Elementary School Assembly Programs
The Magic of Reading
with Ben Franklin . . .
is a world-class school assembly program designed to enlighten children and inspire them to acquire a love of knowledge, a love of reading that will last forever. Come learn the secrets of one of the world's best and most famous readers, Benjamin Franklin, as he discusses his life and achievements, and his favorite hobby reading.
"From a child I was fond of reading, and all the little money that came into my hands was ever laid out in books."
Many children become part of the program as Ben challenges them to remember everything he says--and rewards them when they do!
The program concludes with a reenactment of a scientific experiment Ben actually performed. Everyone learns, everyone has fun.
Grades K-6 45 minutes
Cost: $400, 1 program; $600 for 2.
Discounts may be available if Ben is already scheduled to be in your area.
Topics Include:
vWhy Reading is Magic
vHow to Make Reading more Fun
vThe Magic of Reading Challenge
vMajor Facts about Ben Franklin
vBen's Four Reading Virtues
If you are looking for something a little different, something sure to get their attention and impart a worthwhile message, take a moment to give me a call.
Remember, as Ben Franklin says, "Lose no time. Be always employed in something useful." Call now!
Among the Famous Things Ben Franklin Did:
Founded the first subscription library in this country
Signed the Declaration of Independence
Charted the Gulf Stream
Helped win the Revolutionary War
Invented bifocal eyeglasses
Founded the University of Pennsylvania
Among the Crazy Things Ben Franklin Did: 
Flew a kite in a thunderstorm
Only went to school two years
Wanted the national bird to be the turkey
Invented the rocking chair
Had the first bathtub in this country
Had a state named after him which has now disappeared
Dr. Rich Davis has performed in character and dress as Benjamin Franklin since 1993. Thousands of schools and libraries have been visited over two decades. Some say this is the best educational school assembly program in the world. Among the schools and libraries that have hosted his performances over the past five years:
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Benjamin Franklin Man of Science
More so than perhaps anyone else in history, Ben Franklin was extraordinarily successful in many areas of endeavor.
He was a self-made businessman, politician, diplomat, a founding father of his country, community leader and innovator, writer, newspaper and almanac publisher, philosopher, fund raiser, educator, inventor, musican, linguist, wit and humorist.
But it was as a man of science that Ben first came to the attention of the world. Ben’s scientific achievements would have tremendous impact on future science and scientists, as well as the history of his country! Because he was world famous as a scientist, Franklin’s influence in France during the Revolutionary War was one of the most powerful weapons in the new country’s bid for independence.
Come meet Benjamin Franklin and learn about his greatest scientific achievements, as well as his life and other accomplishments. The program concludes with the reenactment of a scientific experiment Ben actually performed!
Ben Franklin mapped the Gulf Stream, charted the path of a hurricane, and saved lives by studying and writing about lead poisoning and small pox. He proved that lightning was a form of electricity and founded the first hospital in America, in which today over 5,000 babies are born each year!
Many children become part of the show and help Ben with the program in special ways.
Topics Include:
aMajor facts about Ben Franklin’s life
aElectrical experiments and many other important scientific contributions
aContributions to community and country a Franklin’s wit and humor
Legendary actor Rich Davis has traveled the interstate highways and backroads of America since 1993 speaking at over 5,000 schools, libraries and colleges.
“Performing in the character and dress of Ben Franklin allows me to communicate with an audience in an exciting way that thrills me every time I go on stage.”
Program length: 45 minutes
Grades K-6
Cost: $400, 1 program; $600 for 2.
Discounts may be available if Ben is already scheduled to be in your area.
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