This was fun and super easy to follow. The students were able to learn the songs quickly. They made up their own actions to the songs."
---Regina Odell
"I have done several Bad Wolf Press musicals with my classes over the years and love them all. This is the 3rd time I am doing Coyote Steals the Summer with my 4th graders and it is the perfect culmination to our study of CA Natives and the legends they tell. My students learn the songs and dialogue so quickly and show such enthusiasm for the music. We love presenting our musicals to other classes and student's families, and everyone who watches just raves about them."
---4th grade teacher Auburn, CA
"Coyote---great show, catchy tunes.... great for reader's theater. My students really enjoyed it. The CD is very catchy too!"
---2nd grade teacher Brookline, MA
"All the students were involved on the stage---everyone had a part. The children enjoyed performing and are still singing the songs on bus trips. They had fun."
---June Dudding, Teacher (1st grade), Margaret Leary Elementary, Butte, MT
"Coyote Steals the Summer was easy to learn. The students picked up on the songs quickly. The language and story line made sense to them. It had a really cute lesson. It tied nicely into our Aboriginal and Science curriculum. I also liked that it was a nice short play, which made it easy to find time to practice throughout the day.
"Doing a play helps the students become more confident and outgoing. They learn how to read different forms of text. It is important that students know how to present themselves in front of an audience. It helps with their speech, vocabulary and language. The students are excited to be a part of something big in the school and to present in front of their parents and peers."
---Melissa Vissner, Teacher (1st-2nd grade), Cormorant Lake School, Cormorant, Manitoba, Canada
"I love this show. The music is so singable and the story is fun. When kids leave for middle school they often say one of the things they remember the most was being in a play or performing on stage. The kids love this. It helps them develop confidence and self-worth. And the parents love it."
---Rebecca Anderson, Teacher (K-3), Abia Judd Elementary, Prescott, AZ
"My students loved it -- they wanted to perform over and over. I really appreciate the way your shows reinforce ideas and concepts that we are studying. We do thematic based units at my school, and so many of the topics are done in your play. There is nothing disappointing about about any of your work in my opinion. Just keep doing more!"
---Ann Burk, Teacher (1st grade), Montana City School, Montana City, MT
"The songs and script are perfect. What a wonderful sense of humor! History is a great avenue of learning. Kids and adults of all ages love being with plays like this. It's easy, too. Our whole school watched us perform."
---Linda Busby, Teacher (4th and 7th grades), Rees Elementary, Houston, TX
"I loved all the detailed instructions. The play allowed each student to 'shine.' Some of the more reserved students really expressed themselves openly through their character. The Texans was a perfect culminating activity to conclude our year-long study of Texas history."
---Juanita Fox, Teacher (4th grade) Coker Elementary, San Antonio, TX
"I loved seeing the children try something new. Our whole school looks forward to our performances. The children seem to gain a great deal of confidence too."
---Peggy O'Leary, Teacher (4th grade), Kimberlin Academy, Garland, TX
