Man Standing Statue: Bob the Barber
The Man Standing is one of five bronze statues in downtown Stillwater created by the artist Bronzeman.
This is a sculpture of Nathan “Bud” Payne. Bud ran the Bud’s Barber Shop on Main Street for a very long time. Bud was a friendly man who loved to tell stories, and people loved visiting his shop to hear them. He even gave haircuts to famous people like Garth Brooks! Bud also loved horses and taught kids and cowboys how to ride and rope.
Can you pretend to rope a calf like Bud did?
To learn more about Stillwater History visit the Stillwater History Museum. On the corner of 7th and Duncan.
P = PRETEND: Imagine Bob the Barber is cutting your hair. What will you talk about with him while he works?
L = LAUGH: Think of three different, silly ways you would wear your hair if you were going to a rodeo.
A = ASK: What are all the things you would need to learn if you wanted to be a barber?
Y = YAY: Ask an older person what Stillwater was like before you were born.
"I Spy" is a great activity for children of all ages. here are some ideas of things to find!
o I Spy Bob’s parts Do you see his eyes? How many? How many ears? How many fingers?
o Do you see any buttons? How many can you find?
o I Spy a belt. How many belt loops does it go through?
o I Spy pockets. How many does Bob have?
Point to and name Bob’s eyes, nose, hair, and other features, then point to and name your baby’s features.
Talk about what Bob is wearing and doing. “He has a hat on!” or “Look at his shoes!”
Is your child interested in a particular part of the statue? Talk about what catches their attention first. “He has a hat on. You have a hat at home, too.”
Ask your child if they know the statue’s name. “His name is Bob the Barber! Do you know what a barber does?”
Introduce the word “statue.” Talk about the different textures you notice, such as smooth, rough, hard, or soft.
Bob is looking out over the road. What kinds of vehicles will he see?
Count how many white vehicles you see, and what about red? What color cars do you see the most?
Bob was a barber in Stillwater for years. Have you had a haircut? Did you like it?
Expand the playful learning experience with the Stillwater Public Library. The library has created an Early Literacy activity backpack that can be checked out and taken home. Visit the library or place a hold on the backpack.
Click here to see all the Let’s PLAY early literacy backpacks.
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