Why Bring Cris Johnson to Your School?
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Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Home School Assembly Programs Elementary School Assemblies Curriculum Support Anti-Bullying School Assembly Character Education Assembly Math Assembly Read Across America Assembly Science & STEM Programs In-School Dinosaur Field Trip Wacky Science School Assemblies Crime Scene Science STEM Assembly Virtual Science Assembly Holidays / For Fun Field Day Programs Winter Magic Halloween Magic Show Christmas Magic Show School Fundraiser Show Middle School Assemblies Middle School Anti-Bullying Assembly Middle School Character Education Assembly Middle School Math Assembly Middle School Read Across America Assembly Improve Your Schoolwork Mind Control: Fact Or Fiction? Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Bring Cris Johnson’s Assembly Programs To Your School Fully InsuredWhile Cris uses NOTHING dangerous or inappropriate in his programs (no fire, off-color humor, etc.), he is fully insured for your peace of mind! Easy To Work WithSome school assembly performers ask a LOT from busy school administrators. You know the ones–they want special lighting, a dressing room, and their own bowl of green M&M’s. Not Cris! He can present his assembly programs anywhere – gymnasium, cafeteria, multi-use room or even classrooms. Even though Cris brings BIG magic for BIG fun, you’ll be amazed at how quickly he can set up, meaning minimal disruptions in your school’s schedule. Targeted To Your Grade LevelsWhile he’s comfortable presenting one assembly for your entire school group, Cris understands that some schools can’t fit the entire student body into one area at one time. Therefore, Cris has created THREE versions of each of his programs: one for younger grades, one for older grades and one suitable for the entire student body! Smiles & LaughterCris believes the best way to teach and motivate is through entertainment and laughter. Everything ties into Cris’ messages. You’ll be amazed as you watch Cris hold the attention of several hundred students through the use of magic, music, humor, audience participation and much more! All-Inclusive Fees with NO Hidden “extras”Cris factors the distance he has to travel into his investment quotes. All travel expenses will be included, no matter how far Cris travels to get to your school. Additional Support MaterialWhenever you book one of Cris’ programs you will receive a master copy of classroom discussion/project ideas to use after the presentation. These materials will help “extend the life” of his assembly programs long after he’s gone! 100% Audience ControlFor performance artists, elementary school assembly programs are not for the faint of heart! Not everyone can hold the attention of 600 students for 45 minutes. After 15 years and thousands of performances, Cris is an expert. In fact, he’s even written a book for other presenters on how to present assembly programs effectively! Best of all, Cris has developed an AMAZING technique to QUICKLY get students into a quiet, compliant state at the end of the program so that it is easy for the teachers to move the children from the assembly area back to their classrooms. Teachers are always AMAZED by this…and so thankful! Audience ParticipationYour students are actively involved during the assembly program. Some segments involve the entire audience participating from their seats. Other segments involve on-stage helpers from the audience. No one is made fun of and everyone who helps will feel great about helping Cris during his program. Adults always remark about how well Cris Johnson works with children! Tons Of Testimonials Prove His EffectivenessJust look around our website and you will see a tiny sample of the feedback Cris’ programs have received over the years. It’s one thing for a presenter to toot his own horn, but it’s impossible to argue with honest feedback from school administrators and program coordinators! “Better Than Money Back” GuaranteeCris truly believes in the quality of his programs. Therefore he does not hesitate to guarantee them. His simple guarantee works like this: If you don’t feel Cris’ program wa worth more than he said it was, he’ll return your full fee PLUS donate $500 to your PTA/PTO just for wasting your time! To get your FREE copies of“9 Secret Sources Of Funding For Assembly Presentations!”and “7 Things You Must Know Before Hiring An Assembly Presenter!”call (716) 940-8963Right Now!
Words of Wisdom
Call (716) 940-8963 (716) 940-8963 [email protected] Home School Assembly Programs Elementary School Assemblies Curriculum Support Anti-Bullying School Assembly Character Education Assembly Math Assembly Read Across America Assembly Science & STEM Programs In-School Dinosaur Field Trip Wacky Science School Assemblies Crime Scene Science STEM Assembly Virtual Science Assembly Holidays / For Fun Field Day Programs Winter Magic Halloween Magic Show Christmas Magic Show School Fundraiser Show Middle School Assemblies Middle School Anti-Bullying Assembly Middle School Character Education Assembly Middle School Math Assembly Middle School Read Across America Assembly Improve Your Schoolwork Mind Control: Fact Or Fiction? Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Home School Assembly Programs Elementary School Assemblies Curriculum Support Anti-Bullying School Assembly Character Education Assembly Math Assembly Read Across America Assembly Science & STEM Programs In-School Dinosaur Field Trip Wacky Science School Assemblies Crime Scene Science STEM Assembly Virtual Science Assembly Holidays / For Fun Field Day Programs Winter Magic Halloween Magic Show Christmas Magic Show School Fundraiser Show Middle School Assemblies Middle School Anti-Bullying Assembly Middle School Character Education Assembly Middle School Math Assembly Middle School Read Across America Assembly Improve Your Schoolwork Mind Control: Fact Or Fiction? Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Words of Wisdom It’s common for victims of bullying to feel that they are completely alone. These celebrity quotes speak to the fact that most people have, at some point in their lives, suffered from some form of bullying. They also are a testament to the fact that it’s entirely possible to overcome! “I was bullied every second of every day in elementary and middle school. Obviously, people are going to bring you down because of your drive. But, ultimately, it makes you a stronger person to turn your cheek and go the other way.” -Selena Gomez “We focus so much on our differences, and that is creating, I think, a lot of chaos and negativity and bullying in the world. And I think if everybody focused on what we all have in common – which is – we all want to be happy.” -Ellen DeGeneres “Growing up in school no one ever called me anything close to an innovator. They called me different, they called me weird, they called me a couple other words I can’t say on TV. Thankfully my mother taught me that being different was a good thing…that being different meant you could actually make a difference.” -Justin Timberlake “I talk a lot about anti-bullying. I think it’s important to talk to a friend about it, or someone you can trust. Never feel alone!” -Cody Simpson “It’s tough, and sometimes you feel like you can’t speak to someone about it. I just want to let teens know that it’s okay to talk about it.” -Cher Lloyd Among Cris Johnson’s Amazing School Assembly Programs are two extremely effective anti-bullying assembly programs that are critical to helping victimized children realize that there is hope and that they do not have to suffer. To get in touch with Cris Johnson, click here.
Clearing Up the Myths: Adolescent & Young Adult Drug Use
Call (716) 940-8963 (716) 940-8963 [email protected] Home School Assembly Programs Elementary School Assemblies Curriculum Support Anti-Bullying School Assembly Character Education Assembly Math Assembly Read Across America Assembly Science & STEM Programs In-School Dinosaur Field Trip Wacky Science School Assemblies Crime Scene Science STEM Assembly Virtual Science Assembly Holidays / For Fun Field Day Programs Winter Magic Halloween Magic Show Christmas Magic Show School Fundraiser Show Middle School Assemblies Middle School Anti-Bullying Assembly Middle School Character Education Assembly Middle School Math Assembly Middle School Read Across America Assembly Improve Your Schoolwork Mind Control: Fact Or Fiction? Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Home School Assembly Programs Elementary School Assemblies Curriculum Support Anti-Bullying School Assembly Character Education Assembly Math Assembly Read Across America Assembly Science & STEM Programs In-School Dinosaur Field Trip Wacky Science School Assemblies Crime Scene Science STEM Assembly Virtual Science Assembly Holidays / For Fun Field Day Programs Winter Magic Halloween Magic Show Christmas Magic Show School Fundraiser Show Middle School Assemblies Middle School Anti-Bullying Assembly Middle School Character Education Assembly Middle School Math Assembly Middle School Read Across America Assembly Improve Your Schoolwork Mind Control: Fact Or Fiction? Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Clearing Up the Myths: Adolescent & Young Adult Drug Use Myth: All adolescents and young adults “experiment” with drugs. Statistics do show that the rate of drug use remains at a high level for young people. Part of the myth of “experimentation” is that drug use is an inevitable rite of passage from adolescence into adulthood. However, not every young person will has tried or will try drugs. Additionally, not all young drug users will use drugs without consequences, and many will not emerge unscathed as if it had simply been a phase. Drug use is a risky and unhealthy behavior. Using the word “experimentation” along with drug use can be extremely misleading. The use of the word implies, again, that drug use is just a phase that will inevitably pass. Experimentation is a one time event. If the pattern of behavior continues, subsequent intoxication indicates misuse, abuse and addiction. When talking with our kids about drugs, it’s important to remind them that trying drugs is NOT by any means a necessary rite of passage into adulthood. It’s time to put this harmful myth to rest!
Why Bring Cris Johnson to Your Library?
Call (716) 940-8963 (716) 940-8963 [email protected] Home School Assembly Programs Elementary School Assemblies Curriculum Support Anti-Bullying School Assembly Character Education Assembly Math Assembly Read Across America Assembly Science & STEM Programs In-School Dinosaur Field Trip Wacky Science School Assemblies Crime Scene Science STEM Assembly Virtual Science Assembly Holidays / For Fun Field Day Programs Winter Magic Halloween Magic Show Christmas Magic Show School Fundraiser Show Middle School Assemblies Middle School Anti-Bullying Assembly Middle School Character Education Assembly Middle School Math Assembly Middle School Read Across America Assembly Improve Your Schoolwork Mind Control: Fact Or Fiction? Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Home School Assembly Programs Elementary School Assemblies Curriculum Support Anti-Bullying School Assembly Character Education Assembly Math Assembly Read Across America Assembly Science & STEM Programs In-School Dinosaur Field Trip Wacky Science School Assemblies Crime Scene Science STEM Assembly Virtual Science Assembly Holidays / For Fun Field Day Programs Winter Magic Halloween Magic Show Christmas Magic Show School Fundraiser Show Middle School Assemblies Middle School Anti-Bullying Assembly Middle School Character Education Assembly Middle School Math Assembly Middle School Read Across America Assembly Improve Your Schoolwork Mind Control: Fact Or Fiction? Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Why Bring Cris Johnson to Your Library? Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Bring Cris Johnson’s Amazing Programs To Your Library All-Inclusive Fees with NO Hidden “extras”You will have a flat fee, with NO mileage charges or surcharges of any kind. Cris works hard to make his programs affordable because of his passion for libraries. Publicity MaterialWhenever you book one of Cris’ programs you will receive a colorful flier that you can duplicate and hang to promote the program. Cris will send you a digital PDF so you can print as many as you like. Or, Cris can print up some for you and mail them to you at no cost. Cris will also send you a complete, customized-for-your-event press release that you can send to your local newspaper to generate more interest in the event. These materials will help “get the word out” to get more people into your library for his program! Audiences Will Be RivetedCris has experience presenting programs to all kinds of groups – hundreds of school-age children, hundreds of teens at a high school, a dozen or so adults in a meeting room and all points in between. Cris guarantees your library patrons will LOVE his program. Increased CirculationObviously one of the goals of libraries is to increase circulation. Cris Johnson designs each of his programs to stimulate reading to whatever age he is presenting. You’ll be delighted at how many books will fly off your shelves after one of his programs! Targeted To Specific Age LevelsCris has YEARS of experience presenting programs to all ages all over North America (35 states in the United States and many parts of Canada!) What’s more, he is equally skilled at crafting and presenting a program to school-age children as he is for adults, YAs and teens. Cris guarantees each audience will be enthralled, regardless of the age range. Audience ParticipationYour library patrons are actively involved during the program. Some segments involve the entire audience participating from their seats. Other segments involve on-stage helpers from the audience. No one is made fun of and everyone who helps will feel great about helping Cris during his program. Adults always remark about how well Cris Johnson works with children, teens and even adults! Easy To Work WithSome library performers ask a LOT from busy library administrators. You know the ones–they want special lighting, a dressing room, and their own bowl of green M&M’s. Not Cris! He can present his programs anywhere – and because these programs were specifically designed for libraries, Cris guarantees space and set-uo requirements will be minimal. He brings his own PA system, tables, everything! You’ll be amazed at how quickly he can set up, meaning minimal disruptions in your library’s day. Tons Of Testimonials Prove His EffectivenessJust look around our website and you will see a tiny sample of the feedback Cris’ programs have received over the years. It’s one thing for a presenter to toot his own horn, but it’s impossible to argue with honest feedback from school administrators and program coordinators! Fully InsuredWhile Cris uses NOTHING dangerous or inappropriate in his programs (no fire, off-color humor, etc.), he is fully insured for your peace of mind! If you need a copy of the insurance on file or if you need Cris to add your library as an “additional insured” for his performance, no problem – just call the office and we’ll take care of it! “Better Than Money Back” GuaranteeCris truly believes in the quality of his programs. Therefore he does not hesitate to guarantee them. His simple guarantee works like this: If you don’t feel Cris’ program was worth MORE than he said it was, he’ll return your full fee PLUS donate $250 to your library just for wasting your time…and after presenting thousands of programs for almost two decades, NO ONE has ever
The Importance of Feeling Important
Call (716) 940-8963 (716) 940-8963 [email protected] Home School Assembly Programs Elementary School Assemblies Curriculum Support Anti-Bullying School Assembly Character Education Assembly Math Assembly Read Across America Assembly Science & STEM Programs In-School Dinosaur Field Trip Wacky Science School Assemblies Crime Scene Science STEM Assembly Virtual Science Assembly Holidays / For Fun Field Day Programs Winter Magic Halloween Magic Show Christmas Magic Show School Fundraiser Show Middle School Assemblies Middle School Anti-Bullying Assembly Middle School Character Education Assembly Middle School Math Assembly Middle School Read Across America Assembly Improve Your Schoolwork Mind Control: Fact Or Fiction? Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Home School Assembly Programs Elementary School Assemblies Curriculum Support Anti-Bullying School Assembly Character Education Assembly Math Assembly Read Across America Assembly Science & STEM Programs In-School Dinosaur Field Trip Wacky Science School Assemblies Crime Scene Science STEM Assembly Virtual Science Assembly Holidays / For Fun Field Day Programs Winter Magic Halloween Magic Show Christmas Magic Show School Fundraiser Show Middle School Assemblies Middle School Anti-Bullying Assembly Middle School Character Education Assembly Middle School Math Assembly Middle School Read Across America Assembly Improve Your Schoolwork Mind Control: Fact Or Fiction? Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact The Importance of Feeling Important For the sake of a child’s healthy development, it’s important that he or she feels important and worthy! Good self-esteem is a child’s defense against the challenges that he or she will inevitably face. Kids that feel good about themselves have an easier time handling conflicts and are more likely to resist negative pressures. They tend to smile easier and enjoy life. It has also been shown that children that feel a sense of importance are more well-rounded, respectful and are capable of developing healthy relationships with their peers. They also are more likely to excel in academics, extracurricular activities and hobbies. In contrast, children that do not feel significant, wanted or cherishes are not capable of dealing with conflict and challenges as easily. They might have a harder time solving problems, resulting in frustration and anxiety. So…how can we prevent these negative feelings from forming and ensure that our children grow up to be happy and healthy? Remember: you are the biggest influence when it comes to your child’s feelings of worth. It’s important to praise children for a job well done or for effort exerted. Make sure to also help them learn from their mistakes and failures, reminding them that you, too, make mistakes. After experiencing a real or perceived failure, let your child know that he or she is still valued and loved despite the undesired outcome that they are upset about. When you nurture your OWN sense of self worth and self-esteem, your child will follow suit. Lead by example! These positive, self-affirming activities will allow your child to develop a strong sense of value and worth. These feelings will surely carry over into their adult years and contribute positively to all areas of their interpersonal development. For the past 21 years, Cris Johnson has presented fun and entertaining educational school assembly programs on character development to schools all across North America. When you’re looking for a character education program to bring to your school, library or your next event, contact Cris Johnson!
S.O.S.: Save Our Students
Call (716) 940-8963 (716) 940-8963 [email protected] Home School Assembly Programs Elementary School Assemblies Curriculum Support Anti-Bullying School Assembly Character Education Assembly Math Assembly Read Across America Assembly Science & STEM Programs In-School Dinosaur Field Trip Wacky Science School Assemblies Crime Scene Science STEM Assembly Virtual Science Assembly Holidays / For Fun Field Day Programs Winter Magic Halloween Magic Show Christmas Magic Show School Fundraiser Show Middle School Assemblies Middle School Anti-Bullying Assembly Middle School Character Education Assembly Middle School Math Assembly Middle School Read Across America Assembly Improve Your Schoolwork Mind Control: Fact Or Fiction? Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Home School Assembly Programs Elementary School Assemblies Curriculum Support Anti-Bullying School Assembly Character Education Assembly Math Assembly Read Across America Assembly Science & STEM Programs In-School Dinosaur Field Trip Wacky Science School Assemblies Crime Scene Science STEM Assembly Virtual Science Assembly Holidays / For Fun Field Day Programs Winter Magic Halloween Magic Show Christmas Magic Show School Fundraiser Show Middle School Assemblies Middle School Anti-Bullying Assembly Middle School Character Education Assembly Middle School Math Assembly Middle School Read Across America Assembly Improve Your Schoolwork Mind Control: Fact Or Fiction? Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact S.O.S.: Save Our Students These days, it literally seems as though there is an app for just about everything. Thanks to Myisha Lavonne, who spent the majority of her freshman year of high school eating lunch in a bathroom stall, students can now anonymously report bullying incidents to their schools’ administrators. The app, just launched this past Wednesday, was developed in the hopes of preventing bullying. It’s completely free and allows a principal or other student leader to create a username and share it with the student body. Students can anonymously report bullying – whether they are the targets or they are observing. It’s available on Apple and Google Play, and it can be used by elementary, middle and high schools and colleges. According to Lavonne, “Nowadays, the bullying is so bad, a lot of kids are committing suicide. They feel like there’s no one to talk to,” Lavonne said. “It’s a lot worse than when I was a kid.” There is not one single factor that puts a child at risk of being bullied or bullying others. Bullying can happen anywhere—cities, suburbs, or rural areas. It’s beyond important that we remain vigilant and take every possible measure to create a safe learning environment for today’s children. For more information about Save Our Students, click here.
Does your Child Dislike Reading?
Call (716) 940-8963 (716) 940-8963 [email protected] Home School Assembly Programs Elementary School Assemblies Curriculum Support Anti-Bullying School Assembly Character Education Assembly Math Assembly Read Across America Assembly Science & STEM Programs In-School Dinosaur Field Trip Wacky Science School Assemblies Crime Scene Science STEM Assembly Virtual Science Assembly Holidays / For Fun Field Day Programs Winter Magic Halloween Magic Show Christmas Magic Show School Fundraiser Show Middle School Assemblies Middle School Anti-Bullying Assembly Middle School Character Education Assembly Middle School Math Assembly Middle School Read Across America Assembly Improve Your Schoolwork Mind Control: Fact Or Fiction? Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Home School Assembly Programs Elementary School Assemblies Curriculum Support Anti-Bullying School Assembly Character Education Assembly Math Assembly Read Across America Assembly Science & STEM Programs In-School Dinosaur Field Trip Wacky Science School Assemblies Crime Scene Science STEM Assembly Virtual Science Assembly Holidays / For Fun Field Day Programs Winter Magic Halloween Magic Show Christmas Magic Show School Fundraiser Show Middle School Assemblies Middle School Anti-Bullying Assembly Middle School Character Education Assembly Middle School Math Assembly Middle School Read Across America Assembly Improve Your Schoolwork Mind Control: Fact Or Fiction? Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Does Your Child Dislike Reading? Would your child rather do anything but sit down and read? It’s difficult to know how to react and what position to take when you’re struggling to get your child to read. Consider the following tips to move your reluctant reader towards a future of book reading! Hone in on your child’s interests. It can be hard to get children to read about topics that they aren’t interested in. If your child likes cars, for example, try to find magazines or books that discuss this topic. Before you know it, he or she might not be able to put down that reading material! Start small. It can often be an exercise in futility trying to get your child to go from reading nothing to reading long books. If your child is interested in horses, start with a short story, for instance, about a related topic. Practice reading together. When reading is turned into a collective activity, children typically respond better. For instance, take turns reading pages, and then share your opinions about what you read after completing a chapter. Create a safe reading environment. It’s common for children to feel as thought they don’t want to read because they don’t like making mistakes and being corrected. Make sure that when you read with your child, you are taking an encouraging approach. Motivate with a visible record of achievement. When a child can see their progress on a chart or graph, a sense of accomplishment usually follows. Cris Johnson specializes in Assembly Programs that focus on cultivating an interest in reading. Learn more here.
Why Bring Cris Johnson to Your Fair or Festival?
Call (716) 940-8963 (716) 940-8963 [email protected] Home School Assembly Programs Elementary School Assemblies Curriculum Support Anti-Bullying School Assembly Character Education Assembly Math Assembly Read Across America Assembly Science & STEM Programs In-School Dinosaur Field Trip Wacky Science School Assemblies Crime Scene Science STEM Assembly Virtual Science Assembly Holidays / For Fun Field Day Programs Winter Magic Halloween Magic Show Christmas Magic Show School Fundraiser Show Middle School Assemblies Middle School Anti-Bullying Assembly Middle School Character Education Assembly Middle School Math Assembly Middle School Read Across America Assembly Improve Your Schoolwork Mind Control: Fact Or Fiction? Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Home School Assembly Programs Elementary School Assemblies Curriculum Support Anti-Bullying School Assembly Character Education Assembly Math Assembly Read Across America Assembly Science & STEM Programs In-School Dinosaur Field Trip Wacky Science School Assemblies Crime Scene Science STEM Assembly Virtual Science Assembly Holidays / For Fun Field Day Programs Winter Magic Halloween Magic Show Christmas Magic Show School Fundraiser Show Middle School Assemblies Middle School Anti-Bullying Assembly Middle School Character Education Assembly Middle School Math Assembly Middle School Read Across America Assembly Improve Your Schoolwork Mind Control: Fact Or Fiction? Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Why Bring Cris Johnson to Your Fair or Festival? Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Bring Cris Johnson’s Amazing Programs To Your Fair or Festival All-Inclusive Fees with NO Hidden “extras” You will have a flat fee, with NO mileage charges or surcharges of any kind. Cris works hard to make his programs affordable because of his desire to support community events. Clean & Appropriate Material Cris performs for children of all ages and their families all year long. He’s an expert at it and believes it’s more skillful to entertain a family audience of varied ages with clean humor as opposed to some of the part-timers out there who think it’s funny to slip in some adult humor to try to appeal to grownups. Everything Cris does is family-friendly, like you’d see in a Disney cartoon. Audiences Will Be Riveted Cris has experience presenting programs to all kinds of groups – hundreds of school-age children, hundreds of teens at a high school, a dozen or so adults in a meeting room and all points in between. Cris guarantees your guests will LOVE his program. Adaptable to Your Event Cris has extensive presenting wildly successful shows in all kinds of situations, meaning he can adapt to your needs, whether he’s performing on grass, in a building on a raised platform, or a corner of the street. Plus, he can provide his own state-of- the-art sound system and microphone, meaning one less thing for you to worry about! Nearly Two Decades of Experience Cris has YEARS of experience presenting programs to all ages all over North America (35 states in the United States and many parts of Canada!) What’s more, he is equally skilled at crafting and presenting a program to children as he is for adults or mixed family audiences. Cris guarantees each audience will be enthralled, regardless of the age range. Audience Participation Your fair or festival attendees are actively involved during the program. Some segments involve the entire audience participating. Other segments involve on-stage helpers from the audience. No one is made fun of and everyone who helps will feel great about helping Cris during his program. Adults always remark about how well Cris Johnson works with children, teens and even adults! Easy To Work With Some performers ask a LOT from busy event coordinators. You know the ones–they want special lighting, a dressing room, and their own bowl of green M&M’s. Not Cris! He can present his programs anywhere. Cris guarantees space and set-uo requirements will be minimal. He brings his own PA system, tables, everything! You’ll be amazed at how quickly he can set up, meaning a quick transition to the next act if you are planning on multiple acts using the same stage. Tons Of Testimonials Prove His Effectiveness Just look around our website and you will see a tiny sample of the feedback Cris’ programs have received over the years. It’s one thing for a presenter to toot his own horn, but it’s impossible to argue with honest feedback from his corporate clients and program coordinators! Fully Insured While Cris uses NOTHING dangerous or inappropriate in his programs, he is fully insured for your peace of mind! If you need a copy of the insurance on file or if you need Cris to add your event as an “additional insured” for his performance, no problem – just call the office and we’ll take care of it! “Better Than Money Back” Guarantee Cris truly believes in the quality of his programs. Therefore he does not hesitate to guarantee them. His simple guarantee works like this: If you don’t feel Cris’ program was worth MORE than he said it was, he’ll return your full fee PLUS donate $250 to your fair or festival just for wasting your time…and after presenting thousands of programs for almost two decades, NO ONE has ever requested their money back! Facebook Linkedin Instagram
Why Should You Teach Kids About Pollution?
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Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Home School Assembly Programs Elementary School Assemblies Curriculum Support Anti-Bullying School Assembly Character Education Assembly Math Assembly Read Across America Assembly Science & STEM Programs In-School Dinosaur Field Trip Wacky Science School Assemblies Crime Scene Science STEM Assembly Virtual Science Assembly Holidays / For Fun Field Day Programs Winter Magic Halloween Magic Show Christmas Magic Show School Fundraiser Show Middle School Assemblies Middle School Anti-Bullying Assembly Middle School Character Education Assembly Middle School Math Assembly Middle School Read Across America Assembly Improve Your Schoolwork Mind Control: Fact Or Fiction? Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Why Should You Teach Kids About Pollution? Why Should We Teach Children About Pollution? A big topic for schools to cover today is pollution. Because our health and welfare is directly related to the status of the environment, it is important to teach kids about the pollution and it’s effects on the world around them. During the past hundred years, the world has changed in many ways due to new technologies and industrialization. While these changes have improved the quality of life for many, other changes have affected peoples health in a negative way. Children need to be able to identify the types of pollution, the sources of pollution and how they can protect the environment from further pollutants. Increased CO2 in the atmosphere leads to smog. Because of an increase in smog, the amount of sunlight reaching earth is restricted, which causes a disruption in the process of photosynthesis in plants. The emission of greenhouse gasses, like Co2, leads to global warming, which causes the polar ice caps to melt as a result. This poses a danger to people living in coastal areas because of the rise in water level. Other gases, like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide cause acid rain. Chemicals, like chlorofluorocarbons, released into the atmosphere contribute to the depletion of the Ozone layer. As a result of increased chemicals and gasses, soil can become infertile. This, along with a decrease in sunlight, causes plants to not grow properly. As the future of humanity, it is important to plant seeds of information about pollution while children are young. One of them may create the next new environmentally friendly device or system. Getting children interested in the environment will cause them to be environmentally conscious adults. Cris’s Pollution Solution program is the ultimate Ecology and Conservation Assembly Program, teaching students the importance of the environment and what they can do to improve the condition of the environment. Key Learning Points include: Conservation and why it matters What kids can do starting TODAY to protect the earth while at home and in school How people, animals, and EVERY living thing benefits from a cleaner environment The causes of air, land, and water pollution Identifying trash vs. recyclables How to use the 3 R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)! Salt water vs. Fresh water Tiny changes to implement now Check out Pollution Solution and how you can bring Cris Johnson to your school!
Make History Exciting Again!
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Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Home School Assembly Programs Elementary School Assemblies Curriculum Support Anti-Bullying School Assembly Character Education Assembly Math Assembly Read Across America Assembly Science & STEM Programs In-School Dinosaur Field Trip Wacky Science School Assemblies Crime Scene Science STEM Assembly Virtual Science Assembly Holidays / For Fun Field Day Programs Winter Magic Halloween Magic Show Christmas Magic Show School Fundraiser Show Middle School Assemblies Middle School Anti-Bullying Assembly Middle School Character Education Assembly Middle School Math Assembly Middle School Read Across America Assembly Improve Your Schoolwork Mind Control: Fact Or Fiction? Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Make History Exciting Again! Make History Exciting Again! Cris Johnson knows that for many kids, history is something they think is boring. However, teaching children about history is important and their knowledge of history will affect them in their futures. The history often repeats itself. The trials people go through and the lessons learned often show up multiple times in our history lessons, albeit different locations and time periods. But the main struggle is that learning history can be boring. So, how do you make history fun, interesting, and relevant? Here are some tips! Incorporate hands-on learning Hands-on learning is a great way to get everyone in your class involved! It is also a great way for them to better understand the culture of the time period. Have them make costumes from the time period. They don’t need to be fancy or realistic looking, but it will get them researching. The learning happens when they are trying to figure out what to wear. Your students could also build models of famous buildings, make products or crafts from the time period or prepare period themed meals (with help from a parent). The point is to get your students researching and to make them interested in culture. Take Field Trips Field trips are a very effective way to make history interesting. You can’t always take your kids outside of the classroom, but when you can, it can be very exciting for your students. Looking at historical artifacts makes history a lot more real to children. If you go to a museum, there are also guides who can offer your students a different historical perspective. Incorporate Visual Media Film has an unabashed love for history. For the more visual learners, movies and documentaries are a great resource for making history fun. Films and documentaries are another way students can see everyday life of different historical periods. Giving your students a guide to follow along with while watching the film is also great. It will keep them focused on the historical aspects of the film, which you can later discuss. Showing parts of a film or the whole thing will spark a discussion with your students. “Uncle Sam’s Comedy Jam” In “Uncle Sam’s Comedy Jam,” he will make them laugh, beg for more and pray that they get called upon to help out on stage. Cris turns the Bill of Rights into birthday presents that kids get to “take” home. The Constitution becomes a “dangerous” stunt that guarantees your students will remember that the three branches of our government are balanced and share their powers equally. Ever get splashed with with a few drops of Powerade? Some kids will when they learn about popular sovereignty. You’ll watch them scream with excitement and your teachers will praise the brilliance of these lessons. Here’s What Is Covered During “Uncle Sam’s Comedy Jam”: The Declaration of Independence Democratic Values The Articles of Confederation Common Good, Justice, Equality The Thirteen Colonies The Framers Shays’ Rebellion The Constitutional Convention The Constitution & Bill of Rights Amendments and Rules Problems of the Colonists Patriotism and Symbols of Freedom The 3 Branches of Government Separation and Balance of Powers Give you teachers a gift and make their jobs easier by scheduling this American History assembly show for your elementary school. Cris Johnson promises your teachers will thank you and your students, from kindergarten through sixth grade, will have a great time…guaranteed!
Making Math Fun
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Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Home School Assembly Programs Elementary School Assemblies Curriculum Support Anti-Bullying School Assembly Character Education Assembly Math Assembly Read Across America Assembly Science & STEM Programs In-School Dinosaur Field Trip Wacky Science School Assemblies Crime Scene Science STEM Assembly Virtual Science Assembly Holidays / For Fun Field Day Programs Winter Magic Halloween Magic Show Christmas Magic Show School Fundraiser Show Middle School Assemblies Middle School Anti-Bullying Assembly Middle School Character Education Assembly Middle School Math Assembly Middle School Read Across America Assembly Improve Your Schoolwork Mind Control: Fact Or Fiction? Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Making Math Fun “Math is hard.” This phrase is said by most parents to their children as they relive their own experiences struggling with formulas, exponents and equations. In most cases, math gets a bad reputation for being the horrible monster of academia. However, being skilled in math is a necessary part of modern day life. From personal finances, construction, cooking, and shopping, math is everywhere. Careers like engineering and finance demand above average math skills. Even non-math careers require analytic and reasoning skills. So, how can we help our children love math? Many studies show that starting early math training young is very beneficial. Starting young makes children adept at problem solving, so they are ready for more advanced concepts when they come up in their education. Parents are a child’s first teachers. The challenge is discovering how to create simple interactions and activities that serve as a foundation for enjoying math. Here are some easy ways to make math fun for children Make Math a Game Games can be anything from computer games, to sports, to board games. There are numerous apps and computer games for children. These are fun activities they can do on the go or at home. Board games, like Chutes and LAdders or Monopoly, are great activities that can involve the whole family. Card and board games create good foundations for problem solving, addition, and subtraction. Integrate Math into Daily Activities Integrate math into activities that are fun for both you and your child. Cooking is a great math activity that you and your child can do together. With cooking, your child can learn counting, addition, subtraction, measuring and estimation. Make math real when you leave your home. Are you stuck in a car? Ask some travel math problems! “If the GPS says we will arrive at 6:15 and it is 6:00 now, how many minutes do we have left?” Or “If we are traveling 50 mile per hour and we have 100 miles to go, how long will it take to get to our destination?” If you are at a grocery store, try asking your child to estimate the cost of the items or how much the discount will be off the price of an item with a coupon. Offer Rewards When your child masters math skills like counting, addition, or subtraction, reward them. This doesn’t have to be a big reward. Maybe a special dessert or an extra hour of TV. This promotes positive reinforcement with learning math. Just make sure your child knows the reward is tied to excellency in math and that they are not inconsistent or inappropriate. Read Books There are a lot of books with mathematical themes for children of all ages. With books, children can learn a variety of concepts from number comparison, to addition and subtraction, to multiplication. Additionally, books that use good math vocabulary give the opportunity for children to familiarize themselves with what different math concepts are called. Start your child young You can start teaching your child math as early as their toddler stage. The toddler stage is the best time to introduce math games as play. Through play, children can learn patterns, sequences, seriation, spatial relationships, sorting, comparing, and one-to-one correspondence. All of these concepts will provide a great foundation for when your child starts school. Also, because math is being associated with play, they will learn to love it more. Looking for a way to make math fun in school? Introducing the Goofy Kooky Math Show! Cris Johnson promises that your students will get more excited about math than ever before as they learn math puzzles, games, and even math-e-magic tricks that they can do at home. Your students will participate in fun, goofy math activities, puzzles, and magic tricks with fun, silly activities!
The Importance of Teaching Science to Children
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Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Home School Assembly Programs Elementary School Assemblies Curriculum Support Anti-Bullying School Assembly Character Education Assembly Math Assembly Read Across America Assembly Science & STEM Programs In-School Dinosaur Field Trip Wacky Science School Assemblies Crime Scene Science STEM Assembly Virtual Science Assembly Holidays / For Fun Field Day Programs Winter Magic Halloween Magic Show Christmas Magic Show School Fundraiser Show Middle School Assemblies Middle School Anti-Bullying Assembly Middle School Character Education Assembly Middle School Math Assembly Middle School Read Across America Assembly Improve Your Schoolwork Mind Control: Fact Or Fiction? Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact The Importance of Teaching Science to Children Science is just as important as learning other subjects like mathematics and history. The increased push towards a STEM education is at the forefront of conversations about education today. Between the amount of material to cover to students being discouraged at the amount to master, science can be a difficult subject to teach. However, the importance of teaching science is what should be at the forefront of an educator’s mind. There is so much more than the memorization of theories, formulas and vocabularies. At a glance, science involves communication with different people, teaches patience and perseverance, can help kids form a healthy dose of skepticism, teaches kids about the world around them, and lets them know that they can help solve the worlds problems. Here are some important aspects that science offers children. Knowledge Teaching science offers students to opportunity to increase their overall understanding of how and why things work. Science teaches kids about the world around them. From the human body to methods of transportation, science can explain the mechanics and reasons behind complex systems. This knowledge can be used to understand new concepts, make informed decisions and pursue new interests. Additionally, because science can provide tactile or visible proof of many facts we see on tv and in books, children and teenagers can increase their understanding and retain information better. Problem Solving Skills Children can develop a healthy dose of skepticism from studying science. Science also instills a sense of intrigue that allows students to understand and form questions based on the knowledge they gained. Many students find science inspiring and interesting and, thus, pursue new scientific interests. Science can give children the belief that they can help solve the world’s problems, which is a great thing. Science instills the ability to think logically and solve problems. Almost everything you see is because individuals had a question and used their knowledge of science to solve it. Technology Science teaches the basics of how certain devices work. This helps children develop ideas of their own and possibly invent new technology in the future. Knowing how telescopes, microscopes, and other laboratory devices work can help you examine objects and determine the differences. This basic knowledge of technology also assists in fixing minor problems in electronic objects at home. Natural Science Science explains how the earth functions and how to make use of natural resources. Science also teaches about the lack of these resources, how it affects living things, and how to conserve them. Information about wildlife and how environmental changes and changes in resources affect them is also learned. Awareness of how to conserve natural resources and affect wildlife can be used for one’s whole life. Information about natural disasters and survival skills is also an important part of science. Almost everything that a person does requires a basic knowledge of science, and logical reasoning that is based on this subject. In the school assembly program “The Wacky Science Show”, my mission is simple- to get kids excited about science. This elementary school show is packed with mind boggling experiments as I help your students explore the world of science and demonstrate the scientific process, step-by-step, in a fun and engaging way.
Why Should My Child Read During the Summer?
Call (716) 940-8963 (716) 940-8963 [email protected] Home School Assembly Programs Elementary School Assemblies Curriculum Support Anti-Bullying School Assembly Character Education Assembly Math Assembly Read Across America Assembly Science & STEM Programs In-School Dinosaur Field Trip Wacky Science School Assemblies Crime Scene Science STEM Assembly Virtual Science Assembly Holidays / For Fun Field Day Programs Winter Magic Halloween Magic Show Christmas Magic Show School Fundraiser Show Middle School Assemblies Middle School Anti-Bullying Assembly Middle School Character Education Assembly Middle School Math Assembly Middle School Read Across America Assembly Improve Your Schoolwork Mind Control: Fact Or Fiction? Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Home School Assembly Programs Elementary School Assemblies Curriculum Support Anti-Bullying School Assembly Character Education Assembly Math Assembly Read Across America Assembly Science & STEM Programs In-School Dinosaur Field Trip Wacky Science School Assemblies Crime Scene Science STEM Assembly Virtual Science Assembly Holidays / For Fun Field Day Programs Winter Magic Halloween Magic Show Christmas Magic Show School Fundraiser Show Middle School Assemblies Middle School Anti-Bullying Assembly Middle School Character Education Assembly Middle School Math Assembly Middle School Read Across America Assembly Improve Your Schoolwork Mind Control: Fact Or Fiction? Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Why Should My Child Read During the Summer? It’s summer! Children are running out of their schools excited for a summer of adventure free from the daily obligation of school. However, just because they are not learning in a structured setting, doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t still be learning or reading. Did you know that learning or reading skill losses during the summer is cumulative? A lack of learning or reading during the summer creates a wider gap each year between proficient and less proficient students. Continuous Development Teachers typically spend between 4 and 6 weeks re-teaching material that students forgot over the summer Regardless of ethnicity, socioeconomic level, or previous achievement, children who read four or more books over the summer will fare better in reading comprehension tests in the fall than children who read one or no books over the summer. Reading as a leisure activity is the best predictor of comprehension, vocabulary and reading speed. In fact, 3rd graders who can’t read at their grade level are four times less likely to graduate by age 18 than a proficient reader. Here are some ways to keep your child reading during the summer: Encourage your child to read for at least 30 minutes per day. If your child is reluctant, provide incentives for reading. Make it social. Establish a time when everyone in the family can read their own books together or take turns reading aloud. Having reading role-model parents or a large book collection at home has a greater impact on kids’ reading freqency than does household income. Let them choose! 92% of kids are more likely to finish a book they picked out themselves. Connect reading to your outings. Take your child to a museum or a historical site and have them read a non-fiction book about the topic prior to visitation. If you are looking for no-hassle Summer Reading Program library programs that motivate your young guests to check out more books, then this is going to be the most exciting website you’ll ever visit! Presenter/Magician/Author & Library Show Performer Cris Johnson offers an amazing series of themed library shows on topics that are GUARANTEED to draw in more guests to your library!
What is “Character”?
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Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Home School Assembly Programs Elementary School Assemblies Curriculum Support Anti-Bullying School Assembly Character Education Assembly Math Assembly Read Across America Assembly Science & STEM Programs In-School Dinosaur Field Trip Wacky Science School Assemblies Crime Scene Science STEM Assembly Virtual Science Assembly Holidays / For Fun Field Day Programs Winter Magic Halloween Magic Show Christmas Magic Show School Fundraiser Show Middle School Assemblies Middle School Anti-Bullying Assembly Middle School Character Education Assembly Middle School Math Assembly Middle School Read Across America Assembly Improve Your Schoolwork Mind Control: Fact Or Fiction? Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact What is “Character”? What is “Character”? Our character is more than our reputation. Our reputation is how others see us while character is who we really are, even when no one is watching. Everyone has character. However, not everyone’s character is moral. Having good character means that you have admirable traits such as honesty, responsibility, and courage. The essence of having good character is doing what is right. The basic traits of good character are respect, fairness, responsibility, caring, citizenship, and trustworthiness. As we strengthen these specific traits, our overall character is improved. How Does Our Character Affect Our Lives? Our character is what determines our success in any area of life. What is success is different depending on the person but, in general, success depends on how we respond to events and circumstances. It follows that it is our character that determines our success. However, that doesn’t mean that “good” people will always experience more “success” than “bad” people. Some character traits that tend to lead to “success” and others that tend to produce “failure.” How we respond to various things determines the results we will get. This is why the success we have in any endeavor is determined by our character.For example: In order to get good grades, a student must be diligent to study every day and endurance to keep working even when they are tired. A person in with a strong character quality of truthfulness is much more likely to accurately report the facts in a given situation than a person who tends to be characterized by deceptiveness. A person with the character quality of tolerance will be more accepting of others and less prejudiced. How Can We Teach Character? It can be noted that 90% of a child’s brain is developed by the time he or she is three years of age. Because of this, it is important to teach basic character values at an early age. The earlier a child is taught basic values, the more likely he or she is to retain these values. The best advice for parents who want to give their children a sound moral foundation would be to impart moral values to children well before a child starts walking and talking. In general, adults should strive to have a strong character in order to be a good influence on the children around them. This is through their own behaviors and actions, setting high standards and clear expectations, and teaching them on how to be responsible and kind. Providing a solid character education is a long-term endeavor, but will be worth the time spent. Children who learn values such as compassion, honesty, and teamwork will be more successful in life, no matter what career choice they choose. They are also found to be happier and more at peace than others who believe doing what feels good at the time is the key to a happy life. “Yes I Can” The Ultimate Character Education School Assembly Program This character education assembly program is designed to help students realize their own potential as well as respect the rights and feelings of others. Cris has designed this fun-filled school assembly program to help explain to students why it’s who we are on the INSIDE that matters, not the outside. Your students will be encouraged never to give up if they face hardships in life, because, let’s face it, problems do arise. Mistakes are made, speed bumps in the road of life are encountered. However, how we as people respond to challenges in life defines who we are. Learn how to bring “Yes I Can” to your school today!
Teaching Magic
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Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Home School Assembly Programs Elementary School Assemblies Curriculum Support Anti-Bullying School Assembly Character Education Assembly Math Assembly Read Across America Assembly Science & STEM Programs In-School Dinosaur Field Trip Wacky Science School Assemblies Crime Scene Science STEM Assembly Virtual Science Assembly Holidays / For Fun Field Day Programs Winter Magic Halloween Magic Show Christmas Magic Show School Fundraiser Show Middle School Assemblies Middle School Anti-Bullying Assembly Middle School Character Education Assembly Middle School Math Assembly Middle School Read Across America Assembly Improve Your Schoolwork Mind Control: Fact Or Fiction? Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Teaching Magic With the popularity of “Harry Potter,” it is no surprise that children are interested in magic. But did you know that magic can be beneficial to your child’s development? In fact, magic may be the trick to making children more confident and sociable. A study at the British Association for the Advancement of Science took 50 pupils at two schools to compare a “magic school” lesson with a standard personal, social and health education (PSHE) lesson currently used to promote good health, confidence and social skills. At the start of the study, each child completed standard measures of social skills and self-esteem, and their teachers provided individual assessments of sociability and confidence. At the end of the study, they discovered that magic teaches self-discipline and critical thinking. There was also an increase in sociability and confidence of the children who learned magic. The teachers’ ratings revealed the children to be more sociable and confident after the magic lesson than after the standard lesson. Magic helped the students think from another person’s perspective and think about how they are feeling. Here are some easy tricks you can teach your child Is that your card? Spending a few nights in a cabin is a great way to get out of the city and away from people. When you rent a remote cabin, you can explore nearby nature, enjoy a campfire, have a family game night inside, and look at the stars without seeing another person. 1) Shuffle a deck of cards, and secretly look at the bottom card.2) Fan out the cards face down, and ask your friend to take a card from the deck and look at it.3) Square up the deck and hold it face down. Ask your friend to place their card on the top of the deck.4) Cut the deck roughly in half, and then complete the cut by placing the lower portion on top of the upper portion.5) Turn the deck face up, and spread out the cards on a table.6) Secretly look for the card that was on the bottom of the deck, and your friend’s card will be lying on top of it. Pick out their card and announce, “Is that your card?” Mind Reading Magic 1) Lay a 25¢, 10¢, 5¢, and 1¢ coin on a table.2) Turn your back, and ask your friend to choose any coin.3) Ask them to pick up the coin and hold it tightly in their hand for a few moments while concentrating on it.3) Next, have them put the coin back on the table and move all of the coins around.4) To find out which coin they chose, pick up each coin and hold it against your forehead. The coin they chose will feel warmer than the others. The amazing jumping band 1) Place a rubber band over your first (index) and second (middle) fingers, and slide it all the way down to the bottom of your fingers.2) Slowly curl your fingers into the shape of a fist, and stretch the rubber band so that it’s over all of your fingers.3) When your friends look at the back of your hand, they will think that the rubber band is only around your first and second fingers.4) Open all your fingers, and the rubber band will jump on to your third and little fingers! Would you like to see your YA readers enthusiastically check out books from all kinds of sections in your library? Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop! “Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop!” brings you the best of all worlds. This workshop has been carefully designed to give the kids attending some real-world knowledge of not only the secrets of magic (which is what first draws their attention) but how to perform the tricks as well as an appreciation of the history of magic and stagecraft. Your child will
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Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Fall-Themed Activities for Schools With the new school year starting it is the perfect time to think about fall activities! From the changing of colors of leaves to the delicious smells and tastes of the season, autumn is a wonderful time of year! This season offers many opportunities to learn across the curriculum, from understanding the science behind how a pumpkin grows to counting the number of apples ripening in a tree. Here are some fall themed activities that you can incorporate into your classroom and school. Fall-Themed Lessons in the Classroom Fall is much more than Halloween. Autumn offers many curriculum ideas that you can incorporate throughout the fall. Math Activities Have teams of students estimate the number of seeds in a pumpkin, then cut the pumpkins open and let the kids count how many seeds there were. Visit an apple orchard and have your students estimate the number of apples in a tree. Then count to see how close the class was. Discuss fractions by cutting apples into thirds, fourths, quarters, etc. Art Activities Find a tree on your school’s grounds. Have the students name the tree and draw a picture how it looks at the start of the year. Every few weeks go back to the tree and have them draw another picture. At the end of the season, have your students look at their pictures and observe how the tree changes during the season. Cut an apple down the middle and then cut a groove on the rounded side so the apples are easy to hold. Dip the flat side in ink or paint, then make apple prints on paper or fabric. Science Activities Study skeletons and how the human body’s bones work together. Bring a sunflower to class and have the students study its parts. Have the students guess how many sunflower seeds it contains, then gives a prize to the student with the closest answer. English Activities Place a long strip of paper on the wall. Start a story on the left side of the paper strip, such as “Once upon a time, there was a scarecrow, a pumpkin, and a farmer …” Then, one at a time, students can continue the store adding only three, four or five words at a time. Students write a Fall poem and explore rhyming patterns or have them create an acrostic poem using autumn-themed words. Other Activities Prepare a fall recipe in class. Pumpkin muffins, apple cake, baked apples or other autumn-inspired foods are great choices. Have them write the recipe and have them bring it home to try with their parents. Go on a field trip to an orchard, farm, pumpkin patch, or other sites where crops are ready to be harvested. Play some pumpkin-themed games with students. Fall-Themed Activities for the Entire School A fall festival or harvest party is a great idea that can be fun for the whole school. For elementary schools, give them an educational theme. Set up booths where kids can play fall festival games and tie in those games with the theme (like math based games or reading based ones). Be sure to include other fall-themed activities such as a hay-barrel maze, scarecrow-making contests, bobbing for apples, craft booths, and sack races. Serve up some autumn food too, if you can. Apple cider and pumpkin pie are great ideas to start with. If your festival is close to Halloween, have the students dress in costumes and include some Halloween activities as well. Spooky Magic: A Fun-Filled Family Halloween Magic Show! Bring Cris Johnson to your schools fall festival! In “Spooky Magic,” Cris Johnson presents fun magic tricks wrapped up in spooky sights, and tied with goofy fun! His light, bright, colorful program is especially geared towards children and family events. Kids have great fun watching and participating in the show, but Cris also puts
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Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Home School Assembly Programs Elementary School Assemblies Curriculum Support Anti-Bullying School Assembly Character Education Assembly Math Assembly Read Across America Assembly Science & STEM Programs In-School Dinosaur Field Trip Wacky Science School Assemblies Crime Scene Science STEM Assembly Virtual Science Assembly Holidays / For Fun Field Day Programs Winter Magic Halloween Magic Show Christmas Magic Show School Fundraiser Show Middle School Assemblies Middle School Anti-Bullying Assembly Middle School Character Education Assembly Middle School Math Assembly Middle School Read Across America Assembly Improve Your Schoolwork Mind Control: Fact Or Fiction? Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Celebrating Halloween with the Whole Family October is here! It is officially time to pull out those Halloween decorations and start preparing! This holiday is a favorite for kids young and old. While older children will enjoy the thrill of spooky ghosts, haunted houses, and scary movies, celebrating with young children can be a challenge. Halloween is the perfect time of year to celebrate everything creepy, but it may need to be toned down as to not scare the youngest members of your family. Here are some ways you can celebrate Halloween with your whole family. Throw a party Throwing a Halloween party makes staying home on Halloween a treat instead of a trick. Part of the full of Halloween is dressing up, so invite your guests to wear costumes. You can even turn it into a friendly contest, handing out awards for “Scariest Costume,” “Funniest Costume,” and so on. Make sure there is plenty of food, candy and entertainment and your party will surely be a hit! You can also provide art supplies and have your kids do a Halloween craft! Let them use materials like construction paper, Styrofoam, acrylic paints and clay to fashion witches, pumpkins, ghosts and other scary-looking Halloween creatures. You can also try painting pumpkins. No carving required. Just some paint and imagination! Bobbing for apples is another classic Halloween tradition that many people love. Simply place some apples in a bucket of water and have guests try to lift them out with their mouths. This can be fun if you want a more lighthearted holiday party instead of something scary. Halloween Books and Movies You don’t have to pull out the scariest stories in your arsenal. In the weeks leading up to Halloween, read some Halloween stories and watch Halloween movies together. Hit up your local library or bookstore for Halloween themed books featuring all your favorite characters including Fancy Nancy, Little Critter, The Bernstein Bears and Clifford. Alternatively, turn off the lights and break out the popcorn for a movie night! “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” “Hocus Pocus,” and “Halloweentown” are all child-friendly Halloween movies that the whole family will enjoy. Save the true horror movies for when your children go to sleep. Costumes Halloween costumes don’t need to be creepy! Take the opportunity to explore your child’s fascination with firefighters, police officers, princesses, or their favorite animal. Really any dress-up or pretend clothes will work. Pay attention to complicated fasteners because you will need easy access for bathroom emergencies. Also, be sure that your child can walk safely, see well, and will not be uncomfortable due to an itchy, sweaty, or restrictive costume. If you don’t want to go out and buy a costume, challenge your kids to make their own. Halloween isn’t about spending the most money. It’s about who has the most creative costume! Pumpkins This is probably the staple activity, next to trick-or-treating, that you think about when you think of Halloween. Make the trek to your local pumpkin patch, orsupermarkett, and let your child pick out their pumpkins. At home, assist them in cutting open the top, removing the seeds and pulp, and cutting out fun shapes or faces into the sides. Older children can carve pumpkins by themselves (while still being supervised), but younger children may need some help. Have your child draw faces on their pumpkin and then give the pumpkin to you to cut out. Celebrating Halloween with Young Adults? Bring Tales From Beyond to your library! Cris Johnson, a master at holding audiences’ attention, has produced a brand new program geared just for your Young Adult Crowds. “Tales From Beyond” is a fantastical exploration of Assorted Oddities. A personal experience in the Strange & Unusual! “Tales From Beyond”is a presentation Young Adults will love. Cris brings a collection of
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Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Inspire a Love of Reading Think about your child’s reading habits. Do they read every evening? Is the material assigned or for fun? Reading to children and discussing the book you read is the best way to increase your child’s IQ and instill a love of reading. It’s the truth. School performance correlates more directly with your child’s reading scores than any other indicator. Children who read for fun every day become better readers, score higher on tests and have greater content knowledge than those who don’t. With life offering multiple easier ways for children to entertain themselves, how can you inspire a lifelong love of reading? Read to your child as often as possible. It is important to start reading to your child from an early age. And not just at bedtime. Board books and cloth books are great choices for your child’s first toys. Carry them around with you and whenever you want, pull out a book for you and your child to read together. When your child is older, keep reading with them. Don’t let the fact that they can read by themselves let you give up this important emotional bonding experience. Books are great ways to trigger good discussions about values and choices. Don’t stop reading to them until they tell you to stop. Plus, alternating who reads the pages is a great way to help them learn to read on their own. Don’t push your child to learn to read Most children learn to read naturally as they develop preliminary skills. Your goal is to not push them to sound out the words. Rather it is to encourage a love of books. Teaching them to read may take the fun out of reading. In fact, some very smart children don’t learn to read until they are seven years old. They quickly catch up. One child who started reading at 3 and another who started at 6 could both be reading at an eighth-grade reading level by the tie they are in fourth grade. There is no benefit to pushing your child to read early. In fact, it could make them feel inferior if they feel put on the spot. If you notice that your child seems to have a hard time recognizing letters, or confuses letters, or can’t sound out words, or can’t recognize words that he has seen many times before, it is possible that he has a learning disability such as dyslexia. Discuss your concerns with your child’s school. Keep them reading Sometimes children who learned to read early will stop because of a lack of interest. Keep this phase a short one! The problem is that they can read simple books, but crave more developed plots and characters. However, those books may be too advanced, full of words they don’t know and too tiring to read. The labor distracts them from the story. If your child craves more developed plotlines, read with them. This will keep them fascinated with the secrets in books and motivate them to do the hard work to become a proficient reader. Take the extra time to track down books that they can read and will find exciting. Picture books with lots of words will work as the pictures will keep them interested while they figure out the words. It will only be a matter of time before their reading skills catch up with their love of books. Then they can transfer to simple chapter books where, if you can find a series books, the stories will keep them interested in the next book and the next. Daily reading time Set up daily reading time. This can be a perfect chill-out time after school or a general wind-down time in the evening. If your child is ready for a later bedtime, tell them they can stay up a half
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Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Home School Assembly Programs Elementary School Assemblies Curriculum Support Anti-Bullying School Assembly Character Education Assembly Math Assembly Read Across America Assembly Science & STEM Programs In-School Dinosaur Field Trip Wacky Science School Assemblies Crime Scene Science STEM Assembly Virtual Science Assembly Holidays / For Fun Field Day Programs Winter Magic Halloween Magic Show Christmas Magic Show School Fundraiser Show Middle School Assemblies Middle School Anti-Bullying Assembly Middle School Character Education Assembly Middle School Math Assembly Middle School Read Across America Assembly Improve Your Schoolwork Mind Control: Fact Or Fiction? Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Holiday Activities You Can Do With Your Children The holiday season is here! With the magic of the holiday season and the winter weather at our doorstep, there are plenty of things that you’ll want to do with your children this month! Take this time of year to spend a little extra quality time with your family. Here are some fun things to do in December. Holiday Cards There is nothing more exciting than receiving a holiday card. Your family and friends will cherish the cards you make with your children. Plus, this gives you valuable one-on-one time with your children. You can buy a box to send your own personalized note or even make your own. Paint cards, use stamps or even use a computer to design your own holiday cards. When you have enough, encourage your children to write their own note in them. This personalized note is a great way for them to show friends and family how much they appreciate them. Plus, this is great practice for their writing skills. Preschoolers can practice basic letters, while older children can learn letter writing basics. Holiday Pictures Taking photos together doesn’t have to be a stressful process. In fact, it can be a month long project. Dress your family in matching red and green sweaters and capture the moment with a family holiday portrait. This picture will look great on your holiday cards. You can also get creative and keep your camera at the ready all month long. Capture candid moments, like building snowmen, sledding, or simply drinking hot cocoa. You can even give your child a disposable camera and have them take their own pictures too. Once the month is over, take their pictures to be developed and build a scrapbook together with your images. Visit Santa Claus The best time to see Santa? Early in the month. Then you will avoid all the crowds and your kids will have more precious time with the guy in the red suit. However, a visit to Santa can be scary for some young children. Prepare them for what to expect during their visit to Santa. Always make sure that you talk about Santa in a positive way. Have them write their list before the visit, both to increase excitement and to give them something to focus on when they visit Santa. Baking There are so many great recipes during the holidays. Bring out the cookbook and let your children be your little helpers. For sugar cookies, frost them with any buttercream frosting tinted with food coloring, and decorate using edible glitter, nonpareils, and sprinkles. You can also use chocolate, peanut butter, or caramel frosting. Cookies are very versatile, so let your child’s imagination go while when decorating them. Another fun activity? Gingerbread houses. You can make them from scratch or buy a kit from the store. Either way, you’ll have hours of entertainment and quality time together. Charity ‘Tis the season of giving. With your schedule jam packed, remember to give back. December is the perfect opportunity to donate some of your family’s time. Whether you want to drop off a toy to a qualified charity or participate in a fundraising walk or run, there ware many ways to help others during the holidays. It is important to teach your children that the holidays are more about giving to others than receiving presents. 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Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact PTA/PTO Events Your Families Will Be Excited About Was your PTA/PTO fundraiser not the success you had hoped it would be? Or maybe all of your events are lacking in excitement? If it has been a while since parents and students have been wowed at your events, it may be time to try a new approach. With endless opportunities available for your next family night, it may be hard to find the right one. When planning your next one think about what your students’ or community is interested in. Try making your program active with at least one activity that students really get excited about. With a variety of activities that appeal to people of different interests, your programs will be a hit every time. Here are a few family night ideas to get you started. Score Big With a Tailgating Party Does your school district have a big game coming up? Plan a tailgating party to get everyone revved up for the game! In the weeks leading up to the event, have leaders secure donations from corporate sponsors for buns, hot dogs, cookies, bottled water, soda, chili, and even plates. Once the day arrives, parent volunteers can man grilling stations, sell food and beverages, sell spirited items, set up a face painting booth and greet the crowd as they enter the event. Get in contact with the marching band and cheerleaders and invite them to perform for the crowd before the game. A planning tip: Get your districts sports schedule well in advance so you have enough time to plan. Throw a Birthday Party for Your School If your school is throwing a milestone birthday, throw a family bash! Look at when your school was founded and throw a themed dance. (For example, if your school was founded in the 50’s, throw a 50’s themed party). Offer games for all ages in the gym and serve birthday cake and other refreshments. Play music from that decade and teach the families a popular dance from that era. Give prizes for the best-themed outfit and decorate the area with yearbooks and newspaper clippings from the year your school was founded. Have a Parent-Child “Date Night” This is a great opportunity for one-on-one bonding between your parents and students. This can be anything from a dance to a mini-golf tournament, to a minor league baseball game. Father-daughter/mother-son dances are a popular choice. You can also throw a Mother-Daughter Spa Night with fancy finger foods, desserts, and fingernail painting. You can also hire a motivational speaker, throw a concert or have a parent-child talent show. No matter the event, make sure your students know they can come with other relatives or family friends if a parent can’t attend. Think about your event and instead opt for alternative names such as Guys and Dolls Night, Me and My Guy, She and Me, etc. Fun and Fitness Get active with your families. Throw an event with an athletic twist. If it’s winter, have a winter fun and fitness night. You can include outdoor activities like sledding, snowshoeing, and build snowmen. Don’t forget indoor activities, like jump rope and basketball, for when it is time to warm up. If it’s warm outside, get in contact with your high school/middle school swimming pool and rent it for an afternoon. Admission can be whatever you choose, but always make sure your students are accompanied by an adult. If swimming isn’t an option, throw a water day with a giant water slide, water balloons, hoses, and buckets. Have parents run the bucket-filling stations and make sure you invite the teachers to participate in the event as well. No matter the event, offer healthy snacks and plenty of water or juice to help everyone stay hydrated. Magical Mayhem: A PTA/PTO Family Fun Night Magic Show! If your school’s parent-teacher organization or
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Library Programs Kids & Families Summer Reading Program Balloon Twisting Workshop Halloween Magic Show Winter Magic Christmas Magic Show Cris Johnson’s Magic Workshop Adults & Teens Horror In The Library FEAR: Scary Magic for YAs/Teens Psychics & Mediums – Adult Program New York Spirits – Adult Program Poe Spirit Experience Library Show Other Stuff Fair & Festival Entertainment Blue & Gold Banquets Children’s Birthday Parties Dinosaur Show Birthday Party Birthday Party Magic Show Birthday Party Bubble Show Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Magic Show Blog FAQ Testimonials About Performing Schedule Contact Recycling Made Easy Did you know that up to 80% of waste in schools is recyclable? Imagine the impact schools can make when they recycle. All across New York State, students, teachers, and staff are making a difference with programs to recycle, reduce waste, save energy, and conserve resources. Recycling is not only good for the environment, but it also takes less energy and is cheaper. In fact, it is more economically sound to recycle than to mine for new materials. It all starts with teaching about recycling and inviting your students and children to go green. The resulting lesson is a lesson in responsibility, caring about the environment, and understanding that resources are not limitless. The Statistics With a projected enrollment of 58 million students, public schools have a big responsibility. They produce a large amount of material suitable for recycling and compositing. This amount of waste, multiplied by all students in the country, means big trouble for our environment. Here are some important things to note. People, businesses, schools and other organizations generate, on average, 4.7 pounds of waste per person per day. Schools and other education facilities often are among the largest waste generators in any city, county or state. 40 percent of the typical school waste stream is paper Every year, nearly 900 million trees are cut down to provide raw materials for U.S. paper and pulp mills. Each ton of recycled paper can save 17 trees, 380 gallons of oil, three cubic yards of landfill space, 4,000 kilowatts of electricity and 7,000 gallons of water. The energy used to recycle paper is about 70 percent less than the energy needed to make paper from virgin wood Glass and plastic beverage containers account for about 15 percent of the school waste stream. Recycling just one glass bottle saves enough energy to power a 100-watt electric light bulb for four hours. Recycling makes a big difference. As more and more homes, businesses, and schools go green, it is helpful for parents and teachers to teach the next generation the importance of recycling. From recycling old homework assignments to finding a new purpose for broken toys to taking a reusable water bottle to school, your kids can make a big impact. Activities To Teach Recycling The earlier good habits are ingrained, the easier it is to incorporate them into your daily life. This goes for students and recycling too. Here are some activities you can do at home or at school to teach recycling. Litter in the park. No one likes litter in their beautiful parks. Take your students to a park and point out the trash on the ground. This can go right into a lesson on how trash affects birds and wildlife in the area, who may eat the garbage and get sick. Before you leave, don’t leave the trash. Bring some bags and gloves and have your students help clean it up. Recycling bins. This is a fun activity for kids young and old. Let them decorate bins with pictures of what should go in each one (paper, plastic, cans, etc.). Then give them items to practice sorting. Show them how important it is for everything to go in the right bin. The better the materials are sorted, the easier processing will be once it gets to the recycling facility. Literature. There are many classic stories that can teach recycling. The Berenstain Bears Go Green and The Lorax are good for younger students to learn about the world of environmentalism. One Plastic Bag is another book that talks about recycling in Gambia and how it can transform a community. Explore the rooms of your house. With recycling, it is easy to focus on the kitchen, however what about the rest of your home. Have your children walk around your home and point out what can be recycled. If you