Cat In The Hat

The Cat In The Hat Comes To Civic Theatre

... to book today. *Inclusive Performances: Civic Theatre is proud to offer inclusive (sensory friendly) performances of THE CAT IN THE HAT. These adjusted performances ensure theatre access in a comfortable setting to all members of our community through accommodations for sensory sensitivities, mobility issues, and other special needs. Adaptations include keeping the house lights up, adjusting overwhelming sound effects, adjusting house rules to allow for talking and moving, additional seating options for those with mobility devices, and an American Sign Language interpreter upon request. Overall, these adjustments provide an open, welcoming, and safe environment for everyone to enjoy live theatre at Civic. To learn more, visit __link__/cat-hat. SEGMENT IS SPONSORED BY BOOTH TARKINGTON ...

The Cat In The Hat Visits Fort Polk

... the Hat visits Fort Polk. By Lydia Magallanes  |. Posted: Thu 7:48 PM, Mar 02, 2017. Fort Polk, LA. (KALB) North Polk Elementary on Fort Polk has been celebrating Dr. Seuss' Birthday for the past 15 years. As part of the Read Across America program, schools across the country celebrate the late author by dressing up as characters from his books and of course, reading! Students and teachers at North Polk Elementary decorated their classroom doors after their favorite Dr. Seuess books. Thursday's guest readers included Fort Polk firefighters, Brigadier General Gary Brito, Fort Polk's Commanding General as well as a crowd favorite-The Cat in the Hat. The Cat in the Hat and friends visit North Polk Elementary. (Source: KALB). "It's a great feeling that the kids are actually having fun when they're learning," said Becky Cyr, who organizes the event. "Research shows that children that read more are more successful in school and that is our goal to make all of our children successful.". Principal Edwin Koenck said "This is where it begins this early age. If they have a love of learning from here we hope it carries ...

Read With The Cat In The Hat, Try Playing Hockey, Fish For Smelt

... begins 30 minutes prior to event time; please bring a piece of ID to exchange for any borrowed equipment. Note: For those interested in taking the next step, there’ll be information on playing with the Mites Play Hockey Mini Camps. Info: __link__ , 415-275-0616, dol __link__. City Council hosts Family Council Day. The city of Bellingham is hosting a child-friendly opportunity for young people to see government in action during Family Council Day on Monday at Bellingham City Hall, 210 Lottie St. A meet-and-greet begins at 6:15 p.m., when children may have their pictures taken with local elected officials and receive City Council member trading cards. Light snacks will be served. The council meeting will begin at 7 p.m., and all attendees are welcome to make a statement of up to three minutes long during the public comment period. While children and families are always welcome to attend Bellingham City Council meetings, Family Council Day will provide an opportunity for young people to participate in the process. The event aims to ...

60 Years Of ‘the Cat In The Hat

... for their children. “If you can get children to like reading, that can make a huge difference in their education,” said Owens, who has taught in De Paul’s College of Education for 25 years. “A child needs to associate reading with warmth, nurturing and success — not being told what he’s doing wrong,” she said. Cartoonist and author Theodor Seuss Geisel, known as Dr. Seuss, knew how to draw young readers in, said Owens. When “The Cat in the Hat” was published in 1957, most books in schools were structured, she explained. Standbys like the “Dick and Jane” books used foundational sight words – “she,” “he” and “it” — but lacked plot and weren’t particularly exciting to read, according to Owens. Seuss took those sight words, the first words children memorize, and turned them into rhyming classics like “Green Eggs and Ham.”. “They’re very simple words but they’re so creative and fun that it made children want to read them,” Owens said. The illustrations in Seuss books also help children develop visual literacy skills. “Literacy includes listening, speaking, reading and writing, and it’s important to develop those ...

Cat In The Hat Costume Helps 6th-grader Show Her Schoolmates A Thing Or Two About Reading

... activities for Read Across America Day helps motivate kids to pick up a book and improve their literacy, she said. Classes were encouraged to participate in a door-decorating contest. The only requirements were that the decor be Dr. Seuss-inspired and be done by hand by students. The class with the best decorated door wins a full day in the library, meaning no homework is assigned. One door had multiple Cats in the Hat plastered on it. Teacher Joni Sommer's second-graders enjoyed In-N-Out burgers and punch outside their classroom as Marisa visited. Eight-year-old Avery Wyson wore a red and white onesie to show off her favorite Dr. Seuss character, Thing 1 from "The Cat in the Hat.". Other students wore handmade versions of the Cat's red and white hat. Students and teachers wore their costumes for group pictures with Marisa. "Not many students make it to three years as a ...

Cat In The Hat Visits Auxvasse Elementary

... "The purpose is to get family and community into the building and show a love of reading to the kids," first-grade teacher Bekah Masthay said. Related Article. Read more. MNEA Vice President Brent Fullington surveyed the scene. The organization's mission is to promote quality public education for kids, and this event is part of its annual Read Across America tour to promote literacy. "This is actually my third time at this event in Auxvasse," Fullington said. "It relays the message of love of reading.". He feels Dr. Seuss, the pen name of Theodore Geisel, is a good introduction to reading for kids and is an extra-appropriate choice because his birthday falls on March 2. "He was one of the most noted children's authors of his time," Fullington added. Masthay is also a Seuss fan. "He's got a great imagination, and he's very ...

Trump As The Cat In The Hat? Dr. Seuss’s Stories Find New Political Meaning

... including between Candidate Trump and elements of the Cat in the Hat. “He refuses to play by the rules, and disdains the advice of the political establishment, represented by the Fish in Seuss’s story” — the Fish is skeptical of the Cat’s grand plans — “but he’s very entertaining,” says Nel, whose forthcoming book is “ Was the Cat in the Hat Black? The Hidden Racism of Children’s Literature, and the Need for Diverse Books.”. “He knows some new tricks — a lot of good tricks, he says,” Nel continues. “Perhaps he should not be here, but — wait — he’s going to show us another good game that he knows? And it’s going to be amazing, fantastic, tremendous, hugely classy? The Trump, like the Cat, is disruptive and exciting. “However, as Americans — and the world — have been learning … an unpredictable clown can be fun to watch, but he’s dangerous to put in charge,” says Nel, who count himself among Trump’s critics. “Yertle the Turtle.” (Random House 1958). The English scholar ...

New Meme Pins Historical Assassinations On Mike Myer's Cat In The Hat

... the greatest atrocities ever put to film. The beloved children’s book didn’t translate to the big screen, winding up with a 10-percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. That puts it in the same dismal territory as the Point Break remake and Jeff Daniels’ pro-Confederacy Gods and Generals. It’s so bad, it could very easily be accused of ruining your evening if you watched it. But is that the only thing the nefarious kitty should be blamed for. What if the Cat in the Hat was a time-traveling, international assassin. Reddit sure seems to think that might be the case. In the vein of other Fake History images that are super popular on the site these days, Mike Myers’ Cat in the Hat has been reimagined this week. Follow along as we Dr. Suess-ify this meme. “I don’t like ol’ president Lincoln, in his skull a bullet I be sinking. Seward and Johnson should be dead as been discussed, now I jump off the balcony and shout ‘Sic Semper Tyrannus.'”. “The gloves may be white but I assure you black is my hand, as I throw a bomb at Archduke Franz ...