“ This is going to be the best assembly that you've ever been to at school. ”
MEREDITH BALISE: PRINCIPAL
Mountain View Middle School
“ Loved the show today... real imaginative and relevant. ”
MIKE SAPORITO: DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES
Farmington River Elementary School
“ We had so many positive remarks! Teachers love it and at least 30 students said that they wish he could come back. ”
OFFICE STAFF
Mountain View Middle School School
Leave 'Em Kinder™ is a program designed primarily for middle school students (grades 4-8) that addresses the core competencies of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) through song.
Developed by Jon Berman, a professional educator and entertainer, it is meant to make kids laugh, learn empathy, be kinder to each other and learn how to deal with their own anxieties a little better.
our program
Designed with Schools, Camps & Youth Organizations in Mind
- Includes memorable original songs, engaging examples, group discussion, amusing anecdotes and lifelong lessons that will make a lasting impact with kids.
- Encourages student growth through self-examination and reflection that can be applied to real life and daily struggles.
- SCHOOLS: Designed to run multiple times throughout a day and fit within an hour-long block during “specials” so that it does not take away from instruction time.
- CAMPS & YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS: This hour-long program can run multiple times throughout a day however works best in daily schedules.
“ He was a really good storyteller and guitar player. It was a really fun show to watch! ”
MARC: Grade 6
“ I liked that he was very kind and understanding and he had a lot of good things to say. ”
Grade 6 Student
“ My favorite part about the assembly was Jon said that it's good not to use your phones to be creative and it's better to use your imagination. ”
REINA: Grade 6
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