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Big Ideas for BACK TO SCHOOL - LEARNING IS COOL! Offered only in September and October, this is a great appetizer to start the school year. It features songs about learning how to learn, math, social studies and reading.
The BEST of Big Ideas! A superb blend of many topics, picking the very best pieces in Ms. Shih's repertoire. Selections will be chosen for their age-appropriateness, intriguing ideas and WOW power.
Big Ideas about CHARACTER! Character is how you act even when no one else is looking. Trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship - the six pillars of character education - are the magic ingredients of this nutritious offering.
Big Ideas about DISABILITIES! A delicate and sensitive yet fun rendering of the topic that teaches understanding and compassion for those differently-abled, using sign language, movement, theatre, and more. Additional songs about health.
Big Ideas about THE ENVIRONMENT! A sumptuous feast that asks the audience,"What can each of us do to help make the world a cleaner, safer place for all living things? How are we all a part of the Circle of Life?" Includes bio-diversity, recycling and more.
Big Ideas for THE WHOLE FAMILY! Deliciously humorous and thought-provoking, this concert shows how there are many different kinds of families. This concert honors each one of us in our family roles and celebrates what "family" is, from the small definition to the global one.
A look at the historic and present-day struggles for freedom, social justice and human rights. From slavery to suffrage to civil rights, this exciting, highly interactive show traces America's never-ending quest for equality, fairness and liberty. The show stresses that with rights come social and personal responsibilities.
Big Ideas for HALLOWEEN! Sprinkled with a "scary thunderstorm" created by the audience, this offering consists of songs for and about Halloween, and is flavored with other pieces that express the importance of not judging people from their outside appearances. Hilarious laughter, costumes and props are additional ingredients.
Big Ideas for THE HOLIDAYS! Seasoned perfectly for the winter year-end celebration of Christmas, Chanukah and Kwanzaa, this extremely popular show sells out every available day in December. Holidays are celebrated from a cultural and historical standpoint. Hysterical laughter and exquisite beauty will be the aftertaste of this winner. BOOK EARLY FOR FOR FIRST CHOICE DATE!!
Timed to perfection in this sometimes cruel world, this concert had the audience explore some of society's difficult issues and then looks for solutions. Fosters critical thinking and empathy. Thoroughly warmed with gentleness, humor and excitement too!
Big Ideas about LITERACY and LOVE OF LEARNING! Exploring the love of reading and learning with joy. Spiced with storytelling and silliness, listeners will explore language, meaning and books, books, books!
Big Ideas about MULTICULTURALISM and DIFFERENCES! A delectable smorgasbord of languages, cultures, and delightful differences are served up piping hot, with a liberal dollop of teaching tolerance. Honoring our similarities while celebrating our diversity.
Big Ideas about NON-VIOLENCE AND COOPERATION! This peace-provoking concert is always in demand on everyone's plate. How can we learn to deal with a bully non-violently? Are conflicts necessarily solved by fighting? Cooperation, understanding and communication are the key ingredients here.
Children get to use critical thinking when asked to respond to unhealthy situations and substances. Songs stress the importance of taking care of our bodies through exercise and healthy food - some kids may even get to be part of the food pyramid!
Big Ideas about SELF-ESTEEM!
Audience members get to guest-star on stage with Patricia.
This concert celebrates the specialness of each of us and exhorts listeners
to believe in themselves and apply their talents to achieve their dreams.
A delicious selection about wonderful women and girls
who have made their mark on the world. Both girls AND boys will love being
a part of this show, featuring such heroines as Harriet Tubman, Amelia
Earhart, Irene Curie and...themselves!
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Participants will be the sous-chefs under the experienced tutelage of Patricia Shih, to learn the art of writing a group song in one hour. Since time is limited, Patricia will provide the single ingredient of a tune; class will add the meat and spices of the lyrics. Rhyme, meter, scanning, story-line, and more will be taught, as well as the skills of collaboration, cooperation and democratic decision-making. At the end Ms. Shih will record the class singing their song onto a cassette tape for the classroom teacher to keep, and later she will send a spiral-bound book of all songs' lyrics for sharing among other classes.
A sweet and spicy visit to the world's oldest continuous civilization. This 1/2, hour or two-hour workshop treats the class to the history, language, music, art, geography, and culture of this fascinating country. Very hands-on, participants may get to: use an abacus, the world's first calculator; sample delicacies using chopsticks; make a surprise origami object; learn to read, write, speak and understand Chinese; play a Chinese instrument; learn the riveting history of the world's most populated country; and much, much more.
Learning is easier with music as a tool. Patricia teaches teachers how to use music in their classrooms to teach academic subjects such as language arts and math, as well as social issues such as non-violence, multiculturalism and more. Handouts, song samples, resources and a great deal of humor make this a delicious addition to a teacher's pantry.
A workshop for those who wish to begin or enhance their experience of entertaining young people and their families. Tried and true techniques, song examples, stories and more will be shared. How to write and choose material and tailor your presentation to kids.
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