School Assemblies and Library Appearances

Please beware of Martian Televisions, hilarious antics and Thaddeus Rex's signature brand of contagious enthusiasm. With multiple awards for innovative writing and a stage show lauded by major media across the country, Thaddeus happily shares his secret to success. It's simple...Read Like a Rock Star!!

Though his tour schedule continues to grow, Thaddeus still sets time aside to perform at Schools and libraries. Children learn Rex reads constantly in his search for new ideas and can hear songs inspired by books like Alice in Wonderland, Captain Underpants, Green Eggs & Ham and more. Thaddeus tosses in just enough non-fiction to 'keep it real!' Listen for yourself with the T-Rex Jukebox.

Click here to download or read a PDF of Thaddeus Rex's bio.

Lesson Plans using Rex's songs for language arts and creative writing lessons are available FREE.* See the links below to download.

And don't miss T-Rex's songwriting contest, described as “American Idol meets Creative Writing!” Kids (grade K-6) submit poems, America reads and votes for its favorites! The winning poem becomes a song on T-Rex's next CD and the child author becomes a professional songwriter! See contest page for full details.

“Thank you so much. I used your lyrics in my classroom and my students like them very much. They feel grateful for your kindness.” Liang Quan - Dongguan School(Guangdong Province, China)

LESSON PLANS

Click to download a lesson plan from the lists below.

Shakin' In Chicago Lesson Plans

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We Wanna Rock Lesson Plans

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Martian Television Invasion Lesson Plans

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* Lesson plans developed in conjunction with Education Department of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.

Songwriting Workshop

Write Like a Rock Star!! (grades 3–8)–Outline

How can one teach creativity? What’s the secret to transforming a blank sheet of paper into a poem, story, or report? PBS veteran and Award winning singer/songwriter Thaddeus Rex loves to teach the art of creative writing. With specific techniques to help generate ideas and get them on paper, this interactive workshop engages everyone in the room as children brainstorm ideas and collectively write a song. Writing is not easy, but with the right tools, you can do it. Join Thaddeus and Write Like a Rock Star!!

Students will write a song with Thaddeus Rex. They will record the song and Thaddeus will email it to the teacher as an mp3.

Professional Development

Teach Like a Rock Star!!

For teachers of K-6th grade

Reading can be exciting like a rock concert! The classroom is your audience and every audience wants to be excited!! You have the power. Rivet their attention and generate boundless enthusiasm for books. Join PBS veteran and award winning singer/songwriter Thaddeus Rex, who’s concerts have inspired over 250,000 kids across America to get excited about reading. His contagious enthusiasm will have you saying, “I, too, can Teach Like a Rock Star!!”

Write Like a Rock Star!!

For teachers of K-6th grade

How can we teach creativity? What’s the secret to transforming a blank sheet of paper into a poem, story, or report? Join PBS veteran and Award winning singer/songwriter Thaddeus Rex as he teaches the art of creative writing. Learn specific techniques to help students generate ideas and get them down on paper. In this interactive workshop you’ll help write a new song and will learn how every student can Write Like a Rock Star!!

Promote like a Rock Star!!

Thaddeus Rex teaches arts marketing theories and provides practical steps to develop and maintain a successful arts marketing campaign. His program has been equally well received by professional artists, arts presenters and University Students.

Pricing

Prices vary based on location, number of shows required, dates needed and tour routing.

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