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WHY BUCKALOPE ELEMENTARY?
Today’s public education systems are struggling. Research has shown a lack of emphasis on character building as well as planting the seeds of career interest and information in elementary level education, specifically kindergarten through third grades.
Buckalope Elementary was created to be a fun, relatable school environment with puppet students and teachers and engaging stories and songs. Focusing on character traits and career possibilities in this way sets the stage early on in students who then move forward on a more positive educational and life journey.
MEET THE CREATORS:
Sandy Rakich
Sandy had been working for over 10 years in the Los Angeles Unified School District as a teacher and counselor and is working on her Ph.D. in Education. She is currently working as an assistant principle for a public high school in Los Angeles. Sandy created Exclusive Education, Inc., a non-profit company – the primary focus to keep the student / counselor dialog active.
Jimmy Mastandrea
Jimmy has been in the music business for over 20 years as a producer and executive for a major record label. About 5 years ago he began making personalized puppets for his friend’s children. The amazing response he received inspired him to bring these puppets to life. He created Furry Friends Productions to bring his love of children, songwriting and storytelling to a wider audience.
Together, Sandy and Jim created Buckalope Elementary – the perfect compliment of their combined experiences along with their passion for a child’s journey from young student to thriving and inspired members of society .
For more information, please contact us:
jimmy@buckalopeelementary.com
sandy@exclusiveed.com
EPISODE GUIDE:
The "Buckalope Elementary" series is made up of six episodes; each curriculum-based vignette focuses on a different character trait or theme, and contains an original song.
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Episode One "Interests, Hobbies & Careers": The kids begin to explore their own interests, are introduced to a wide spectrum of career possibilities, and learn the
difference between careers and hobbies.
Featuring: "The Career Song" Performed by Mr. Rusty
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Episode Two "Self Esteem": While at recess, the kids all try and help Veebie realize her hidden talents and skills, at the same time identifying their own.
Featuring: "Talented Song" Performed by Buckalope and Friends
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Episode Three "Career Day": With the help of Sigmund (the classroom magic board hologram robot) each kid defines their own talents and interests, and then chooses a relevent career to then make "Career Day" presentations.
Featuring: "Learning Is A Hoot" Performed by Mr. Rusty and Mr. Hooty
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Episode Four "Responsibility": Smirk and Mr. Hooty discuss positive steps Smirk could take that will help him start making it to school on time. The class then does an arts-n-crafts assignment, each drawing and sharing something they're responsible for.
Featuring: "The Responsibility Rap" Performed by Smirk, Babay, Charles and Friends
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Episode Five "Teamwork": Pumpkin is really shy when it comes to sports, and chooses to sit out of a tug-o-war game the kids are playing at recess. Babay and Buckalope eventually convince her to join their team, and ultimately learn the value of teamwork.
Featuring: "Let's Make A Team" Performed by Babay and Friends
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Episode Six "The Science Fair": Mr. Rusty has a guest, Jay the Science Dude, come to teach them all about science. The class then puts on their very first Science Fair, where they each team up, and present science projects. Jay the Science Dude then introduces them to a variety of STEM careers.
Featuring: "Science Rules" Performed by Jay the Science Dude; "The Cosmos" Performed by Jay The Science Dude
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