My Customized PARP Reading-Themed
School Assembly Will Get Your Students Excited about Reading…Guaranteed!
Are you planning an elementary school reading program? Maybe it's a Parents As Reading Partners (PARP) program, a Read Across America program, or a Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) program? Are you looking for fun ideas to get the students excited about reading and the activities you've planned? Well, I have just the trick! My 45-minute assembly program,“The Magic of Reading”, is a roller coaster of laughter, magic, and important messages.
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During this school show, I make it my mission to get your students fired up about reading by using magic and join-in fun to highlight the plots and characters of several classic children’s books. Of course, a lot of other school assembly presenters do the same thing in their shows.
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So that’s not the reason you should hire me...
How My Show is Different from
Other Reading-Themed School Assemblies
'The Magic of Reading' is no cookie-cutter school assembly show. I take time beforehand to learn all the details of your school’s reading program and I weave this information into my program in the most entertaining ways. The result? A show CUSTOMIZED to your school. It's like a goofy, high-energy infomercial for your school's reading program!
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By the end of the 45-minute show, your students will know all they need to participate in your program:
- the theme
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the goals (how many minutes a day, or how many books a week)
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the record-keeping and reporting procedures
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the special activities planned
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the prizes and rewards you're offering
They’ll also learn about the reading resources outside your school:
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All the special programs for kids coming to your local public library
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How old they need to be to get a library card
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Even name of the children’s librarian!
How do I get this information? Simple. I call your public library about a week before the show and speak with the children’s librarian. I then weave this information into my school assembly easily and naturally.
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Right now, you’re probably thinking, “Wow, no other school assembly presenters me offer anything like that!” You’re right. It’s how I bring a one-of-a-kind experience to your school’s students. By going this ‘extra mile,’ I can guarantee your school a reading school assembly experience like no other!
What Your Students Will Experience
During 'The Magic of Reading' School Assembly Program:
This show is NOT just me talking and lecturing to your kids. Nor is my show a series of disjointed tricks with weak, pasted-on messages. Nope, with my years of experience in theater, TV, and movies (you can learn about my other showbiz life HERE.), I understand how to craft age-appropriate messages and use fun and engaging magic to illustrate those concepts so they ‘stick’ in the minds of the audience.
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Here are just a few highlights from the show:
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When your students think of colors from their favorite books, a simple white hanky is instantly transformed into an incredible stream of different colors!
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As a volunteer and I build a ‘Dr. Seuss Crown’ out of colorful balloons, the audience discovers why Ted Geisel’s alter ego is the most celebrated children’s author of all time
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My puppet pal, “Vern the Vulture” plays “What’s my Favorite Card?” with the audience. The game starts as a standard 3-Card Monte game with giant cards, but Vern finally reveals his favorite card is a library card!
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And MUCH more!
The Easiest School Assembly Program
Your School Will Ever Host…
While 'The Magic of Reading' program is educational and fun, there’s one thing it is NOT: Hard to host! I ‘get’ schools. After performing hundreds of school assemblies in the Tri-State area – New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut – I know what a school assembly presenter needs to do to make your event a success. It’s three simple things:
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1. Show up
2. Set up fast
3. Do a great show
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I’ve already covered #3, but what about the first two? I confirm with your school several days before the performance, and then I show up and show up on time. I won’t be that performer who arrives an hour late! I’ve performed magic for over 20 years, and my clients always marvel at my professionalism.
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As far as #2 goes, schools have specific needs for a school assembly. They need the performer to be easy to work with. And they need minimal set-up time. I’ve got you covered!
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My set-up time is FAST…just 30 minutes! And my show breaks down in just 15 minutes. If I’m performing in your school’s MPR or cafeteria, I won’t get in the way of the good folks getting lunch ready. If I’m performing in your school’s gym, my fast set-up means minimal interruption to your phys ed classes.
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My goal is to be the easiest school assembly presenter your school ever hires!
If you think KIDS love this show, just listen to the TEACHERS!
I've received accolades from teachers at elementary schools of every stripe in the tri-state area – each with a distinctive population: magnet schools in New York City, small town schools in Upstate and Central New York, and big public and small private schools in the suburbs – from Westchester County to the tip of Long Island, from Connecticut commuter towns to southern New Jersey.
They declare that 'The Great & Powerful Dave' is an expert at holding the attention of all these populations and successfully delivering a message:
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“The best assembly in a long time! He captivates audiences and reads children so well. The show had excellent audience involvement and super tie-ins for reading. Book 'The Great & Powerful Dave'!”
Jen Pillion
Fourth Grade Teacher
Blairsville Elementary School, Blairsville, NJ
“Great way to kick off PARP! Kids loved it. Do it!”
Corinne Kelty
Second Grade Teacher
Steele Elementary School, Baldwin, NY
“Quite incredible! Well beyond any (assembly program) we have had. Perfectly unique, customized…super engaging, interactive (and) funny for all ages – even teachers. We cannot wait to work with you again.”
Taylor Cohen
First Grade Teacher
Parkview Elementary School, Stratford, NJ
“In the top 5 (of programs our school has presented). I loved the strong push for the public library. Dave was engaging, funny, and had strong assembly-management skills.”
Gary DiFranco
Music Teacher
PS 107, Brooklyn, NY
“Extremely engaging! Great interaction with the audience & great connection with PARP.”
Kristine Stamoolis
Fourth Grade Teacher
Hiawatha Elementary School, Lake Ronkonkoma, Long Island, NY
My 100%
Money-Back
Guarantee
Yes, I’m so sure your kids and teachers will love The Great & Powerful Dave's 'Magic of Reading' show, I guarantee it. My guarantee is simple:
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If you don’t feel I captivated the attention of your students
and got them excited about your reading program,
you don’t have to pay me.
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But after performing in hundreds of schools for over 20 years, I’m confident your school will not only love my show but also want to bring me back for one of my other 'Great & Powerful' school assembly programs!
"Okay, Dave, I Love Everything You Said. Now What?"
Ready to begin? Call me today at 607-256-3500 and we can discuss your school’s assembly needs. If you are part of an assembly planning committee, please click on one of the yellow 'Get More Info & a Quote' buttons on this page. You’ll instantly be emailed reading assembly program information with fees.
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Just for requesting information, you will also receive my free report, “What is the One Question You MUST Ask Your Assembly Presenter?” (HINT: It’s not what you think!) This 2-minute report is yours free just for visiting my website.
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
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- Dave Moreland
'The Great & Powerful Dave'