Emmy Brockman

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Arts Discipline: Music
Curriculum Connection: Social and Emotional Learning

Teaching Artist Legacy Statement

I am an early childhood education specialist, STEM educator, and multi-award winning singer/songwriter. In the classroom, my goal is to support children to explore learning goals through the medium of singing, instrument playing, composition, lyric creation, and body movement. I have an extensive bag of tricks for engaging students that draws from my experience as a classroom teacher, curriculum designer for Sesame Street, science museum education director, and MA in early childhood education. I aim to create a controlled learning environment that is joyful and spontaneous, where children feel empowered to be creative and try new things.

Component Type Arts Workshop
Grades Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4
First Language English
Other Languages Spanish (proficient, not fluent)
Professional Links

www.emmybrockman.com

Testimonials

"Emmy Brockman is a delight to work with! She brings joy and enthusiasm to her programs by engaging the audience through imagination, and participation. Children are kept actively engaged in her concerts through use of scarves, songs, science, and more! Emmy connects immediately to the audience, keeping them singing and dancing long after the concert is over."
-Children's Librarian, Middletown, CT.

"We recently brought our 3 year old son and 1 year old daughter to our local library, where we saw Emmy Brockman's performance, the Science Romp. The room was packed with children of all ages, and everyone was having a great time. My kids loved listening to her sing and how interactive her performance was. Her original songs are both creative and catchy, and include an educational message. She is a wonderful entertainer who finds ways to engage both outgoing children and those that are more reserved, like our 3 year old son (he could not resist the bubbles). We cannot wait to take them to see more of her performances."
- Dolly, 5th grade teacher, Hartford, CT.

Description

Social emotional learning (SEL) is a cornerstone of all the work I do. My programs considers SEL by incorporating mindfulness and breathing, building in time for children to move their bodies and expel big energy, and having a plan that is flexible and can adapt to the needs of students in the moment.