Founding Fathers... & Mothers: A Field Trip to 18th Century America [Paperback]

Stacey Merolf (Author), Laurie Piessano (Author), Peter Evans (Illustrator)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1892405121 | ISBN-13: 978-1892405128 | Publication Date: February 15, 1999 | Edition: Pap/Cas

Founding Fathers... & Mothers brings the colonial period to life through music, drama, dance, crafts, recipes and cross-curricular activities. Many reproducible worksheets and an audio tape are found in this hands-on history program. Join us on a historical field trip to 18th century America!

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"I have confidence that this program will fulfill your expectations of being a high quality curriculum enhancement for all students." -- Dr. Peter G. Mehas, Superintendent of Fresno County Schools, CA

About the Author

Stacey Marolf is a co-developer of the very successful Great Guests program, in which performers visit schools as famous historical characters. Stacey has a strong background in theater and dance and has many years experience teaching dance to children. She also headed the dance portion of the humanities program at Balderas Elementary School in Fresno, California.

Laurie Pessano is a co-developer of the Great Guests program. She has been the director of a childrens performing troupe for 15 years, compiling, vocal coaching and choreographing as needed. Laurie has performed in or directed over 50 theatrical productions. She has taught drama at the elementary and high school levels and in the humanities program at Balderas Elementary School in Fresno.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Good Company Players; Pap/Cas edition (February 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1892405121
• ISBN-13: 978-1892405128
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,770,970 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Have fun learning history!, December 14, 1999

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Catherine Hemmerling (Sacramento, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Founding Fathers... & Mothers: A Field Trip to 18th Century America (Paperback)

As an educational writer, I am extremely impressed with this book. The ideas are unique and designed to appeal to a variety of age groups. I firmly believe that learning should be fun. This book promotes learning through art and imagination. The play (and other activities) involves all students. They will be having fun and learning at the same time. I would highly recommend this book to any first through eighth grade school teacher. A wonderful first attempt by a new curriculum writer. I look forward to more.

5.0 out of 5 stars Colonial America, December 28, 1999

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Janice Allee (Depew, Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Founding Fathers... & Mothers: A Field Trip to 18th Century America (Paperback)

While researching for a National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) assessment I discovered "Founding Fathers & Mothers : A Field Trip to 18th Century America" by Stacey Marlolf and Laurie Pessanno. I was searching for a way to help my students understand the spirit and inner life of Colonial America through art, literature, documents, drama, crafts, writing, etc. When I opened "Founding Fathers & Mothers" I knew I had found it all, and MORE in just one book!

The authors presented a well rounded, well researched, egalitarian approach using humanities to integrate learning in history. Their book was a valuable resource for the NBPTS assessment and my fifth grade students and I are currently using the drama and craft sections to prepare for our "Colonial Fair" in the spring. We will be presenting their play "Tempest in a Teapot" and have already practiced our colonial dancing by using the audio tape that comes with this book.

When I first discovered this book, I liked it because it was well rounded, comprehensive and was a great tool for my research. But now after actually using it in the classroom I love it because it's FUN. My students loved cutting out the Betsy Ross star and creating their own acrostic and silhouette.