Anti-Bullying Teaching Concerts with Cheryl Melody

 

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PEACE BEGINS WITH YOU AND ME-WE’RE BULLY FREE-AN EVERYDAY HERO WE CAN BE! 

 

Join me in helping to create a Circle  for Positive Change by educating children towards the true meaning of “Peace Begins with You & Me“–Cheryl Melody

 

Testimonials:

FEEDBACK FROM STAFF MEMBER:    

“I was so inspired by one of the impromptu peace promises by one of our students.  It’s those special moments that truly matter and I’m sure why you continue to do what you do.  Please know that you had a significant positive influence, not only on that child, but all others that were previously negatively affected by his behaviors.  Very cool.” ~K.L. (2011), Parent Volunteer at HOPE (House of Education and Peace)

 

“I so enjoyed watching the children’s reactions to the concert.  Who was participating (most were), who was truly engaged (again, most were), etc.  They really took to the songs and the message of the concert.  And they are always excited about standing “up front” and participating a little extra, or helping out.”  —HOPE for kids-Pals Parent Volunteer  House of Peace & Education, Inc.

 

 “Cheryl, Thank you again for all that you do and the extraordinary way you do it!  It was a delight to meet you!  My daughter and my whole family loved your Peace Begins with You and Me-We’re Bully Free teaching concert so much!”– M.R., Staff 

 

 Please see these pictures from one of the Concerts:  

Anti-bullying Peace Begins with You & Me Concert 

 

 

 Original and Powerful Effective Teaching Approaches: 

“I Can Be an Every Day HERO too!” -Teaching Concert/Interactive! Pre-K through Gr. 3

“Peace Begins with You & Me-We’re Bully-Free!”-Teaching Concert Pre-K through Grade 3

“Peace Begins with You and Me”-Pre-K through Gr. 3

“Peace Begins with Me–The Musical Play Kids Can Perform“ -3 Act Musical Play for Elementary and Middle Schools  www.cherylmelody.com/peaceplay-childrensmusical 

      

Concerts include:     

  •  Entire student audience involvement as Peace Begins with Me Earth Singers
  • Original WAFT TM  method provides empowering approaches towards self-change
  • Singing, Rhythmic Raps & Storytelling: Every word teaches character & values
  • Quotations by World Leaders advocating towards a respectful world
  • Optional Classroom Creative Writing Project-“I am a Hero in my Own Life Pledge”
  • 10 children share their “I am a Hero in my Own Life” Promise
  • Curriculum integration: Social Studies, Creative Writing, Literature, Creative Arts
  • Multiple Intelligences (Gardner) interwoven in every presentation
  • Multi-cultural puppets
  • Multi-cultural instruments and vibratory sound healing instruments
  • Songs may include “One Planet,” “Peace is a Verb,”  “The No Bully Rap Song,” “Piece or Peace-A Seriously Silly Spelling Song, “World Hello’s,” “Afonga Alafaya”
  • Educational, Entertaining, Age-appropriate

Interactive, dynamic and consciously designed to give children a sense of hope and empowerment that transcends the negativity that they sometimes face in their day to day world.

Every song, story and rhythmic rap is participatory, and every piece of music focuses on concrete, educational messages that teach children ways that they can bring peace, caring, manners, anti-bullying, sharing, respect, tolerance, inclusion, effective communication and love to their lives and to the lives of others.

 

 AN ENVIRONMENT OF RESPECTFUL LIVING: “I Can Be A Hero in my Own Life“

As the concert unfolds, children weave and share their “I Can Be A Hero in my Own Life” Pledge and Promise.  This powerful segment can also become a creative writing project before the concert is performed, and 10 children can be chosen to role model their personal pledge towards effective changes in their home, school or neighborhood. Children are empowered to realize that one by one, each of us does make a difference in being the changes we want in our world. 

Small but vital shifts in our words, actions, thoughts and feelings–each of us can be a hero in our life for ourself and for each other.  Each of us can nurture an environment of RESPECTFUL LIVING.

Interactive, and filled with singing, autobiographical sharing, storytelling with important messages, literature, poetry, unique vibratory instruments, and whole school involvement!

Focus:  Self-esteem, inclusion, effective communication, the power of words, actions, thoughts, attitudes and feelings, non-violent conflict-resolution, personal and global peace awareness, respect, tolerance, diversity celebration, teamwork, earth awareness, making a difference!

 

 More Testimonials:

 “Thank you for a wonderful morning of music and fun. I always reach out to the Unit Leaders for each grade level for feedback after an assembly, and it has been all positive about you!! Your message is so beautiful in its simplicity and honesty. I think that is why it resonates with children so well. Keep up the good work, and I will of course continue to keep you in mind for future events. We need more Cheryl Melodys in this world!! Thank you again and we look forward to your new albums”        –A. Givens, PTA President

 

 “Cheryl Melody is the most refreshing, dedicated and creative artist focusing on the appreciation of diversity in its many forms, and the encouragement of personal responsibility for respectful living. She spreads her message in a joyful way that easily engages both parents and children. I appreciate her ability to be flexible and gear each performance to the specific needs of each audience. Parents have responded very positively to her presentations, messages, and the relationship she quickly develops with the children. The performances themselves are filled with originality and participatory activities for the whole family–so important when the audience is multi-aged. Her performances are meaningful and unique for a child beginning to learn about very important “big” life issues in ways that have impact and staying power.” Medford Family Network Director

 

Cheryl tackles the serious topic of bullying in such a wonderfully-fun, high-energy way. The mixture of meaningful songs, multicultural puppets, musical instruments and story-telling really held the children’s attention and they especially loved the many opportunities to participate in the show whether it was singing along with Cheryl, helping hold a puppet or playing one of the instruments. Cheryl’s positivity is infectious and she held the rapt attention of our Kindergarten and first graders from beginning to end.—Daintry, SOS Parent/Public School