Global Games
Funtime Funktions offers a wide variety of fun, educational programs for libraries and schools. Mr. Fun will demonstrate and teach the history behind each of the wide array of toys from various world cultures and different countries. Then participants will get to try them out with hands on teaching and group games. Finally, everyonewill havethe chance to show off what they've learned through mini performances of their own. Global Games helps kids develop their own skills and build self esteem while learning the fun side of world cultures.
41 participated
This program will teach kids about world cultures through a variety of skill based toys and teach the history behind each of the toys. The individuals will walk away from the program more aware of different cultures and the way that they play with toys. It is hoped that children and adults who come to the program will express an interest in different cultures and their games and teach others as well. Anecdotal responses will be collected.
The program went well, though we wished there were more kids had shown up. Mr. Fun did a very nice job keeping the kids attention as well as teaching them about different countries and the toys and games played in those countries. At the end of the program Mr. Fun let the audience get up and play with the different games that he brought. Both adults and kids enjoyed playing with them. We had very positive comments from all who attended.
The Friends of the Library hosted the event.
The K101, the local radio station, provided free air time - $50.00
The local newspaper provided free advertisement - $50.00
Pipestone, Redwood Falls and Rock County libraries held programs the same day to reduce costs.
Community Education provided free advertisement in their brochure - $25.00