Mini-kits prompt the same remembering as the complete Bi-Folkal kits, but they are designed for a shorter program series on a smaller budget.

You'll still find a media presentation and a leader's guide stuffed with program ideas and discussion topics. You'll have to gather most of your own things to touch and make your own photocopies.

The red canvas bag is smaller than the blue and yellow kit bag, but it still holds a lot of programming inside!

Aprons

People don't wear aprons like they used to. But there are aprons on many of the women-and some of the men-in our memories.

Aprons complete mini-kit comprises:

Media Presentation on DVD with Guide Page in Binder: "Apronstrings." This collection of aprons and the stories that they (or their owners) might tell will prompt many more stories from your group, and maybe some aprons, too. The 14 minute DVD has subtitles.

25 Handouts: "Aprons." Here are 25 copies of a four-page handout including a photograph, reminiscence, sing-along song, and sketches for discussion.

Two Skits: Conversations between a mother and daughter. "The Attic" and "At the Bazaar." Two large-print scripts for each.

Guide: How to use each item in the kit, discussion questions, piano music, ideas and resources for more (and more) programs on aprons. (24 pages)

Mini-Kit Bag:Holds everything together in a convenient carrying case of red canvas. Includes window pocket label.

AP155 $130

Christmas (1)

This mini-kit is not just for programs in December. It's for remembering Christmas past and planning for Christmas next at any time of the year. This is a cool program topic for July-the perfect time to start making those new decorations and gifts!

Christmas (1) complete mini-kit comprises:

Media Presentation on DVD with Guide in Binder: "Open for Christmas." This audiovisual extravaganza features holiday traditions, celebrations, and bright lights from all across America. It closes with a song composed just for the purpose. The 12 minute DVD has subtitles.

Actiphile: A dozen activities ready to photocopy and use over and over again. A song, craft project, season's greetings in 20 languages, holiday trivia, a game, nametags, and more.

Skit: Two opposing theories of Christmas shopping go up against each other in "Are You Ready for Christmas?" Three large print scripts.

Manual: This is a great present to give yourself for planning programs all year long-to remember Christmas traditions and celebrations past, and to prepare for Christmas future. (100 festive pages)

Mini-Kit Bag:Holds everything together in a convenient carrying case of red canvas. Includes window pocket label.

CM155 $165

Friends

Long-ago and faraway friends are with us in our hearts and memories. This program will help bring them back and keep them close. And it will provide a warm environment for discovering new friends. This is just the thing for your volunteer recognition event!

Friends complete mini-kit comprises:

Media Presentation on DVD with Guide Page in Binder: "An Album of Friends" offers an introduction to a discussion of all kinds of friends: old friends, newly-discovered friends, casual friends, understanding friends, and friends on call. The images are accompanied by music and poetry. The six minute DVD has subtitles.

25 Handouts:"Remember Me When This You See." This four-page handout includes songs, poetry, quotations, and autographs-all designed to prompt friendly discussion.

Three Skits:Three short skits are in the form of telephone calls among friends." Three scripts for "The Friendly Neighbor" and two each for "The Day After" and "The Loan."

Guide: How to use each item in the kit, discussion questions, piano music, ideas and resources for warm and friendly programs. (20 pages)

Mini-Kit Bag:Holds everything together in a convenient carrying case of red canvas. Includes window pocket label.

AL155 $110

Jewish Memories

You don't have to be Jewish to enjoy these images of Jewish holidays and history, family scenes, culture and entertainment.

Jewish Memories complete mini-kit comprises:

Media Presentation on DVD with Guide Page in Binder: Thirty minutes of reminiscences and music are accompanied by a treasure trove of images. The guide includes at least one discussion question for every image. Produced in Canada by Susan Berrin. The 30-minute DVD has subtitles.

Chanukah Menorah:A small version of the candle holder that represents light and religious freedom.

Guide: How to use the materials, discussion questions, and additional resources. (12 pages)

Mini-Kit Bag:Holds everything together in a convenient carrying case of red canvas. Includes window pocket label.

JM155 $115

Valentine's Day

You'll love using the collection of resources in this kit to prompt memories and discussion of affectionate greetings sent and received. Available with various format combinations:

Valentine's Day complete mini-kit comprises:

Media Presentation on DVD with Guide Page in Binder:The message here is that sharing affectionate greetings is too fun and too important to only do it one day a year! The 10-minute DVD has subtitles.

Actiphile: Fourteen activities are ready to pick up and use: nametags, craft, sentence starts, and cards, plus famous lovers to match up, historical events of February 14th, and rebus valentines. Complete with instructions for using each activity.

Guide:The script for the slides, discussion questions, program ideas, and additional resources. (4 pages)

Mini-Kit Bag:Holds everything together in a convenient carrying case of red canvas. Includes window pocket label.

VT155 $110

Slideas Mini-Kits

In each of the following mini-kits, a 20-slide slideas set has been put in an 80-slide Kodak carousel tray and packaged together with an Actiphile of a dozen or more activity masters and a guide with the script for the slides, discussion questions, program ideas, and additional resources.

Each comes in a red canvas mini-kit bag, with a window pocket label.

This is the most convenient format for libraries and others lending these materials.

Christmas (2)-Decorations Mini-Kit: MK184 $82
(Note: The Christmas Actiphile is the same in both Christmas mini-kits, but the images are completely different.)

Easter Mini-Kit: MK182 $82

Fathers Mini-Kit: MK142 $82

Food Mini-Kit: MK121 $92
(a picture set is included in MK121)

Fourth of July Mini-Kit: MK163 $82

Halloween Mini-Kit: MK164 $82

Labor Day Mini-Kit: MK193 $92
(a picture set is included in MK193)

Memorial Day Mini-Kit: MK192 $92
(a picture set is included in MK192)

Mothers Mini-Kit: MK112 $82

New Year Mini-Kit: MK181 $82

St. Patrick's Day Mini-Kit: MK183 $82

Thanksgiving Mini-Kit: MK174 $82

Trees (formerly Arbor Day) Mini-Kit: MK162 $82