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children's theatre"What a wonderful time our families had at the Arithmetickles show.  You have put together a terrific assembly that truly puts fun into math. The activities used gave true “life” meaning to everyday math facts. It was great to see parents and child teams on stage having fun and learning at the same time!"
Bob Crider, Principal, Greencastle-Antrim Elementary, Greencastle, PA.

Thanks for the great Math Night! Parents and students left with a positive feeling about math. The questions were beyond surface level and the students had to think and calculate.
Sandra Hetzer, Staff Development Facilitator, Anthony Rossi School, Vineland, NJ

“Arithmetickles provides an educational and entertaining program that can be adapted to all ages.  It offers an opportunity to involve students in both creative thinking and problem solving experiences.  I would highly recommend this program to any school for all age groups.”
Sarah Evans, Director, Regional Arts Education Network, Richmond, KY

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“I would absolutely recommend this program to other schools!  What a fresh approach to learning math for the students.  They now know why learning math is so important and they never knew it could be so much fun!
Stephanie Deamicis, Cultural Arts, Northwest Elementary, Leominster, MA

“Arithmetickles provided a wonderful learning opportunity for both the children and their parents.  The materials were available and appropriate.  Thank you for your dedication to the highest ideals of education."
Marilyn Wunder, Principal, John MandracchiaSawmill IS, Commack, NY  

"You did a great job of showing how math can be fun, and how it is used in everyday life!”
Principal, Nohl Canyon Elementary, Anaheim, CA

"They loved the games, stories and teachers’ participation.”  
M. Potter, Teacher, Oakdale Elementary School, Oakdale, CT 

"I wish we could have this program every year!”
Nancy Giannasi, Teacher, Weems Elementary, Manassas, VA

“Arithmetickles blended both the content area of math with the life skill, humor.  Our students spent an hour of problem solving in a very humorous setting that really did connect them to the real world. Thank you!”
Maggie Lewis, Learning Facilitator, Lakeview Elementary, Wind Lake, WI

“Arithmetickles was one of the best assemblies ever presented at our school.”
Joyce Brennan, Principal, Frenchtown Elementary, Frenchtown, NJ

“It’s not often that math is presented in such a lively, creative, fun way.  A kindergarten teacher commented that she went back to her classroom with lots of motivation to do fun activities with her students.”
Diane Mikulis, PTA Chairman, Triadelphia Ridge Elementary, Ellicott City, MD

“The integration of math, to literacy, to theatre was excellent!”
Joanne Wojszillo, Dean of Students, Richmond Elementary, Fleetwood, PA

 “I felt the program really captured the student’s attention.  The show made math interesting and fun for children.  I believe this to be an innovative way of teaching math.”
Jessica O’Sullivan, Teacher, School #2, Fort Lee, NJ

“The presentation was very upbeat!  The children were interested the entire time.  It reviewed many of our important math concepts. A job well done!”
Mrs. Jardin, Teacher, Campbell Elementary, New Bedford, MA

“This program kept students focused for the entire hour.  Arithmetickles was content driven, had a high level of creative thinking skills and was age appropriate.”
S. Freeman, Teacher, Silver Creek Elementary School, Berea, KY

“The program really got the students to think.  Great memory skills.  I would definitely recommend Arithmetickles to other schools!”
Debbie Capasso, PTA, Jacob Gunther Elementary School, N. Bellmore, NY

“This show reinforces problem solving skills and basic math facts.  It was “fun” learning!”
April Morris, Math Coordinator, J. H Bayne Elementary, Capitol Heights, MD  

“Arithmetickles was both educational and entertaining.  We had fun and actually concentrated on math problem solving.  Thanks for a great show!"
M. McNeill, Principal, W.C. Petty Elementary, Antioch, IL

“Thank you for the wonderful program.  It motivated the students and gave them a renewed interest in Math.  The children couldn’t stop talking about it!”
Connie Meyers, Assembly Coordinator, South Harrison School, Harrisonville, NJ

"Learning should always be this much fun!"
Jodi Firestone, PTO Chairperson, Hershey Elementary School, Hershey, PA

"’Arithmetickles’ was the best interactive math program I’ve ever seen!  It showed students that math can be fun!"
Genevieve Johnson, Principal, Sunny Brea School, San Mateo, CA

"One of the elementary school math specialists attended – she plans to spread the word about "Arithmetickles".  Several parents have approached me with high praise for the show."
Jon Hanbury, W. T. Cooke Elementary School, Virginia Beach, VA

"Different from any assembly we’ve ever had at our school.  Educational yet entertaining.  And it was very easy to work with you!"
Karen Sullivan, PTA Enrichment Coordinator, PS 114, Belle Harbor, NY

"Entertaining, fun and educational!  The presenter has an alluring personality and was great with students and staff."
Steve Latman, El Sierra School, Downers Grove, IL

"My children were so excited about the show during school that they insisted we all go see the evening show at 7pm.  It was great!"
Mark Pesotski, Parent, Holly Glenn School, Williamstown, NJ

"Not only was this a unique assembly because of the mathematical focus, it also really emphasized the importance of auditory memory!"
Wendy Spark, Principal, Coyote Creek School San Ramon CA

"The program was age appropriate and adjusted for grade levels.  I would highly recommend it."
Susan Ried, PTA, Simon Lake School, Milford, CT

"The presentation not only challenged our students but made math relevant and fun; involving the staff was a great touch!"
Carl L. Wilkey, Principal, Michael E. Bauer School, Decatur, IL

 "The children loved the program and talked about it the rest of the day."
Ann Melo, Westport Elementary School, Westport, MA

"’Arithmetickles’ was fast-paced, high energy fun.  The concepts were simple enough for kindergarten while offering challenging thinking for 2nd graders."
Michelle Glenn, Worthington Elementary School, Ellicott City, MD

"The program was very educational.  The staff and students enjoyed the show very much."
Genee Hunter, Huntington School, Riverview, MI

"Great program for all ages!  Loved that it was a completely different show for K-2 and 3-5.  The kids loved it (especially the great involvement of the teachers!)"
Lauren Scher, Mt. Pleasant School, Livingston, NJ

"What a delight!  "Arithmetickles" was just outstanding!  From the laughter and the genuine, heartfelt applause, you could tell how much the children enjoyed it and understood the message that "math is around us all the time".  Certainly the children will remember the way they laughed and participated, but they also took away the valuable lessons on math and its significance in our daily lives.  It was entertaining, interactive and clever!"
Leslie Abrew, Principal, Lowell School, Teaneck, NJ

"An exciting new way to introduce math.  Very enjoyable and educationally sound."
C. Marvin, Khalil Gibran Elementary School, Yonkers, NY

"The "Arithmetickles" show was well-organized, high energy and moved quickly.  Age appropriate content…overall, well done!"
Crystal Ames, Easley Elementary School, Durham, NC

"Math concepts were presented in a fun and enjoyable way."
Kim Smith, Glendale Kenly School, Kenly, NC

"Excellent link to math in the real world."
Janet Horan, Principal, F. L. Walther Elementary School, Lumberton, NJ
 

"Each show was designed to fit the different grade levels.  The kids came out from the program saying how much fun they had.  Teachers, too!"
Kristi Motsch, Principal, Violet Elementary School, Pickerington, OH

"Our kids had so much fun it barely registered that they were learning and practicing math!"
Pam Pezzullo, Errickson School, Freehold, NJ

"I still smile when I think of the program!  It was also nice to include teachers in a non-threatening way.  Well paced and so cool!"
Patricia M. Rutt, teacher, DeFranco Elementary School, Bangor, PA

"This program is a great way to show children the importance of math in their lives"
Michele Provenzale, Stagecoach Elementary School, Selden, NY

"’Arithmetickles’ was very engaging and interactive.  It demonstrated how we do math in a real world way."
J. Valk, Hope Highlands School, Cranston, RI

"This program was fantastic.  Our children were excited and eager to participate.  We will invite Arithmetickles back next year!"
Angie Zabicki, Yorktown Elementary School, Yorktown, VA

...and some reviews from the younger set...


“Thank you very much for coming to our school.  The part I liked the best was when you did the statues because the little boy in the yellow that looks like he has gray hair is my brother his name is brett he’s six years old.  Love Mackensie”


“The show was awsome.  I like the part when you didnt talk. From Sabrina”


“Thank you.  See you tonight.  The show was interesting.  The show was excited.  Math is cool.  Math is great.  I like math see look  5 x 4 = 20   4 x 5 = 20  9 + 9 = 18    18 = 9 – 9.  Thank you  Matthew”


“I liked the show it was fantastical and silly. Love, Brittany”


“Thank you for the magnificent assembly.  You should be a actor.  Man you are the funniest person on earth.  I know.  Now I know how to play multiplication games all because of you.  Sincerely, Beth   PS  You rock.”


“I liked when you and the kids did the multiplication game.  I learned something too – that everywhere there is math.  From Andrew”


“It was funny when the teachers came up on stage.  My favorite teacher was Mrs. D. who played the role of Arnold Schwarzenegger.  I’d like to see you again.  Love, Alexis”


“I liked your show especially when the teachers played the channel game.  I liked it because it had MTV.  Your multiplier, Matthew”  


“Yay! Math!  Sincerely, Adam”


“I loved how you explained that math can be fun.  That was funny when we played the game where the shapes got mixed up.  Thank you very much!  Arithmetickles Rocks!  Sincerely, Megen”


“You really showed us math was fun.  You are really funny and in the end you are really cool.  I would want you to come again.  Thank you, from Timber”


“I learned a lot from your show.  I learned that math comes in many ways.  I like math a whole bunch more now too!  Thank you again!  Love, Rachel”


“Thank you for giving us an assembly and coming all the way from New Jersey.  I learned lots of ways that math could be fun.  Are you coming back you are the funnyist person I’ve ever seen.  From Stefany”


“Your show was awesome.  I liked every game.  I was in the family game. I was Grandpa.  The most important thing of all was I learned that math is fun.  Your friend, Dylan (Grandpa)”


“The assembly was so funny.  It was really a blast.  Everyone enjoyed your act.  I like the part when you couldn’t talk on the microphone.  The teachers game was funny when Mrs. B. talked like she was in Australia.  From Anna”


“Thank you for coming to our school.  I think your funny.  At first I thought math was dumb now I think it is fun.  I hope you come again.  From, Daniel”


“Thank you for the assembly.  Math is fun in playful ways.  Sincerely, Evan - I played 40 year old Mrs. Green”

“The assembly you put on for us was great!  I like the game where the teachers got up on stage and pretended to be people.  From Tyler”

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Moving math out of the textbook and into life!




Arithmetickles

CTC Productions – Children's Theatre Center
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Union City, NJ 07087-6060

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