Self-awareness and Empowerment - That memory of cruelty and abuse, compounded by many, many others witnessed in the classroom over the years, compelled me to search for a deeper understanding of who I am, what I believe in, and how I could act on those beliefs. Thus emerged my philosophy. An important way to help prevent bullying and help students stand up for themselves and others is to teach them self-awareness and empowerment.
Young children often have a hard time understanding others' points of view, which in turn can lead to conflict. To help decrease conflicts at home or in the classroom, teach point of view.
Music is a great tool for teaching peace to young children.
Helping our children and students feel empowered is an important part of helping them constructively deal with conflicts in their daily lives.
Music can be a dynamic and creative way to teach concepts of peace, cooperation, and sharing, and children's music often addresses these concepts.