Can You Hear My Voice

"We feel better about ourselves and learn more when we see ourselves reflected in our classrooms."

 This experiential workshop is for elementary school teachers to learn more about how we can create more inclusive learning environments. It offers activities which encourage communication, self-esteem, pride in our respective cultures, language and ethnic backgrounds - the foundation of all conflict resolution work. We explore the materials, resources and ways to create safety for our children to speak about their personal stories. 

This workshop offers suggestions and ideas to implement immediately in the classroom. We know that diversity work can be fun. Participants learn through cooperative singing, discussions and modeling about the issues that are addressed. This workshop promotes respect and appreciation for the many ways we look, feel and act.

In this highly participatory workshop Kim and Jerry creatively explore enduring environmental issues such as waste disposal, global education and resource conservation. Workshop participants sing songs, play and create cooperatively to create a vision that challenges people to be peace-loving earthkeepers. Participants return to the classroom with practical, ready-to-use ideas. 

"Many of us have been told at a very early age that we cannot sing a note, draw, dance or express ourselves. Our ability to think and learn is stifled when these activities are not allowed to flourish."

Participants in this workshop sing, move, chant, create and play with a variety of creative hands-on activities that reinforce musical concepts. In a relaxed atmosphere Kim and Jerry present a fresh approach to exploring music as a springboard into the world of ideas. Kim and Jerry use a thematic approach, Global Journeys, Building Relationships, Imagination and Fun and Relaxation. Through individual, cooperative and whole group work people discover ways to creatively access ideas through music in the classroom - across the curriculum.

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