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I am the author of Charlie and Sophie's Great escape, a 32-page illustrated children's book. The story is about two curious puppies who run off by themselves, leaving their boy behind. Charlie and Sophie enjoy their freedom until they run into a scary situation. They manage to escape but realize they are lost. They work together, relying on their senses to find their way back home. The story's moral is that mistakes are part of life's journey, but when we learn from them, they become stepping stones to growth.
I present an interactive storytelling session of my book, touching on themes of friendship and faith in our abilities, with time at the end for some Q&A. We also discuss how dogs use their senses to learn about their world and how our senses compare with those of dogs. I am open to doing a related activty as an add-on to the book reading.
Jennifer Islas has been a licensed Zumba Fitness Instructor since 2009. She has provided classes at many local schools and libraries for both students and teachers.
Jennifer is a former educator as well and has worked with children from age 3-18 years as a Speech and Language Therapist.
Her classes are high energy, interact, fun and easy to follow!
We offer small group or class sized lessons on art history, including American artists Winslow Homer, George Inness, Childe Hassam, and many more. These are 45 minutes and usually include an art making activity. https://www.arkellmuseum.org/school-programs
Each year, our school programs serve thousands of students from Saratoga and its surrounding counties, offering activities like "Sheep to Shawl," "Native New York," and "A Brookside Harvest" for various grades and subjects. We provide in-classroom programming, field trip options to our Brookside Museum, and can customize presentations to meet the needs of your students.
The Saratoga County History Center offers diverse educational programs for children and adults, expanding our distance learning options to support local schools, teachers, students, and families. We are happy to work with elementary, middle, high school, and college-level students, delivering content in Social Studies, history, and some STEM areas. We can also adapt to virtual lessons upon request.
Please contact us at education@brooksidemusem.org for more information.
**Bring a Magical Experience to Your School with Howie Hypnotize!**Hello Schools! Get ready for an unforgettable experience! Introducing **Howie Hypnotize** a mesmerizing performance that combines comedy, magic, and the incredible power of hypnosis. Perfect for school events, assemblies, prom nights, and special occasions!
**Why Howie Hypnotize?**
-Engaging and Interactive: Howie's shows are not just performances, but interactive experiences that involve and captivate the audience. - Safe and Respectful: We prioritize safety and respect, ensuring a fun experience that's appropriate for high school audiences.
- Customizable Shows: Tailor the performance to fit your school's theme or event focus.
- Educational and Entertaining: Learn About Hypnosis. Students get a chance to learn about the science and art of hypnosis in an engaging way.
- **Boost School Spirit**: An exciting event that brings students together, fostering a sense of community and school pride. Perfect For All School Events
- Assemblies
- Prom Nights
- Graduation Parties
- Fundraisers
- Special School Celebrations
**Booking Now for the School Year!** Limited slots available! Book now to bring Howie Hypnotize to your school and create an event that students will talk about for years to come!
Presenter:
The Park Theater Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality
of life in the Glens Falls community by providing a venue for quality and affordable entertainment
and educational opportunities in the performing arts.
Program Description:
The Park Theater Foundation is excited to offer audio/visual technology and jazz workshops with
students from middle school to high school levels throughout Warren and Washington Counties.
Workshops will include demonstrations of various instruments, technologies and techniques as well as
their interactions on and off stage, culminating in a final performance at The Park Theater in Glens
Falls.
Purpose / Application / Structure:
Music Appreciation / Cultural Education
- Artists will provide demonstration and history of instruments / musical style in both assembly and small-group settings.
Audio Technology Comprehension
- Engineers will demonstrate various audio / lighting effects culminating in a
performance following the artists workshop session.
A maximum of 8 workshops can be hosted on-site with your school equipment provided or at The Park Theater (dependent on availability). This program is completely customizable to better suit your needs - inquire for more information!
Sweet Sprig: Hands-On Natural Skincare Workshops for Teens
With 25 years of artisan skincare experience
Give your students the chance to connect science, creativity, and self-care with Sweet Sprig’s natural skincare workshops. Led by a seasoned maker with 25 years in the skincare industry, these engaging, hands-on classes teach teens how to craft their own facial care products, body scrubs, and candles—using safe, eco-friendly ingredients.
Each workshop blends elements of chemistry, sustainability, and wellness in a way that resonates with today’s students. Teens will learn:
How to make customized skincare using natural ingredients
The science behind emulsions, essential oils, and preservation
Responsible sourcing and sustainable packaging practices
The importance of self-care and self-expression
Workshops are ideal for health, science, family & consumer science, or art classes, and can be tailored to your curriculum or event.
All materials are provided. Students leave with finished products, newfound confidence, and real-world skills they can use at home.
Demonstration based assemblies focusing on the science of soap bubbles, light and color, and the wonder to be found in common situations. Beginning with a simple soap bubble we resist the urge to pop and instead observe as it goes through its four stages. We explain why bubbles form spheres at age appropriate levels and then show how multiple bubbles can create a variety of shapes including a cube. Participants are taught the tricks of bubble artists and in workshops they are given the opportunity to be successful. Altman taught high school physics for 35 years and traveled to science conferences speaking about his award winning programs focusing on lasers and holography. Retired, he as authored four science text books and one on the science of soap bubbles.
Bash the Trash (BTT) is a performing/educational ensemble that shows students how to build musical instruments from reused and repurposed materials, while making connections to science, culture and the environment. For over 35 years BTT has been offering in-person performances, workshops and professional development in the NYC/Hudson Valley/Long Island region; and amazing hands-on virtual programs for communities in New York State beyond our travel range. We reach about 60,000 students a year with in-person programs like “Sustainable Sounds”, “Trashaganza”, and our climate change show “Too Much Heat”. We have 30+ virtual programs to choose from our page on the Center for Interactive Learning site here, including programs about Latin American percussion, Native American storytelling and poetry, musical instrument spotlights (like steelpan drums, xylophones and bucket drums), as well as other great programs for April - Earth Day Month!
In-person Programming:
Hudson Valley
Long Island
New York City
We're flexible, contact us to discuss!
Virtual Programming:
All other regions
Live Interactive Virtual Rhythm Clinics
Grades: K–12
Length of Program: 30 minutes – 1 hour
Virtual Clinics with Ed Roscetti
Increase Your Rhythmic Vocabulary. Expand Creativity.
Join renowned drummer, composer, author and educator Ed Roscetti for an engaging and interactive Live Streamed Virtual Clinic designed to inspire students and musicians of all levels. With decades of experience performing, composing, recording in L.A. Studios and teaching, Ed brings his signature style of grooves, rhythmic concepts and creative development directly to you—wherever you are.
The use of different instrument stations in his studio keeps things dynamic and provides varied opportunities to interact with students and teachers during the event. The use and propriety of AI in the music making process is explored. See his signature programs (listed below) to choose from. Or request a customized clinic and length that best fits into your teaching curriculum and schedule.
Signature Programs:
• World Music Interactive Drum Clinic
• Groovin’ in Odd Times
• Drums & Percussion in TV and Film (Composition)
• The Drum & Bass Connection
• Drums ‘n’ Jazz
• How to Protect Your Ears
If you have any questions about Ed's clinic programs please contact him at roscettimusic@mac.com
where you can also request a detailed Clinic Description for each signature program.
This performance supports the following NYS Learning Standards:
Music:
• Standard 1 (Creating, performing, and participating in the arts),
• Standard 4 (Understanding the cultural dimensions and contribution of the arts)
Categories: Music — Instrumental
Format & Logistics
• Conducted live via Zoom (or preferred school-approved platform)
• Ideal group sizes: 10 –100 students
• Includes downloadable materials: Charts, backing tracks, exercises
• Optional sessions: Teacher workshop, follow-up coaching, ensemble masterclass
Cost:
• $500 — One Virtual Clinic
• $900 — Two Virtual Clinics (same day)
• Sponsors (DW, PDP & LP) will cover the remainder of his artist fee.
Elevate your program’s rhythmic proficiency and creative expression—contact us to schedule a virtual clinic with Ed Roscetti today!