Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia
Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny
DATE Monday, October 7
- 10:15 am
- 12:15 pm
GRADES Pre-K - 2
DURATION 60 Minutes
Adapted from Margaret Wise Brown’s seventy-five year old classic, Goodnight Moon is a celebration of familiar nighttime rituals, while The Runaway Bunny’s pretend tale of leaving home evokes reassuring responses from his loving mum. Both feature the endearing animal puppets, stunning scenic effects and evocative music that have earned international recognition for Mermaid Theatre. This sweet double-bill brings a fresh appreciation of the stories and images that have delighted several generations.
SOL & Curriculum Connections
Early Learning and Development Connections to APL 2, APL 3, SED 2, SED 3, CLLD 1, CD 2, CD 4; SOL Connections to English (Strand: Oral Language): K.1 a, b, c, d, K.3, K.4 b, K.8, K.9, 1.1, 1.2 a, 1.3 a, b, c, 1.4 a, 2.2 a, 2.3 d; SOL Connections to Science: K.6, K.7, 1.5, 2.4 a; SOL Connections to Fine Arts (Music): K.1 b, 1.1 c, 2.1 c; (Theater Arts): L2.1, L3.1, L4.1, SED2, CLLD1.1, CLLD 1.2, K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.11, 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.11, 2.3, 2.5; (Visual Arts): K.1, 1,1, 2.1; Curriculum Connections to the concepts of a realistic bedtime story and ritual; poetry and nursery rhymes; passage of time; creating an atmosphere of peace and calm; call and response; emerging independence; unconditional love.
Performance Guide coming soon
