You've Got a Friend in Me- Fostering Friendship Through Music

Friday, January 24, 2025
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Description
This session will focus on peer-to-peer programming and the role music plays in fostering belonging and acceptance. Presenters will share examples from their elementary peer to peer program with an emphasis on how music is central to fostering friendships inside and outside of the classroom. Materials, resources, and live demonstrations will be provided on how to develop and implement peer to peer programs that utilize music as the primary medium.
Speakers
Heidi Fether
Laurel Rosen-Weatherford
Learning Objective 1
Participants will be able to define what peer- to- peer is and how it is beneficial for all children.
Learning Objective 2
Participants will be able to identify one way they can use music to provide peer to peer programming in their schools.
Learning Objective 3
Participants will be exposed to materials, resources, and live demonstrations that use music to foster friendship and belonging.
Session Level
Elementary, Middle School/Junior High, High School, Collegiate, Administrator, Retired
Session Type
Lecture