Training for Teachers and Adults
Workshops and classes for teachers, day care providers, and anyone who works with children
JMU Early Childhood Education Students
Program Overview
Whether the group is experienced music teachers, or people who work
with children in other fields, my programs teach exciting new ways to
make music with children. Discover fun activities to help children
understand and appreciate music. Learn games that will keep children
interested, involved, and inspired.
Participants will develop their own sense of rhythm and learn
techniques to musically empower themselves and their children. They
will learn the fundamental building blocks of rhythm, and progress to
learning how to create interactive learning experiences with their
students. Participants will learn games that can be adapted to any age
group, and learn to use rhythm as a tool to teach other subjects and
ideas.
If appropriate, these workshops can also include
integrated arts techniques and even information about how to make
inexpensive instruments with children.
Related groups I’ve worked with
Virginia Department of Social Services training locations around the
state of VA
Creativity in Early Childhood Education classes at James Madison
University
National Raising A Reader Conference, Washington D.C.
Focus On The Child – a large annual conference of Virginia child care
providers
What people are saying
Thanks for leading the drumming circle for Arts in Elementary Education grad students. My Tuesday night students have lots of positive comments to share with you. We're so glad you shared your talent with us, and so glad we learned to make music together.
Deborah F. Carrington,
Ph.D.
College of Education
James Madison University
Various anonymous comments from attendees at my trainings hosted by the Virginia Department of Social Services:
The best training I’ve been to in 11 years.
I loved the instructor. He was great. I learned a lot. I will be applying everything I learned to my classroom. Keep up the good work.
The training was excellent and the instructor was clear in his objectives and making his concepts clear to us.
The best training you have ever had at this center! This workshop should be mandatory for caregivers.
This class could be adaptable to any age group, which helps anyone who works with children.
The workshop was presented in a relaxed setting but allowed for active participation. Mike was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I highly recommend this workshop for future participants. I will incorporate more music and rhythm activities into our after school program on a daily basis.
Mike makes learning very interesting.
Very excited about what he teaches – made the class very fun and showed me that anyone can play music! Mr. Deaton reminded me to have fun! He also empowered me to try something new with my two year olds.
Very hands on and easy to build on skills were
introduced. Wish there were more workshops dealing with the fine arts.
I have really enjoyed Mike. I had a lot of fun and received a lot of
information. Mike was terrific.