Caroline and Danny

      

Outstanding!  High Energy!  Top Notch!  Lively!  Insightful!

…are just some of the adjectives used to describe Caroline and Danny’s Concerts and Student Workshops….

The Kids Value Pack Concert (National Character Education AND National Music Curriculum preschool-5th) is an interactive, imaginative performance of stories and songs that emphasize character topics such as: respect, teasing, bullying, peer pressure, and helpfulness.   With the incorporation of humor, sign language, movement, props and audience participation into the concert, children learn while having fun. The catchy songs and entertaining stories connect age-old character words to students’ real life experiences 

Caroline and Danny’s Pollution Patrol (preschool-3nd) Preservation, conservation and respect for the environment are emphasized in this interactive, fun concert of stories and songs that was originally designed for Zoo Atlanta.  Edutainers, Caroline Figiel and Danny Jones use new music from their nationally recognized music and character education curricula plus stories, puppets and objects to get kids excited about being part of the “Pollution Patrol”.

Caroline and Danny’s Shake and Bake (preschool-3nd) This action pack program serves up a buffet of songs with a dab of entertainment and a dash of education to get kids active, eating right and staying healthy!!

Student Workshops are designed for families and/or children in 4^th grade and up

Old Stories-New Twist  (a workshop for 4^th grade students through high school) In this highly interactive and entertaining workshop, students become peer leaders by learning multiple storytelling techniques and attention grabbing strategies that allow them to present character building stories that teach.  Storytelling and writing elements are discussed that coincide with language arts programs.

Writing Stories To Tell (a workshop for middle school and high school students) Using their storytelling and song writing experience, Caroline and Danny inspire students to write and tell stories based on personal experiences, memories and family history.  Basic elements of story writing will be included.  A perfect way to let students find an individual connection to history, family and traditional stories  

FAQ:

Do you have your own sound system?

For bookings in Georgia or drivable states, we have our own sound system. For out of state venues, we will provide a technical needs list and discuss options to meet your needs.

 

What is the recommended age and size of the audience?

Most of our concerts listed have a recommended age but we are flexible and experienced enough to alter our program to meet the needs of the attending audience.  We can perform for large or small groups.   

Do you tie in reading to your programs?

We are nationally recognized “edutainers” with a love of reading!!!  Oftentimes we will tell folktales or stories based on books.  We also conclude each concert with encouragement for children to find out more about the subjects covered by reading suggested books.  We will work with your suggestions.

 How do you involve the children?

Our philosophy is to perform WITH the children not FOR them.  To accomplish this goal, we provide lots of participation opportunities such as: signing, singing, movement, sound effects, discussion and of COURSE laughter!!!! 

Other programs can be designed to meet your needs.

Your powerful messages can have a lasting impact, far reach, and a profound effect
on youth in any culture or demographic…
Leslieann Noe/National Grant Manager for MADD

Caroline and Danny's opening session performance was not only a lively
audience participation event, but also a very effective way of demonstrating
the power we have as school counselors to "teach tolerance" to children as a
contra-positive method of allaying the negative effects of bigotry and violence..
Jim Bergin/Georgia School Counselor Association president

The songs are upbeat and teach the importance of being a responsible and
caring individual who values themselves, others and the environment. This
program is an enjoyable way for educators to instill a strong sense of values

while meeting the expectations of the academic curriculum…
”The Recorder” A Journal of the Ontario, Canada Music Association

Caroline and Danny provide a timely role model for children and adults.
Something so unique to their work is an ability to maintain the bigger picture
of a universal vision of fairness and integrity in teaching children about
relationships, while touching people as individuals in special needs as well
as typical populations...
Donnie Kanter Winokur Chair, FASD Advisory Committee, Atlanta Alliance on Developmental Disabilities (AADD) Board of Directors, (AADD)

Your keynote and sessions were outstanding as indicated by the number of
educators, administrators and teachers who attended as well as the evaluations
filled out by our participants...
Karen Gazith, Director of Education Bronfman Education-Montreal

Caroline and Danny provide professional development/training for both early
childhood and school-age teachers that aid professionals in establishing positive
social and emotional practices in their classrooms. Their energetic child development
and theory-based workshop sessions help teachers create a classroom environment
that is both neurologically friendly and conducive to promoting positive mental health development in children. Anyone who touches the lives of a children can benefit from

• the special teaching they have to share…

Holly Higgins Wilcher/Early Childhood Mental Health Educator-Colorado

“Caroline and Danny’s Teachers’ Toolbox” CD offers a top notch performance to
teach early childhood skills. A great choice for library collections!”
School Library Journal/May 2005

Caroline Figiel and Danny Jones are outstanding storytellers, musicians,
entertainers, educators and performers who delight audiences of all ages.
Children are entranced with their high energy and interactive performances.
Values, character, and just plain old fun are the themes that keep their attention.
But this pair is equally talented at capturing the imagination and memory of
adult audiences, giving them an unforgettable experience…
Dotty Etris, Roswell Magnolia Storytelling Festival.

It was a pleasure and a privilege to host Caroline and Danny as workshop presenters
for the In-service training for Children's Librarians for the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System. They were informative, insightful and energetic. We look forward to working with again and again...
Kellye Carter/Manager, Central Library Children's Department

You will be impressed by the selection of music, verse, and movement which makes personal communication links to each member of the audience - regardless of age or language. These artists demonstrate the ease of integrating positive character
development into all curriculum content areas. Large group presentation, teacher professional development, or multiple workshop settings are appropriate for this
creative instructional program…
David S.Butts, PhD, General Administration Consultant, Cobb County School
District, Marietta, Georgia

The students and teachers thoroughly enjoyed your visit. As I walked the halls and
visited with the students at lunch, they were talking about your songs. One class
used points from your Person of Peace song as they problem-solved an issue
which occurred in gym class later that day. As promised, you did engage the
children for the full 45 minutes!
Catherine Wang/ Principal South School-Glencoe, Illinois

The program was a total success! The teachers and children said the performers
were great. They had so much energy and worked so well with the children. One
teacher said her class learned all of the songs on the CD and pretend to be
Caroline and Danny. When are they coming back…Nayda Santiago Newark
Public Library

I like the way you updated the language and used terms and situations that
today’s kids will understand…
Jackie Silberg (Miss Jackie)/ Parents Council award winner

I think what you are doing for children is wonderful. I am happy to endorse what
you are doing…
Archbishop John Donoghue

The counselors in my school believe your songs represent the values and ethics
that we are attempting to teach children…
John Anderson/ principle at Ocee Elementary/ GA

The program was a pure delight. I've rarely seen an audience of youngsters so
captivated. Over a hundred children from at least five different classes and there
was no fussing or complaining.
Even the teachers got into the spirit of the program and participated and couldn't
thank us enough for inviting them…
Paula Baratta, Supervising Librarian/Branch Manager North End Branch
The Newark Public Library

Caroline Figiel and Danny Jones make timeless stories timely. They understand
children as well as values and they bring them together perfectly with integrity and joy…
Jan Katzew/National Director of Education URJ/NY

A wonderful tool for children’s education…Dan Bowen/ WSTR-FM program director

The presentation at NAEYC was so acclaimed we just had to bring Caroline and
Danny to East Tennessee State University…
Sheila Smith/ Conference Program Director/ TN

At last a way to teach children values and entertain them at the same time…
Marilyn Thompson/ teacher in Fulton County/ GA

Catchy and hip songs to help spur much needed value lessons in the classroom
or at home…
Judy Caplin Ginsburgh/ Parent’s Choice award winning recording artist and
national educator

The concert of stories and songs was outstanding and very appropriate for character education...
Anne Marie/ Scotland Elementary-Ridgefield, CT

“No matter where you go, there you are! ”