Are you the Mom, Dad, grandparent, or caretaker of a preschooler? Do you know how important it is that every child can name and recognize feelings and learn strategies for dealing with them? Neuroscience tells us this, and now there is a Buffalo company, Feelings Rock, who developed a new way to help kids address feelings as essential for health in body and mind. Families can experience it this weekend at a
fun Halloween concert called Rocky and Friends Pawtastic Halloween Jam for children of all abilities on 8 October 2022 from 10 -11:30 at Eastern Hills Church (8445 Greiner Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221).
Feelings Rock is a music and movement class designed to help preschoolers (ages one month and above) and their families learn, move, and grow while having fun. One of the best parts of Feelings Rock is that it involves shared experiences for preschoolers of all abilities and ages together with their families. The program helps families with strategies for dealing with feelings, including breathing exercises, calming
techniques, and activities for self-regulation.
You can get a taste of it this weekend at a special Concert to benefit its long-term, non-profit partner GiGi’s Playhouse, a Down Syndrome Achievement Center in Buffalo, NY. “Rocky and Friends Pawtastic Halloween Jam” is an inclusive event for preschoolers of all abilities to celebrate Halloween safely with a performance, interactive music and movement, and “Trunk and Treat” activities. Moms, Dads, Grandparents, and friends are invited to bring children ages birth through 5 years dressed in their favorite costumes, and older siblings can join in the fun too.
The cost is $20 per family, with discounts available upon request. Register at www.feelingsrock.com/events.
Feelings Rock classes use diverse styles of music and interactive activities featuring Rocky, the upbeat dog, and friends such as Jazz, the shy cat, to help children name and recognize their feelings. Founder, Katie Webster, worked with three Buffalo composers and performers to create original songs for Feelings Rock classes.
The event will celebrate the work of songwriter and music therapist Sara Rogers, who recently passed after a tragic bicycle accident.
All music is available on streaming platforms and in the online store. Gerry Youngman and Glenn Colton will perform at the concert, and the event will celebrate the work of a third songwriter Sara Rogers. Sara was a talented songwriter and music therapist who worked with both Feelings Rock and GiGi’s Playhouse, who recently passed after a tragic bicycle accident.
The story of Feelings Rock is that it was born from the passion of founder Katie Webster who saw a deep unmet need emerging with families. As a beloved instructor of music and movement classes for 20 years, she collaborated with a team of experts, including musicians, therapists (music, occupational, social worker; and speech), and educators to develop new music and movement classes focusing on the social and emotional needs of preschoolers and their families. She found that traditional classes designed 20 years ago failed to use current research and show relevance for today. Out of a deep desire to offer families support to deal with everyday challenges, she created Feelings Rock to teach children to recognize and deal with feelings at a young age so as they grow, they thrive.
Feelings Rock has passionate local instructors who each have their own small business and are part of a unique, positive, and purpose-driven company.
If you can’t make the Halloween concert, you can check out local music classes. Local classes in multiple locations are available weekly with in-person and virtual options. Each is a 35-minute preschool enrichment program where you ensure children have the educational tools to prepare them for kindergarten and beyond. It offers a family-friendly flex approach means the whole family can participate for one affordable set price.
Feelings Rock has passionate local instructors who each have their own small business and are part of a unique, positive, and purpose-driven company. Each class is brought to life by trained instructors who share a commitment to inclusivity and teaching through music to benefit children and families.
Feelings Rock is looking for new local students and instructors to join an uplifting community that makes a difference in the lives of kids and families by teaching and providing tools for lifelong health in body and mind.
For further information, visit www.feelingsrock.com.
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