Fredbird & Friends Elementary School Program

Presented by Raising Canes

About the Program

The Cardinals are committed to spreading the message of teamwork, and one way in which we do so is through the FREE Fredbird & Friends Elementary School Program.

The Fredbird & Friends Elementary School Program �C available as an in-school assembly and/or as virtual content �C is designed to educate and entertain area students in grades K-5 while answering the question, "What makes a good teammate?". Throughout the program, Fredbird and his friends emphasize teamwork through three key messages �C Be Active! Be Responsible! and Be Yourself! �C while using baseball as a metaphor for being prepared, working together, trying your best, and contributing your talents to reaching a goal.

Our goal for the program is for students to be able to:

Explain the importance of physical activity and involvement in extracurricular activities
Name three qualities that they value in themselves and their peers
Identify adults that can help them develop skills and achieve their immediate and long-term goals
Describe behavior that leads to success in school and in their personal lives

The program is available in two formats:

In-School Assembly

In-school assembly available to elementary schools within a 75 mile radius of Busch Stadium.

Virtual Program

Virtual program content available open to all educators regardless of geographic location or school type.

In-School Assembly

Fredbird & Friends Elementary School Program Assembly

Since the late 1980s, the Cardinals have been visiting St. Louis area elementary schools to share meaningful messages and Cardinals cheer with students.

With the Fredbird and Friends Elementary School Program Assembly participating schools receive an in-person visit from Fredbird and one of his friends who will teach kids the importance of being a good teammate.

About the assembly:

Lasts approximately 50 minutes
Designed for grades K-5
Hosted by Fredbird and a former Cardinals player or current broadcaster
Encourages participation and gives students the chance to win prizes
Available for schools within a 75-mile radius of Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri
Appearances booked on a first-come, first-served basis
The program is FREE

In addition to the assembly, schools can participate in a school decorating and/or essay contest, receive materials to send home to families to reinforce the messages, and discover other opportunities to engage with the Cardinals.

Virtual School Program

Virtual Fredbird & Friends Elementary School Program

The virtual program is completely FREE and open to all educators regardless of geographic location or school type (in-person, virtual, homeschool, etc). While anyone can participate, the content is still geared towards students in grades K-5.

Registered educators receive access to:

VIDEO - 15 minutes of video content (available in full-length or segmented clips) featuring Fredbird & friends answering the question "What makes a good teammate?" through three key messages: Be Active! Be Responsible! and Be Yourself!
WORKSHEETS - A series of worksheets that correlate to the video content and reinforce the message

Upon registration, both the video and worksheets may be accessed and utilized at the educator's convenience. The virtual program's flexible format allows educators to incorporate all or specific worksheets to best engage with students.

Meet Fredbird's Friends

Al Hrabosky

Mike Claiborne

Kyle McClellan

Brad Thompson

We also encourage teachers and parents to utilize a number of our other free, Cardinals-themed educational resources.