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Michael Stern has recorded one outstanding CD
for kids:
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All
Colors Shapes and Sizes |
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kids of all ages Released 1999 – on CD & tape
Unit price: $15 per CD or $10 per tape (plus $3 shipping charge)
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He also leads programs specifically for children, their
families & educators aimed at celebrating diversity, promoting positive
self-esteem, non-violence & conflict resolution. Utilizing engaging
& original songs, stories, & occasionally using slide shows &
puppets, he accompanies himself on banjo or guitar. He encourages group
participation & interaction as he blends meaningful & age appropriate
content with humor & fun.
His background as a former Pre-school Teacher & Pediatric Emergency
Room Nurse & current employment as an Instructor of Pediatric Nursing,
Family Nurse Practitioner & dad give him a unique perspective &
wealth of experience in child development to combine with his musical
& creative talents.
Michael is an ideal resource for special events at schools, libraries,
camps, & Christian education programs as well as for parent/teacher
& family programs. Examples of some of his kids programs are:
- “We Can Make a Difference” & “Make the
World More Beautiful” both focus on empowering young people
to believe they can make a difference in the world in relation
to the environment, peace & getting along with each other.
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- Everyone of Us Deserves a Home – nurturing concern for
the service of others, using the powerful example of Habitat for
Humanity.
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- We Still Have a Dream – fostering the notion that dreams
of great visionaries like Martin Luther King, Jr can stay alive
when we strive to make them come true together.
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- Important Moments in History - recalls historic events of both
tragic injustice as well as courageous examples of creative alternatives
to violence; using the ballad of Chief Joseph, images from the
life of John Muir, Martin Niemoller’s opposition from within
Nazi Germany, & the story of Japanese American internment
in the U.S. during WWII.
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- Laughter for Health, Happiness & Peace - Most people know
intuitively from a very early age that a good laugh makes them
feel better. A growing body of evidence now shows that laughter
clearly reduces physical & emotional ailments, helps fight
infection & can be used effectively in conflict resolution.
Michael leads a sample laughter session for children or youth;
& being that he’s a Certified Laughter Leader, it’s
all perfectly safe & legal!
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Commendations from educators about his children’s
programs:
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“Michael’s
personable style brings a message of affirmation & diversity to
the listener’s heart. His warmth & compassion are contagious.
He invites children to participate in a unique musical experience
of joyful celebration. I have personally seen children in Seattle
to as far away as Malawi, Africa respond to his music with laughter
& enthusiasm.”
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Thelma Kauffman (Librarian,
Kent School District) |
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“Michael’s
presentation was interactive, refreshing & fun. His music reflects
an obvious appreciation for world cultures & he integrates captivating
personal experiences of his own travels. This assembly fit perfectly
into our study of world cultures.”
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Jo Richardson (School Assembly
Coordinator, Bellevue School District) |
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