GReeN FooLS
SCHOOL WORKSHOPS
Enrich your curriculum with the magic of circus, theatre, and art
Our workshops are more than engaging activities – they’re designed to match Alberta curriculum outcomes while sparking imagination, resilience, and joy in every student. From Physical Education and Wellness to Fine Arts, Health, and Career & Technology Foundations, our programs reinforce what you’re already teaching while giving students an unforgettable, hands-on learning experience.
Workshops build skills in teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and creative expression, while also supporting social-emotional well-being and mental health – priorities at the heart of today’s classrooms.
Each workshop is led by one Green Fools instructor per 30 students, with at least one classroom teacher present. Additional Green Fools instructors can be provided based on your school’s needs.
Bring curriculum to life and book a workshop for your school today!
Phys Ed – Circus Workshops
CIRCUS WORKSHOPS
Inspiring imagination and creative confidence
Bringing joy, confidence, and teamwork through circus.
Circus is a non-competitive, confidence-building, and team-oriented activity that allows students to set and achieve goals in a fun and healthy way.
Students try skills such as juggling, diabolo, flower sticks, poi, plate spinning, tight wire, slack line, rolling barrels, rola bola, and yo-yo.
Private School Option: Private schools receive access to our full range of circus training, including strap-in stilts, walking barrels, unicycle, and aerial skills.
Curriculum Connections
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Physical Education & Wellness (K–6): movement skills, active living, teamwork, and self-regulation.
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Health & Life Skills (K–9): decision-making, safety, and healthy relationships.
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Career & Technology Foundations (Grades 5–9): collaboration, problem-solving, and reflection.
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High School Physical Education (10–12): active living, teamwork, leadership, and skill development.
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Career & Life Management (CALM, 10–12): stress management, personal responsibility, and healthy lifestyles.
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Social-Emotional Learning & Mental Health (K–12): confidence, resilience, inclusion, and positive risk-taking.
Grades: K–12
Length: Flexible (from single sessions to 3-week workshops)
Cost & Supervision:
$110/hr per instructor, plus one additional hour per instructor, per day, (30-minute set up and 30-minute tear down).
Our standard instructor-to-student ratio is 1:15. Schools may opt for a 1:30 ratio to help with budgeting, but both the Phys Ed teacher and the classroom teacher must be present for safety.
Visual Arts – Puppet Workshops
COLLABORATIVE PUPPET WORKSHOPS
Inspiring imagination and creative confidence
Students expand their creativity through hands-on puppet making and 3D design. Projects can be individual or collaborative, making this a versatile program for junior high and high school classrooms. They learn manipulation techniques, problem-solving, and teamwork while producing unique works that reflect their imagination.
Curriculum Connections
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Fine Arts – Visual Arts (7–12): design, creation, and critique of original work.
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Career & Technology Foundations (7–9): safe tool use, planning, and collaboration.
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High School Visual Arts / Drama (10–12): advanced design, performance integration, and reflective practice.
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Career & Life Management (10–12): collaboration, stress management, and problem-solving through group projects.
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Social-Emotional Learning & Mental Health (7–12): self-expression, pride in achievement, resilience, and creative confidence.
Grades: 7–12
Length: Dependent on project
Cost & Supervision: $110/hr per instructor, plus one additional hour per instructor, per day, (30-minute set up and 30-minute tear down).
Our standard instructor-to-student ratio is 1:15. Schools may opt for a 1:30 ratio to help with budgeting, but both the Phys Ed teacher and the classroom teacher must be present for safety.
SOCK PUPPET WORKSHOPS
Hands-on creativity for early learners
Students bring their imagination to life as they design, dye, and decorate their own sock puppets. Along the way, they develop fine motor skills, storytelling abilities, and self-expression in a playful, supportive environment. Each child finishes with a puppet they can proudly animate and take home.
Curriculum Connections
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Fine Arts – Visual Arts (K–6): designing, decorating, and creating original art.
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English Language Arts (K–6): storytelling, communication, and narrative play.
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Physical Education & Wellness (K–6): building confidence, cooperation, and perseverance.
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Social-Emotional Learning & Mental Health (K–6): imaginative expression, confidence building, and pride of ownership.
Grades: K–3 (adaptable up to Grade 6)
Length: 2–3 classes
Cost & Supervision:
$110/hr per instructor, plus one additional hour per instructor, per day, (30-minute set up and 30-minute tear down).
Our standard instructor-to-student ratio is 1:15. Schools may opt for a 1:30 ratio to help with budgeting, but both the Phys Ed teacher and the classroom teacher must be present for safety.
FOAM PUPPET WORKSHOPS
Building skills through design and performance
Students gain practical, hands-on experience as they construct their own Muppet-style foam puppets using tools such as knives, glue guns, and sewing.
The process encourages patience, craftsmanship, and collaboration while blending technical skill with artistic imagination. Each student finishes with a durable puppet they can proudly use for performance and storytelling.
Curriculum Connections
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Fine Arts – Visual Arts (Grades 7–12): design, build, manipulate, and present original work.
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Drama (Grades 7–12): integrating puppetry into performance, storytelling, and critique.
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Career & Technology Foundations (Grades 7–9): safe tool use, iterative design, and collaborative making.
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Social-Emotional Learning & Mental Health (Grades 7–12): persistence, pride in craftsmanship, teamwork, and creative confidence.
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High School Visual Arts / Drama (Grades 10–12): advanced design, reflective practice, and creative integration into performance.
Grades: 7–12
Length: 3–4 classes
Cost & Supervision: $110/hr per instructor, plus one additional hour per instructor, per day, (30-minute set up and 30-minute tear down).
Our standard instructor-to-student ratio is 1:15. Schools may opt for a 1:30 ratio to help with budgeting, but both the Phys Ed teacher and the classroom teacher must be present for safety.
SHADOW PUPPETS WORKSHOPS
Transforming stories into visual theatre
Students design and create shadow puppets – from characters to entire worlds – and explore how light and movement bring stories to life. This hands-on residency combines visual art with drama, giving students a unique way to experiment with narrative and performance.
Curriculum Connections
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Fine Arts – Visual Arts & Drama (Grades 4–9): design, construction, and storytelling through puppetry.
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Career & Technology Foundations (Grades 7–9): collaborative design, tool use, and creative problem-solving.
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High School Drama (Grades 10–12): integrating design into performance, exploring narrative forms, and reflective practice.
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Social-Emotional Learning & Mental Health (Grades 4–12): teamwork, persistence, confidence in performance, and creative expression.
Grades: 4–12 (best fit for Junior High)
Length: 1–3 classes
Cost & Supervision: $110/hr per instructor, plus one additional hour per instructor, per day, (30-minute set up and 30-minute tear down).
Our standard instructor-to-student ratio is 1:15. Schools may opt for a 1:30 ratio to help with budgeting, but both the Phys Ed teacher and the classroom teacher must be present for safety.
SIMPLE MARIONETTE PUPPETS WORKSHOPS
Bringing characters to life through movement
Students construct their own marionette-style puppets and discover how strings and movement can turn simple designs into expressive characters. By the end, each student has a working puppet and the skills to animate it – a hands-on lesson in both craftsmanship and theatre arts.
Curriculum Connections
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Fine Arts – Visual Arts & Drama (Grades 1–6): design, construction, and creative storytelling.
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Career & Technology Foundations (Grades 7–9): safe tool use, iterative design, and collaborative making.
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High School Drama (Grades 10–12): applying puppetry to performance and reflective practice (adaptable for senior classes).
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Social-Emotional Learning & Mental Health (Grades 1–9): patience, coordination, pride in creation, and confidence in performance.
Grades: 1–9 (best fit for Elementary and Junior High)
Length: 2–3 classes
Cost & Supervision: $110/hr per instructor, plus one additional hour per instructor, per day, (30-minute set up and 30-minute tear down).
Our standard instructor-to-student ratio is 1:15. Schools may opt for a 1:30 ratio to help with budgeting, but both the Phys Ed teacher and the classroom teacher must be present for safety.
Theatre and Drama – Physical Theatre Workshops
MASK WORKSHOPS
Exploring identity and character through movement
Students experiment with neutral, half-mask, full-face, and Commedia dell’Arte masks. Each style unlocks new forms of creative expression, from emotional honesty with neutral masks to archetypal storytelling with Commedia characters.
Through breathwork, physical exploration, and character building, students learn to embody roles in bold and expressive ways.
Curriculum Connections
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Fine Arts – Drama (Grades 5–9): theatre history, character exploration, and performance skills.
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Career & Technology Foundations (Grades 7–9): collaboration, planning, and iterative learning.
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High School Drama (Grades 10–12): advanced role-play, archetypes, and expressive performance.
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Social-Emotional Learning & Mental Health (Grades 5–12): empathy, identity exploration, confidence, and creative risk-taking.
Grades: 5–12
Length: Flexible
Cost & Supervision: $110/hr per instructor, plus one additional hour per instructor, per day, (30-minute set up and 30-minute tear down).
Our standard instructor-to-student ratio is 1:15. Schools may opt for a 1:30 ratio to help with budgeting, but both the Phys Ed teacher and the classroom teacher must be present for safety.
CLOWNING WORKSHOPS
Unlocking joy, resilience, and bravery
Students learn European-style clowning techniques such as slapstick, improvisation, and physical comedy. Beyond the laughter, clowning teaches students to embrace vulnerability, build confidence, and connect authentically with peers.
Curriculum Connections
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Fine Arts – Drama (Grades K–6): imaginative play, character exploration, and physical theatre.
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Fine Arts – Drama (Grades 7–9): improvisation, ensemble building, and performance skills.
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High School Drama (Grades 10–12): advanced physical theatre, expressive movement, and reflective practice.
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Social-Emotional Learning & Mental Health (K–12): resilience, joy, peer connection, and confidence through risk-taking.
Grades: K–12
Length: Flexible
Cost & Supervision:
$110/hr per instructor, plus one additional hour per instructor, per day, (30-minute set up and 30-minute tear down).
Our standard instructor-to-student ratio is 1:15. Schools may opt for a 1:30 ratio to help with budgeting, but both the Phys Ed teacher and the classroom teacher must be present for safety.
MIME WORKSHOPS
The art of storytelling without words.
Students explore body language, character development, and creative problem-solving through mime.
By focusing on movement and expression instead of dialogue, they learn new ways to communicate ideas and emotions with clarity and imagination.
Curriculum Connections
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Fine Arts – Drama (Grades K–6): imaginative play, role exploration, and basic storytelling.
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Fine Arts – Drama (Grades 7–9): movement-based performance, character development, and collaboration.
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High School Drama (Grades 10–12): advanced non-verbal communication, narrative building, and reflective practice.
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Social-Emotional Learning & Mental Health (K–12): focus, self-regulation, empathy, and confidence in creative risk-taking.
Grades: K–12
Length: Flexible
Cost & Supervision:
$110/hr per instructor, plus one additional hour per instructor, per day, (30-minute set up and 30-minute tear down).
Our standard instructor-to-student ratio is 1:15. Schools may opt for a 1:30 ratio to help with budgeting, but both the Phys Ed teacher and the classroom teacher must be present for safety.
MURALS – WITH DEAN STANTON
MURAL WORKSHOPS
Celebrating community through collaborative art
Led by Calgary-based artist Dean Stanton, mural residencies invite students to design and paint large-scale works that leave a lasting legacy in their school. Projects can be adapted to fit the size, vision, and budget of each school – from small indoor murals to expansive outdoor installations.
Curriculum Connections
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Fine Arts – Visual Arts (Grades K–6): collaborative design, drawing, and painting.
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Career & Technology Foundations (Grades 7–9): project planning, teamwork, and creative problem-solving.
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High School Visual Arts (Grades 10–12): advanced design, critique, and reflective practice through large-scale art.
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Social-Emotional Learning & Mental Health (K–12): belonging, pride, teamwork, and school-wide connection through a shared accomplishment.
Grades: K–12
Length: Customizable and dependant on how many classes and grades are participating.
Cost: Quote required
