A Party in Mother Goose Land: A One Act Play for Primary Children

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A Party in Mother Goose Land: A One Act Play for Primary Children

by Effa E. (Effa Estelle) Preston

EN·~23 minutes

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Description

Step into a lively celebration where the world of Mother Goose opens its doors to young performers. In this one‑act play, children are invited to explore a charming “Land of Story Books,” meeting familiar heroes and villains while singing catchy welcome and farewell tunes. The script balances simple dialogue with playful rhymes, making it easy for primary‑age groups to follow and enjoy.

A colorful cast of characters ranges from Boy Blue and the brave Jack the Giant Killer to gentle figures like Goldilocks, the Red Riding Hood, and the wise Owl. Costume ideas are flexible—teachers can choose elaborate outfits or simple cardboard labels—so every class can create a vivid tableau without hassle. The roles are designed to let each child shine, whether as a daring pirate, a friendly fairy, or one of the many bear companions.

Music runs through the whole performance, with lively opening numbers that set a joyful tone and closing songs that gently bring the party to a pleasant end. The combination of song, movement, and classic storytelling offers a fun, interactive way for children to practice confidence, teamwork, and a love of timeless tales.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~23 minutes (22K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Emmy, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2017-02-09

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Effa E. (Effa Estelle) Preston

1884–1975

Best known for lively school plays, pageants, and comic verse, this New Jersey teacher turned classroom life into stories and performances children could actually use. Her work helped shape generations of school programs, from Christmas plays to patriotic pageants.

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