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4-H clover Matilda: comparing the book/movie/play & living out events from Matilda’s story.

Event information

Date

Location

MN

Contact

Amy Wadding, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Freeborn County 
[email protected] or 507-377-5660

 

Join us as we explore the story of Matilda. 

We will meet in April for 5 weeks virtually to read through the book. In May we will watch the movie and make some of the snacks referenced in the book. In June, we will finish our exploring while watching the live play at the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center. After these 3 versions of the Matilda story are finished, we will gather in June to do a comparison of the book, movie, & play. We will also keep creating ‘things’ from the story for us to experience ourselves. We will showcase this project comparison (& possibly other creations we create) at the Freeborn County Fair of our findings, comparing, and time together. Freeborn County 4-H will provide you with a book copy of the Matilda story & pay for your ticket into the play. Questions about this can be directed to Amy Wadding at [email protected] or 1-507-377-5660.

Dates and Session Information

  • Virtual via Zoom on Tues. April 1, 2025 from 6:30-7:30pm reviewing chapters 1-4
  • Virtual via Zoom on Mon. April 7, 2025 from 6:30-7:30pm reviewing chapters 5-8
  • Virtual via Zoom on Tues. April 15, 2025 from 6:30-7:30pm reviewing chapters 9-12
  • Virtual via Zoom on Mon. April 21, 2025 from 6:30-7:30pm reviewing chapters 13-17
  • Virtual via Zoom on Tues. April 29, 2025 from 6:30-7:30pm reviewing chapters 18-21
  • In person at the Government Center on Sat. May 10, 2025 at 1-4pm to watch movie (snacks provided)
  • In person at Marion Ross Performing Arts Center on Thurs. June 19, 2025 at 7pm to watch play 
  • In person in Fairlane Building at Freeborn County Fairgrounds on June 26 from 5-8pm to compare & contrast the book, movie, & play. (Supper will be provided)

The book Matilda will be provided to those who sign up. This will be yours to keep.
If you happen to already have a copy of the book, please communicate with Amy Wadding at [email protected] so another book is not ordered. 
 

Audience

Youth in grades 3 - 8. 

Limited to 30 youth.

Cost

FREE

Registration

Registration opens on 2/1/2025 and the registration deadline is 3/14/2025.  Limited to 30 participants.  To register, log in, or if new to 4-H, enroll, at 4honline.com. For assistance, refer to the event registration guide at z.umn.edu/4hEvent or contact Amy Wadding at [email protected] or    1-507-377-5660.

Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities.  To request disability-related accommodations, please contact Amy Wadding at least two weeks in advance of the event or check out this site: z.umn.edu/4-H-accomodations-request

Language

This offering is delivered in English. 

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