Laurie Berkner: Music in the Classroom
Children's musician Laurie Berkner knows that all the parents, teachers, caregivers, librarians and therapists out there could use a little help right now. That's why she's offering Music in the "Classroom," a one-hour, live-streamed seminar of top tips for using her songs in educational play or structured learning at home. Laurie will address both virtual teachers and in-person caregivers, devoting 40 to 50 minutes to her presentation, to be followed by an interactive Q & A session. Using six of her original songs, Laurie Berkner will present tips for actively engaging kids with melody and rhythm by using their voices, bodies, percussion instruments and other props. Laurie will also share ideas for developing gross and fine motor skills through movement and finger play. She will devote time to lullabies and "special use" or holiday songs. Crucially, Laurie will explain what she wants to accomplish with each specific song, based on her experiences as performer and early childhood music teacher in a career spanning more than two decades.