For teachers, parents, librarians and caregivers

With Dorothy Cresswell  Thursday, June 6th 7:00 pm  Clapp Memorial Library

Parents, librarians and teachers, like the children, need fresh material to keep their lives and jobs stimulating.  We are all multi-sensory, and music wakes up the senses. It lowers the tension level. Certain songs can build social skills and create an inclusive welcoming atmosphere and affirm all children’s ideas. Zipper songs, movement songs, funny songs, peaceful songs can all help a classroom or home to stay a positive learning environment. With original songs and resources from the national teacher/song-writer organization the Children’s Music Network, Dorothy can offer a wealth of music.  Classic songs have their place, but new music opens new doorways of the mind and heart.

Dorothy Cresswell is a retired early childhood teacher with over 30 years of classroom experience.  Dorothy created a local children’s tv show “The Curious Giraffe Show” that is in its third year and has over 40 programs recorded so far. In 2018 her two CDs of original music earned the Preferred Choice Award and the Seal of Excellence from Creative Child Magazine, from a panel of parents and educators.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Belchertown Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.