Laura Ingalls Wilder – The Writer of the Frontier
Laura Ingalls Wilder is our writer role model whose words bring to life the pioneer times during which she grew up.
Children will learn about her encounters with neighboring Indians, her first experiences in school, the brutal winters which almost broke her family, and the joy Laura found in the simple things in life: “love and duty, work and rest, and living close to nature.”
Additionally, children will see the development of a writer beginning with simple storytelling, to Laura creating pictures for her blind sister, Mary, to the development of her “Little House” books at the encouragement of her daughter, Rose.
Laura will also introduce simple writing terms and techniques which are grade-level appropriate and reinforce the way writing is taught in schools, leaving children with the challenge to write their own special stories.
The show is 45 minutes with questions.
Bicentennial School, Nashua NH – “The students loved how she talked/acted out each book in detail. It felt so real. Amazing how you can act out a persons biography. Loved the expressions-felt like we were actually there. Loved the sounds effects to create the other characters.” ~ 4th Grade Teacher
Warren School – “Loved it! Great for this grade level! It was age appropriate, engaging, kept students interested, nice job!” ~ 2nd grade teacher
Charlotte Avenue School – “Very engaging and informative! Very nice job! The children loved the presentation! I thought Laura Ingalls Wilder was wonderful, fit right in with the curriculum and would love to have her come back next year to see something different. Thank you so much, the children loved it as well and I had many students ask to read her books.” ~3rd grade teacher
Galligan Elementary – We enjoyed your performance very much. All the students were very attentive and learned a great deal about Laura Ingalls ~ Lucy Sallaway
Related Curriculum
- ELA Common Core
- Writing Process
- Pioneer Studies
- Biographies
- Women’s History
- Westward Movement
- Character education
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These performances are ideal for:
- School Assemblies
- Enrichment Programs
- After-school Programs
- Libraries
- Camps
- Theater Groups
- Historical Societies
- Scout Troops
- Senior Homes
- Birthday Parties
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