"An Hour to Imagine, Wish and Dream"
For Ages 7 - 12
"Musical Storytelling"
For Ages 5 - 7
These 2 presentations run approximately 60-minutes
and can be tailored for a small or large group, a classroom or a
large auditorium.
"The Wishful Penny" by
Jennifer Young and its derivative musical,
"Jenny's Penny" by January Akselrad are at the core of both
presentations. The author and composer utilize their story of the adventurous Lincoln cent
as an ideal and entertaining vehicle to help children understand
the power of their thoughts, practice visualization and learn goal
setting.
Both presentations include:
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A dramatic reading from “The Wishful Penny”
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Beginner’s goal-setting (or how to make wishes come true!) discussion
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A powerful visualization exercise in which children "see" the exact moment in which their goal has been achieved.
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The opportunity to share visualizations with the group, bringing validation through the support of peers and teachers.
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Children learn the song “See the Wish” from “Jenny’s Penny”, giving a visceral opportunity, through music, to feel the power of their dreams and carry it with them.
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Question & Answer with Jennifer and January
Farmingville Elementary Students deep into Jennifer's guided
visualization of the exact moment when their wish comes true!
January dons Mr. Pup's mustache during the dramatic reading of "The
Wishful Penny" at PS173 in the Bronx!
Watch January teach students "See The Wish" during the presentation!
Educators and kids have great things to say about See The Wish
Presentations...
"I
loved the reaction of the children to the story and the fact that they
sharpened or learned listening skills along with oral presentation and
critical thinking skills thanks to your thoughtful teaching methods of
storytelling combined with music. A delightful afternoon all around and
I hope that you might consider returning to the Museum sometime
shortly."
Tanya Tyler-Barber / Program Director - Interactive
Museum, Middletown, NY
"Thank you so much for speaking at our
school...I was so happy with the outcome!! The kids were so excited and
the parents were pleased with their conversations at home about it!
...There
is still a huge buzz around the school about your visit!! Its amazing
how (your) visit influenced the students!"
Nicole, Literacy Specialist, Brooklyn
Charter School
Jennifer at the microphone, January on keyboards,
leading children in
the visualization exercise!
Drawing by Jahir, 3rd grader
“I learned that when we believe in our self, we can do it, because we are the future.” Nazirqah, Grade 4
“What
was my favorite moment was when you said we can be what ever we want to
be.”
Ruddy, Grade 2
“I
learned that dreams come true, wishes come true, too!”
Miracle, Grade 4
"I
learned that it is not hard to imagine or to believe and my wish is that
you will visit again.”
Noelle, Grade 3
To learn more or to schedule a presentation, show or signing for your elementary school group or organization, email us or call 917-797-9183
See The Wish presenters
will meet & greet with children to sign books & CDs after a performance or
as a visiting author event or fundraiser!
SHOWS
AWARD-WINNING shows can be produced by See The Wish/Onstage
at your school, library or theater...
"Lost In The Library"
Show info,
Song Clips, Reviews
January Akselrad performs as "Library Ann" in her 50-minute interactive children's musical that promotes reading and teaches all about how a library works from the Dewey Decimal System, card catalog, fiction vs. non-fiction, reference, how-to find a book and take it out, and much more!
"Jenny's Penny"
Show Info, Song Clips, Reviews
“See the
wish. Feel its power.
It’s right there for you
each moment….every second…every hour.”
"A SPOT OF SUNSHINE-LIKE JOY" that "TEACHES OPTIMISM" in this musical journey of a 1943 Penny who learns about Lincoln, the US Mint, the value of being different and how to make wishes come true!
is available as a See The Wish/Onstage production AND as a Theater Kit that YOU can direct yourself at your day school, synagogue or community theater!