"Having used the play13 Colonies for over 10 years in my 5th grade classroom, I knew the power of teaching concepts through musical theater. Never did I imagine how much my students would learn about the Age of Exploration with the the play European Explorers in the New World. Our Common Core focus demands that we teach concepts more fully using higher levels of learning that ultimately focus on creativity. This play truly met that goal. My students found the play not only humorous, but through singing these songs, they were able to clearly convey the major concepts and accomplishments of exploration. I was so impressed with this year's class's deeper understanding of the Age of Exploration and I know it was because I incorporated this play."
---Nona Reimer, Teacher (5th grade), John S. Malcom Elementary School, Laguna Niguel, CA
I am a fifth grade teacher and used this as an introduction to our European Explorers unit. Students learned so much from the play. Students from all academic levels enjoyed and succeeded. It was a great success and I will definitely be purchasing more for next year.
---Marisol, 5th Grade Teacher
