Opera and Sid the Science Kid

We had 2 special events recently - we got to watch the Springfield Regional Opera perform "The 3 Little Pigs" and we were able to take a field trip to see Sid the Science Kid live at Juanita K Hammons Hall. 

We also took a field trip with Ms Davis' and Mrs. Chastain's class to Juanita K Hammons Hall to watch the live performance of Sid the Science Kid.  Sid the Science Kid is a PBS tv production about Sid "who is an inquisitive youngster who uses comedy to tackle questions kids have about basic scientific principles and why things work the way they do.   For several students this was their first time at Juanita K and the first time to see a live professional performance.  The performance went along well with what we had been learning in science -- our FIVE SENSES!  I will admit that was a coincidence but what perfect timing. All of the students enjoyed the performance and it sparked a lot of great questions afterwards.  If you haven't already, be sure to ask your kiddo about it! 

The Springfield Regional Opera came to school and did a special assembly performance of The 3 Little Pigs. Prior to the performance we investigated what an opera was and how it would be different than the ballet, the Snoopy musical and any other performances we've seen. Hopefully your kiddo can tell you some key points about Opera (most all of the story is sung, "pretty" music, voices change pitch frequently, not a lot of group songs, they sing loud).   The kiddos loved the performance and were entranced by it!   Big thanks tot he Springfield Regional Opera for making this possible!