Magical, Musical Monday (Day One)
It's singing-dancing-acting time! Learn about You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, featuring our favorite characters from the "Peanuts" comic strip, famously created and illustrated by Charles M. Schulz.
1. Introduction to You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Ms. Jodi introduces the musical, explaining that it is very different from most musicals: Rather than a big journey or life-changing moment, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown is a collection of simple "scenes" that focus on the everyday joys and challenges of the Peanuts gang, including Snoopy.
Ms. Jodi introduces the musical, explaining that it is very different from most musicals: Rather than a big journey or life-changing moment, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown is a collection of simple "scenes" that focus on the everyday joys and challenges of the Peanuts gang, including Snoopy.
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2: Watch: The opening of the 1985 animated special of You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown.
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3. Listen: Opening dialogue/song from the original 1967 Off-Broadway cast recording.
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4. Listen: Opening from the 1999 Broadway revival of the musical, with lyrics.
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5. Learn the Song: Ms. Bridie teaches "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" along with some simple choreography. Then, she invites us to listen to three interpretations of a song sung by Charlie Brown's favorite furry friend!
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6. Watch: Snoopy sings the song "Suppertime" in the animated TV Special.
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7. Listen: A recording of the song from the original Off-Broadway production.
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8. Watch: High School Musical star Zan Efron played Snoopy in a high school production!
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9. Discuss : Ms. Bridie introduces the character of Snoopy and why we love our pets (including her own kitty!). Why do we love Snoopy? She discusses his amazing imagination and leads an improv exercise!
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10. Rehearse: This Week's Goodbye Song
This week's goodbye song is one Ms. Bridie's favorite songs, "Happiness," using some basic movement and sign language. |
Day Two
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You're Invited! Become a member of our Facebook Group to share a rehearsal video for one of our songs, and tell us what you are thinking about You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown!
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Wild, Whimsical Wednesday - Day Three
1. Explore and Discuss
Ms. Jodi welcomes everyone with this week’s opening song and talks about some of the other "Peanuts" characters including Lucy, Linus, Sally and Schroeder. She introduces the song, “A Book Report on Peter Rabbit” which illustrates each character's traits. She also illuminates the philosophical nature of Linus and his penchant for his blanket. After listening to “Book Report,” she asks us to work with Ms. Bridie to learn part of the song, “My Blanket and Me.”
Ms. Jodi welcomes everyone with this week’s opening song and talks about some of the other "Peanuts" characters including Lucy, Linus, Sally and Schroeder. She introduces the song, “A Book Report on Peter Rabbit” which illustrates each character's traits. She also illuminates the philosophical nature of Linus and his penchant for his blanket. After listening to “Book Report,” she asks us to work with Ms. Bridie to learn part of the song, “My Blanket and Me.”
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2. Listen: "A Book Report on Peter Rabbit" sung by the original Off-Broadway cast.
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3. Watch: An excerpted clip of the same song from the 1985 animated special.
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4. Learn the Song
Grab a blanket and bring it for this video, in which Ms. Bridie teaches a portion of the song “My Blanket and Me.” Ms. Bridie explores the character of Linus, and why he values his blanket so much! |
5. Discuss
Ms. Jodi explores how comic strips tell powerful stories. She delves further into the world created by Charles M. Shultz, encouraging us to create our own strip and caricatures! Then, sing our Goodbye Song! |
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6. Watch: Schultz draws Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang
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7. Learn: How to create your own comic strip - a story broken into scenes.
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8. Watch: Charles Schulz talks about the true meaning behind Charlie Brown.
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9. Journaling and Writing Activities
During this time, it’s important to find different ways to express what we feel and think. Click on this PDF for ways to promote written reflection about the themes and characters of You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. 
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Day Four
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You're Invited! Become a member of our Facebook Group to share a rehearsal video for one of our songs, and tell us what you are thinking about You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown!
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Fabulous, Fun Friday - Day Five
1. Teamwork!
Ms. Bridie sings the opening song and introduces the concept of being a member of a team, not only Charlie Brown's world, but in our world at this challenging time. Then Ms. Bridie teaches us the song, “T-E-A-M (The Baseball Game).”
Ms. Bridie sings the opening song and introduces the concept of being a member of a team, not only Charlie Brown's world, but in our world at this challenging time. Then Ms. Bridie teaches us the song, “T-E-A-M (The Baseball Game).”
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2. Discuss: Ms. Bridie and Ms. Jodi talk about contributions we make to the greater good and how our personal gifts can serve others. What role do each of us play?
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3. Watch: In our final video, all the Kids Love Musicals! teaching team gathers from their own homes to share a special version of the song "Happiness."
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4. Playtime with Peanuts!
Finish the week with more ideas for playing at home, including resources for online research about Charles Schulz and the Peanuts gang, making your own blanket, or enacting scenes from Charlie Brown with the other "actors" in your home!
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Bonus Video: Kristin Chenoweth and Andrew Lippa sing “Happiness” from a TV special celebrating the 50th anniversary of "Charlie Brown Christmas."
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Bonus Video: Learn about the legacy of Charles Schultz in this special feature from The Peanuts Movie.
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Bonus Video: David Benoit and the National Symphony Orchestra perform a musical tribute to Peanuts creator Charles Shultz in the 2000 television broadcast of "The Capitol Fourth" in Washington, DC. Kristin Chenowith sings again!
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Bonus Videos: Learn to draw Charlie Brown and Snoopy from Steven Martino, director of The Peanuts Movie in 2015. (Did you know Snoopy's birthday is August 10th?)
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Final Message
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Stay tuned for more exciting videos and activities over the summer months!
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