"What Went Right Today?" Week
at Woodbridge Child Care Center YMCA
 
 
AUTHOR VISITS AND EVENTS
 

 

  Thank you for a wonderful presentation.  "What went right today" is what we want all our students to discover.  You have put the thought together in a wonderful book, song and presentation. Mary Jane Small, Principal, Woodbine Avenue School, Avenel, NJ  
  Our students and parents enjoyed the WWRT presentation.  All of us need to slow down and celebrate life's good moments and gifts.  WWRT gives parents and children a vehicle for sharing.
Dr. Susan Mansfield, Principal, Kennedy Park School, Iselin, NJ 		 
     
 

Programs with author/ composer Joan Buzick
(Visits by author Lindy Judd and illustrator James Kevin Sullivan also available)

 
 
  • Author classroom visit
  • Parent / Student
  • Parent Information Session
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    Joan, Lindy and Jim reside in NJ. They make frequent appearances in NJ, NY, PA, and CT. Please use the Contact Us page to request booking information.

    		 
     
    These very memorable presentations may include
    		 
     

    - The story and collaboration behind the book making

    - Singing the WWRT Song

    - Learning the song’s refrain in American Sign Language

    - Discovering what goes right in an ordinary day at home, school, with family or friends

    - Finding out what went right for teachers and parents

    - Focusing on what goes right when we help someone, help ourselves, are responsible, keep a positive attitude and more

    		  
     

    Timing: Please allow a minimum of 50 minutes per assembly program

    		 
     

    Students and staff members alike agreed that your presentation was a great way to build self-esteem through something as simple as recognition of the good experiences we all share!
    Geri Rinaldo, Principal, Mawbey Street School, Woodbridge, NJ

    The teacher's feedback from your presentation was very positive. They liked the way you presented the book and song and also the way you included them as role models in the program. Keep up the good work!
    Deborah Brady, Principal, Ronald Reagan Elementary School, Elizabeth, NJ

    		 
     
    Upcoming School and Conference Visits
    		 
     

    Keynote Presentation
    "The Positive Energy of Music in Our Lives"

    Workshop Presentations

    Bergen County Office for Children
    Bergen / Passaic AEYC Conference
    "Music and Beyond"

    October 17, 2009

     

    		  
     
    Prior Events and School Visits
    		  
     

    Keynote - Early Care and Education Spring Conference [Cherry Hill]
    Ocean Gate School District
    New Jersey Education Association
    Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Lawrenceville, NJ
    Bright Horizons Child Learning Center, Merck Co, Westpoint, PA
    Counseling Services for Children with Loss, Morristown, NJ
    Community Nursery School, Metuchen, NJ
    John Kenney Child Care Center at Heller Park, Edison, NJ
    Kennedy Park Elementary School, Iselin, NJ
    Mawbey Street Elementary School, Woodbridge, NJ
    Moss School, Metuchen, NJ
    Ocean Gate Elementary School, Ocean Gate, NJ
    Stony Brook School, North Plainfield, NJ
    Robert Mravlag School # 21, Elizabeth, NJ
    Woodbridge YMCA Child Care Center, Woodbridge, NJ
    Woodbine Avenue Elementary School, Avenel, NJ

    		 
     
    Preparation and Follow Through
    		 
     
    • Read or sing-along with the story prior to the author’s visit.
    • Find suggestions for discussion in the free curriculum resource guide.
    • Send home book order forms prior to the author’s visit. We want to make sure every student will have the autographed copy they requested. The author will provide sample letters about the program prior to the event.
    • After the Author’s visit keep the students thinking What Went Right Today? SM by writing or drawing in their journals.
    • WWRT: What Went Right Today? ® is a book and song combination the children will want to hear through out the year. Enjoy!
    		 
     
    Fees
    		  
     
    $800. per school day
    $1200. for a school day and parent meeting
    (add travel and lodging if outside the local area)
    		  

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