Frequently Asked Questions about Annie Banannie’s Balloon Storytelling Adventure elementary school literacy program
Why a story contest?
It’s a free incentive tool for teachers to use right after Annie’s show or any time lesson plans call for the students to write fiction.
Even if your assembly schedule doesn’t allow for Annie to come to your school this year, you can still use the contest in your classrooms at no charge. Involving kids in writing fiction is that important to Annie. Who knows, someone from your school might win the free show!
A free show?
Yep. The winner of the contest gets to be the star of their own story in a free Balloon Storyteller Adventure show at their school! Click here for details.
What size audience works best for Annie’s elementary school literacy assembly?
Whatever your multipurpose room can handle, Annie can handle. Most schools have Annie perform 2 to 3 back-to-back assemblies to accommodate the entire school.
Will the older grades (4-6) like this or is it just for the younger students?
The older grades love this show! The best arrangement is to have the younger kids in one show and the older in another, so Annie can customize the humor and the stories for each age group. Don’t worry, though. If your whole school wants to see the show together, it will still be wonderful. Annie has stories that engage older students while still being silly enough to appeal to younger ones.
Does Annie offer discounts?
A little creative networking is all you need. Does another nearby school need a literacy assembly program? Get together with them and schedule in the same day, and you’ll both get 10% off. And that’s just the beginning of the referral bonuses. Contact Annie for more ways to save when booking the program.
Can I see this assembly before I commit?
Of course! You can see Annie during the summer reading program and throughout the school year at your local library (here’s a schedule). If there’s no public performance close to you, give Annie a call to find out when she’ll be in your area. She’ll work out a way for you to see a live show.
Does Annie have a video of her performance?
Videotaping a group of 300 children offers special challenges, the most important of which is getting permission from their parents! Annie’s currently looking for a school who would be interested in undertaking this daunting task in exchange for a free assembly, so give her a call if you’re interested.
Call Annie to schedule a program at your school.
