Sonflower Puppets
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2014
End Date
June 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Big Stone
Swift
Project Overview
Sonflower Puppets with Barbie Cox is an interactive show for children with singing, lots of laughing, and learning about animals through puppetry.
Project Details
268 attendees
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,000
Direct expenses
$2,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
n/a
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
The Sonflower Puppets will teach children about animals in a fun yet educational way.
Measurable Outcome(s)
The puppet show using music, dance, colors for promoting early literacy skills was very interactive, infomative and fun for the kids. Presenter related well to the kids using humor, rhythm and movement to encouract kids to read books. Participant evaluation surveys commented on the good mix of sitiing and listneing, and getting kids up and moving. The children really enjoyed the puppets and the interaction with the presenter.
Source of Additional Funds
Appleton, Benson, Kerkhoven, Graceville, and Ortonville cities are providing space. Newspapers are providing promotion. Radio stations are providing promotion. Friends groups are providing assistance and/or snacks.
Project Manager
First Name
Mark
Last Name
Ranum
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
473 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56264
Phone
(320)235-6106 x91
Email
markr@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
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