|
 For over 2
decades, Nancy Stewart has been a respected keynote speaker and
presenter at numerous early childhood conferences. Her workshops are
highly praised for their relevant and easy to use ideas for
librarians, teachers, and parents of all ages.
Her national award-winning children's recordings can be heard in
homes, schools, and libraries across the United States and Canada,
and Nancy is a well-known favorite with her young concert audiences
throughout the Northwest!
Participant Comments:
“This is the best workshop I’ve
ever attended! Thank You!”
“Fun and informative. Can’t wait to try these songs out!”
“This workshop was incredibly helpful because the wonderful
ideas were passed on in a way that I can really understand
without any other outside help!”
“Nancy makes sure we know how to revise each song to make it
developmentally appropriate for different ages;
lots of helpful hints to keep children on task!”
MUSIC WORKSHOPS
(can vary in length from 30 min-3hrs depending on your needs)
Sing Into Reading
The importance of music and singing in early
childhood development from birth on cannot be overstated. In this
workshop participants will learn the six early reading skills, and
how singing is vital in building them.
Download the
Workshop Handout as a PDF
HERE
Get songs used in the workshop below:
Singable Songs for Storytimes
Especially For Librarians
Download Workshop Materials:
Singable Songs for Storytimes PDF
Early Literacy Music Connection PDF
Learn how to
enhance storytimes and build early literacy skills through the use
of simple songs and props.
Songs for Growing Children
Nancy’s most popular workshop!
Through group singing and small group demonstrations,
PARTICIPANTS WILL:
 Learn
20 simple songs for ages 2-7, and specific way to adapt them to
different ages and abilities
Homemade
instruments and ways to use them
Tips
on organizing your music collection
Simple
props to use with songs
Weave a Web of Songs
Through group singing and small group demonstrations,
participants will learn to use the many rescores provided free on
Nancy’s website. No internet experience is necessary.
PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN:
Some
of the almost 50 songs found on Nancy’s website
How
to make many of the song props
Nancy’s
pick of other great free educational websites
Basic
internet skills and how to use Nancy’ site to learn them
Song and Story Sounds
Through group singing and small group demonstrations,
PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN:
How
to make 6 rhythm instruments
Specific
ways to use rhythm instruments in stories and songs
How
to use rhythm instruments to improve listening skills
How
to create a “music kit”
Workshop
will culminate with participants breaking into small groups,
each creating a song or story using rhythm instruments. Groups will
then share their work
Help, I Can’t Sing But I Want To!
We all know how important it is to sing with young
children, but what if you feel can’t, or aren’t comfortable singing?
This workshop is limited to 20, and is designed to help participants
identify and create personal strategies for dealing with their own
issues around singing.
PARTICIPANTS WILL:
Fill
out questionnaires about their personal experiences, followed by a
group discussion
Meet
with Nancy individually to identify vocal range and address concerns
Learn
specific ways to improve vocal skills and increase confidence
Be
given a list of resources including books and websites to follow up
workshop
What About Me?
Music Workshop for Teen Parents
This group has very real and specific needs, and is
by nature a tough group to reach. Often required to attend parenting
classes, they are typically resistant to help. Through focusing
first on their own needs and experiences, Nancy has found a way to
break though the barriers and get teen parents excited about
providing simple music for their children.
PARTICIPANTS WILL:
Fill
out questionnaires relating to their experiences with music in their
own
childhoods and adolescence
Listen
to a sampling of music and write down their emotional responses to
each.
Discussion will follow.
Learn
about how age-appropriate music will help their babies grow and
develop
Learn
specific ways to use music everyday, including how to use the
library
and other free resources
Better Than Blankies!
Music Workshop for Parents
Parents are invited to bring their babies and young
children, as we explore the role music plays early childhood
development
PARTICIPANTS WILL:
Sing
and play five familiar children's songs
Sing
each song five different ways to show how they help build literacy,
listening, music, and core concept skills
Take
home handouts filled with resources and ideas for sharing music with
children at home
KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS
(can vary in length from 30 min-2 hrs
depending on your needs)
The Magic of Music
Through songs and stories, Nancy will explore the
many ways music encourages and strengthens early childhood
development. Participants will gain specific ideas on how and why to
use music in the classroom every day.
All In A Simple Song!
Using five traditional children’s songs, Nancy will
discuss the incredible benefits of including these simple songs in
your every day world. From brain growth and development to
comforting and connecting, learn why nothing beats a simple song!
In Celebration of Women
(visit the
page)
Give your staff the gift of music that’s just for
them! Though primarily entertainment, participants will leave
feeling motivated, rejuvenated, and appreciated! - as noted, this
concert is intended primarily for women. If your staff includes men,
adjustments will be made to include them! |
