Positive Thoughts-Positive Attitudes Assembly Program

Interactive, Entertaining, Educational, and Fun

Positive Thoughts - Positive Attitudes is a one-hour interactive program for children that features my musical group, Sharon Silverstein and The Peace Project (A four piece band consisting of drums, keyboard, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, and vocals). The program weaves together original music and educational, motivational, and inspirational concepts. The Positive Thoughts-Positive Attitudes Assembly Program is appropriate for grades K—3 and 4—6 as each show is modified to be age appropriate. (View Brochure) View our show that was performed for grades K—2 (Part 1) (Part2) (Part 3) Each performance is adjusted for the grade level.
Empowered by inspirational music and lyrics, Positive Thoughts-Positive Attitudes helps children to realize that the way they think and feel about themselves and others is a choice. The program provides children with the tools and techniques to develop self-awareness, a healthy self-concept, and a positive mind-set. Through the program, children will explore how to overcome self-criticism and how to create and embrace a positive perspective. In addition, they will learn to have a deep respect for themselves and for others.
Children will learn: Bully Prevention Drug and Alcohol Awareness Personal Leadership How to Realize Their Full Potential How to Handle Criticism How to Build a Healthy Self-Concept Life Success Principles Program Incorporates NJ Core Curriculum Standards: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.5, 6.1

Click here to read Sharon Silverstein's Musical Bio. Click here for more information about Sharon Silverstein and The Peace Project and to see live assembly program footage and pictures. Please contact Living At Peace if you would like to receive a DVD of our assembly program performance for your review and more information regarding fees. Programs are provided at a specified location of your choice.

Testimonial

"Thanks for coming today to present the Positive Thoughts—Positive Attitudes program! The kids really enjoyed it, and one of the teachers whose classroom I sit near came back immediately raving about it! She was really impressed, and asked for your website information. Our main office has your musical CD playing as we speak…."

Alyson Landers

Community Relations Coordinator

Acorn Montessori School

Flemington, NJ

Redirecting Children's Behavior for Kids (RCB)

What is RCB for Kids? The RCB for Kids class was designed by The International Network for Children and Families so children can learn, understand and use the Redirecting Children's Behavior Course (RCB) tools and techniques with their RCB parents. Living At Peace offers this interactive, hands-on, fun class designed for children 6-12 whose parents have either taken or are currently taking the Redirecting Children's Behavior Course (RCB) for Parents.
The Class Outline: Four classes are held every other day for 2 hours, for a total of 8 hours of instruction. This allows adequate time to practice and master the concepts and methods. Daily goals are given and set by each participant. Problems and successes are shared in a warm supportive environment.
Children Will Learn To: Self-motivate and self-manage Build a positive self-image Accept responsibility for their actions Resolve conflicts with siblings and friends Self-calm Promote cooperation and helpfulness Make positive contributions to the family Ask for attention appropriately Become proactive confident thinkers Use Integrity
Using the tools from the RCB for Kids class and RCB for Parents, children and their parents learn to communicate, collaborate, and cooperate to create a Win/Win for the entire family. For class enrollment information use the upcoming workshops link at the top of the page.

Drumming Circles

What is a drumming circle?

A drumming circle is a hands-on rhythm based event during which a facilitator leads people in playing drums and hand percussion instruments. No musical experience is necessary! It is an open space for a diverse group of people to create synergy through a rhythm based event. All people from all walks of life, all colors, have various things they can do together to create harmony, and it is the simplest thing to make music and sing together. The Living At Peace drum circles allow children to share their rhythmical spirit and create the power of unity through music. In the drumming circle experience children are encouraged to express their individual rhythmical spirit, and at the same time adhere to some basic principles found in drum circles. As a rhythm-based event, drumming is a natural way to provide a young person with an opportunity to creatively channel and release the pent-up emotions and frustrations that accompany the process of growing up. Living At Peace uses West African drums and percussion instruments to create a fun, playful, energizing, activity for kids, that gives immediate gratification and feedback while encouraging self-expression.
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Benefits: Promotes unity and team-building Interactive drumming breaks down barriers of hierarchy, age, gender, culture and language. Drumming gets the group communicating, listening to one another and working together as a team to create music. It evokes togetherness and leaves participants with a sense of belonging. Participants directly experience the importance of collaboration, communication and contribution of their individual energy, and gain perspective into the synergy between individual and team. Health and Well-being Participants quickly reach an ALPHA state, which results in enhanced focus and clarity. Drumming is very beneficial for Special Needs children. Drumming relieves stress - when you hit the drum you are placed squarely in the here and now.
Diversity and Tolerance Living At Peace is able to create a safe, non-competitive community and to convey the message that the group is present for the same reason - to make music as one. Through hearing the rhythm of the group and contributing their beat, participants realize that each individual plays a specific role within the group but also that they are united by a common goal. Participants directly experience the power of group energy. The significance of communication and listening is highlighted through the experience of creating music together. The children realize that they are individuals as diverse as all the instruments used in the drumming circle. And only by honoring each persons voice can we create cohesion. The students are asked to see connections between the drumming circle experience and their community and how they could bring this experience into their daily lives.
Sparks creativity Participants are taught to stop thinking and start feeling the rhythm! Left and right brain are used at the same time, which benefits creative out-the-box thinking. Fun and Educational! Living At Peace events are infectious and even the most reserved or cynical member of the team will be smiling and beating away. Living At Peace drumming circles incorporate West African traditional instruments, rhythms, and songs so the students develop an understanding of the African culture and history of the instruments used.
Program Incorporates NJ Core Curriculum Standards: 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 3.4, 6.4, 7.2 Living At Peace provides all the equipment necessary for the drumming circle experience. To schedule a drumming circle experience for your group please contact Living At Peace, 908-431-9904. (View Brochure) (View Video)

Sharon Silverstein
President
Living At Peace, LLC
908-431-9904

For Children (Upcoming Workshops)

Positive Thoughts-Positive Attitudes Assembly Program

Interactive, Entertaining, Educational, and Fun

Redirecting Children's Behavior for Kids (RCB)

Drumming Circles

What is a drumming circle?