July/August 2012
It’s showtime! This month Click goes to the theater. You’ll see different kinds of shows, explore the parts of a stage, and learn how to make fun, simple puppets from stuff you have at home. You’ll even find a play you can put on yourself. So come on, grab your issue, and let the play begin!
Play & Explore
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"The Tortoise and the Hare" Theater Game
Set the stage and put on your own show of "The Tortoise and the Hare."
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"Theater" Eye Spy
Can you spot the differences between these two theater pictures?
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Beatrice Goes to China, Thailand, and Bali
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Beatrice Paper Bag Puppet
Make an easy Beatrice Black Bear puppet out of a lunch bag.
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Beatrice’s Makeup
Beatrice is getting ready for a big show. Can you help her put on her makeup?
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Can You Find?
Can you find these images in this month’s Click?
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Click the Mouse Sock Puppet
Make a cute Click puppet!
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Showtime!
Beatrice looks at different kinds of theater.
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The Tortoise and the Hare
Listen and read along with your copy of this month's Click.
Your Turn
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Your Favorite Show
Tell us the name of your favorite show, or send us a drawing or photo of a show you've seen or performed in.
Book Recommendations
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10-Minute Puppets
A step-by-step guide to making dozens of easy puppets from everyday materials.
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Backstage with Clawdio
In this easy picture book, Clawdio the theater cat describes what happens backstage during a Broadway production of Peter Pan.
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Ballet for Martha
An award-winning read-aloud about the making of Appalachian Spring.
