For free, reproducible materials you can print yourself, visit our electric universe for teachers, and register for access to information and resources, including louie the lightning bug teacher kits containing reproducible teacher information, student lessons, tests and activity sheets. Build a comprehensive electrical safety program with the worlds most popular electrical safety mascot, louie the lightning bug. Louie the lightning bug showed up every saturday morning in north texas for much of the 1980s. Apr 29, 2010 finally uploaded to youtube, its the louie the lightning bug cords television commercial cords. In 2001, the louie the lightning bug videos were updated with new voiceovers by sheldon and new music tracks produced by mark harrelson, with updated musical arrangements. Louie is a jazz singin lightning bug who teaches elementary school kids how to play it safe around electricity.
See louie items available for purchase in our online store. Louie the lightning bug live and buzzing with prizes. It is extremely important that children understand and respect the power of electricity. The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter. Get a free louie the lightning bug safety kit for kids when you complete the request form teachers and youth leaders who work with children in grades k4 in communities served by one of aeps seven operating companies see list below may request free louie safety booklets or kits for their classgroup. The louie safety kit american electric power louie. Louie is just the person you need to help you understand that just because you may be little in stature, doesnt mean you cant be important or do big things. Along the way he discovers that he is very helpful, fun loving and definitely important. Lightning bug louie, a christmas story by mark frazier. Coloring books and stickers will be given out to all children. Keep louie the lightning bug company as we read the childrens book, the very lonely firefly today in our new reading nook located in the theater. Description alabama power louie the lightning bug tv commercial color model cel setup kurtz and friends, 1994. Lightning bug, a 1987 novel by american author donald harington disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title lightning bug.
Louie singing i just stopped by to see if youre playing safe around electricity. Louie the lightning bug urges kids to stay away from power. The alabama power company was founded by william lay on december 4, 1906 in gadsden. Any couch potato kid from around here will remember him well. Oak ridge electric department louie the lightning bug.
American electric power is offering a free louie the lightning bug safety booklet to those within their service area. To further our commitment to safety especially childrens safety firstenergy s louie the lightning bug drives home the electrical safety message in these companion educational resources. A tenminute animated video will be shown, and louie the lightning bug will make a live appearance. Chris i cant play anything around electricity because i dont have any of it right now. Louie the lightning bug, a tv commercials fanfic fanfiction. Part of lays reason for founding the utility was to spur development of the region.
Our louie the lightning bug toolkits are appropriate for grades k4. The louie character is timelesschildren who learned electrical safety from l. As part of gvecs louie the lightning bug program and coloring contest, the big yellow mascot personally visits each participating school in person. Lightning bug louie a christmas story frazier tales. Please note, booking requests must be submitted at least two weeks, and no more than three months, in advance of the appearance date. It was an ad campaign that local power companies could buy into. If you work with children in grades k4 in communities served by one of aeps seven operating companies, you may request free louie safety booklets or kits for your class. The total lifespan of a lightning bug is anywhere from one to two years. Louie the lightning bug, a streetwise animated cartoon character, teaches kids in alabama about safety around electricity. Book a louie the lightning bug appearance please note, booking requests must be submitted at least two weeks, and no more than three months, in advance of the appearance date. He was so successful in encouraging kids to play it safe around electricity, that georgia power, mississippi power and gulf power adopted his television spots the following year. All requests for louie the lightning bug should be booked two weeks prior to your event date and no more than three months in advance of the date. Get a free louie the lightning bugs safety booklet available only to educators and customers living or working in the aep service territory arkansas, indiana, kentucky, louisiana, michigan, ohio, oklahoma, tennessee, texas, virginia, west virginia. To order your louie the lightning bug toolkit, please complete the form below, and we will mail your toolkit to your school.
A christmas story frazier tales frazier, mr mark f, frazier, mr chris a, frazier, mr chris a on. Any couch potato kid from around here will remember. Louie is a curious little lightning bug who always finds fun and adventure in everything he does. It is endorsed by the national education association and is suitable for grades 1 3. Walter, a line mechanic, let them try on his protective overshoes, gloves and sleeves. Louie the lightning bug is a cartoon character created in 1983 to teach children about electricity and electrical safety. An automatic response is sent via phone andor email if your selected datetime has already been booked or your event falls outside our travel range. Prek 1 leo the lightning bug is a read aloud picture book about a little ligtning bug who cannot turn on his light. Apr 08, 2020 the louie the lightning bug character was developed for alabama power in 1983 to introduce electrical safety to children. Energy efficiency learning kits available for schools. Frazier tales book 6 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
An electrical safety video 10 min cartoon coloring books and stickers activity books if you would like louie the lightning bug to come visit your class and teach you about electrical safety, please call margaret elgin at 865 4251818 or missy shehan at 865 4251830. Easy to read stories, coloring books and experiment workbooks will enlighten students and brighten their days in the classroom. Crouch talked with children about being safe around electricity and passed out louie the lightning bug coloring and activity books. Louie the lightning bug ypsilanti district library. Louie stars in a video which covers staying away from downed power lines, not overloading electric outlets and more. You may also request safety materials for older students using this form. When making live appearances, louie is the lovable but silent type, doing all his talking with prizes. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Alabama power louie the lightning bug tv commercial color. What he has to say can help all kids, says neal wade, manager of public. Louie the lightning bug color pages a cute little guy who really knows his way around electricity. Louie the lightning bug is a trademark of the alabama power company louie voice.
He was so successful in encouraging kids to play it safe around electricity, that georgia power, mississippi power and gulf power adopted his. However, the bulk of that lifespan is spent underground in the larval phase. Louie the lightning bug has been educating students about energy safety for years, with interesting materials and fun activities for children in grades k5. This is the perfect book to help children feel good about themselves, and build their pride and self confidence. On raising children louie the lightning bug stars in. We do have many other great offers you may be interested in though so please browse the rest of totally free stuff. Due to the high popularity of these offers some of them run out or expire quickly. A wide range of educational giveaways such as bookmarks, stickers, crayons, shirts, etc are available for purchase.
The louie safety kit american electric power louie lightning bug box set. I had always dimly thought that louie was a wisconsin phenomena, but it turns out that louie the lightning bug was seen all over the place. May 17, 2011 louie is just the person you need to help you understand that just because you may be little in stature, doesnt mean you cant be important or do big things. Kyle with louie the lightning bug mellinger memorial library. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. School safety programs meriwether lewis electric cooperative. Louie the lightning bug play it safe around electricity they still play these on pbs up here lol louie the lightning bug showed up every saturday morning in north texas for much of the any couch potato kid from around here will remember him well.
Louie coloring books, activity books and videos are cornerstones of the program. Through his clever songs, louie has taught millions of people how to play it safe around electricity for more than 30 years. For resources for older children, please visit the electric universe. Dec 10, 2006 louie the lightning bug showed up every saturday morning in north texas for much of the 1980s. Lightning bug louie, a christmas story ebook written by mark frazier. Alabama power was one of the first electric companies to make economic development a priority of its business. Smarty electricity safety coloring book website also contains smud energy dog coloring book to print. Apr 24, 2020 the difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter. Sheldon voiced louie the lightning bug in a series of animated musical public service announcements aimed at children during the 1980s, promoting safety with electricity.
Alabama powercreated louie the lightning bug offers athome. Feb 14, 2019 louie the lightning bug live and buzzing with prizes. The louie the lightning bug character was developed for alabama power in 1983 to introduce electrical safety to children. Leo the lightning bug by eric drachman, james muscarello. The 2019 louie the lightning bug coloring contest gvec. Aep operating companies include aep ohio, aep texas, appalachian power.
The length of the program is flexible, ranging from 20 to 30 minutes depending on your allocation of time. Schools, civic groups, clubs and community organizations may arrange to tour a power station. Posted on february 10, 2015 february 10, 2015 author admin categories free books. Louies electriks louies electriks is a 14page color activity book loaded with educational games, puzzles and information about electrical safety.
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