Arts-In-Education Exploratory Enrichment

BOCES ARTS-IN-EDUCATION / EXPLORATORY ENRICHMENT
PROGRAM DETAILS



Program Title
Storytelling and Drumming Character Education Assembly
 
Provider Name
Ama Karikari-Yawson
 
Ama Karikari-Yawson

Freeport , NY 11520
Phone:
347-886-2026
Email:
ama@milestales.com
Website:
www.milestales.com
Program Description
Harvard-trained attorney and storyteller Ama Karikari-Yawson Esq. will perform her best-selling bullying prevention fable Sunne's Gift, accompanied by the captivating drumming of the West African djembe drum. After the lively performance, Ama Karikari-Yawson will lead students through age-appropriate questions surrounding Sunne's Gift and bullying. This program is customizable so those who have specific concerns with certain types of bullying such as economic bullying, racial bullying or LGBT bullying can have the session tailored to their needs.It can also be customized for Black History Month, Women's History Month, and other commemorative months. Ama Karikari-Yawson will also incorporate research-backed questions, answers and oaths with respect to bullying prevention. In the spirit of Sunne's Gift, students will be asked to share their gifts with the audience.
 
Categories
Storytelling (TH), Music (MU) ,
 


Additional Resources 

Program Recommendations
Grades
PreK,K,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12



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Arts Standards
1,3,4


Other Standards 



Curriculum Connections 
Character Development , Interdisciplinary , ,



Culturally Responsive 
1,3



Cost 
Cost Single: $1,000
Cost Multiple: $900


Duration
45 minutes