staff said your show was,
and I quote, "A pep rally for reading!" I love that description! Please pencil me in for next year....I am so looking forward to working with you," Tara Jones, Reading Consultant, Webb School, Wethersfield CT
After:
"Joe, I have never met anyone (in my entire teaching career) who could
capture the attention and imagination of the children like you. The
pre-visit was beyond anything I ever expected. As for the actual
performance - Wow! I loved it! Loved it!! LOVED IT!!! I designed a
whole showcase with pictures from the performance. The children can't
stop talking about the experience,"Tara Jones, Reading Consultant, Webb School, Wethersfield CT
Author Perspective
Why did I create Huga Tuga Reading Rocks Live!
"Because teachers and parent organization members (like yourself) asked for "something special" for their children. You
wanted an enrichment experience that went above and beyond the routine,
overly priced, far from age appropriate and mundane author
visit/literary programs that were available. "Our children deserve better. They shouldn't have to settle for less".
Over the past ten years - Huga Tuga Reading Rocks Live
- has helped nearly 1/4 of a million teachers and parents get their
children to realize their full creative potential through the magic of
reading. If your school is looking for "something special"
- an experience that is about the children and for the children -
please give me a call," Joe Shandrowski, Author/Performer
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Huga Tuga Reading Rocks Live "A Pep Rally for Reading" (Optional Fundraiser Available) BUILDING ANTICIPATION Four weeks prior to scheduled visit: We supply your school with our books, music, plush toys, posters and a creative arts project Two
weeks prior to scheduled visit: We will visit your school (lunch waves
or classroom) to introduce the concept to the children and build
excitement.
PERFORMANCE Part One Author Visit - Illustrator Visit How an "idea" comes to life - Why reading is essential (poster size visuals, special effects, cartoon illustrating) Critical & creative thinking skills Part Two Live Theater Performance THE CHILDREN BECOME THE SHOW! How much fun reading can be (preschool-grade 4) An interactive journey through the books Huga Tuga in the Seashell Mystery - Huga Tuga in the Dinosaur Adventure Portable
stage, spectacular light show, freeze dancing, original music, sound
effects, treasure chest of imagination, amazing visual displays, palm
trees, the famous Huga Tuga bubble dance, and more... - Q & A session -
