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The Blue Shoe Project is an interactive enrichment program using the power of Blues music to inspire students.
The program is a one-hour performance/concert that is presented to the entire school or specific grade levels in the assembly format. Each school has the discretion to choose which grade levels or group of students will participate.
The program features resident bluesman Mr. Blue Shoes, who takes students on a musical journey designed to strengthen learning in the classroom. Learn more about Why The Blue Shoe Project is an important investment in your students.
Curriculum Elements:
Fine Arts – Music and folk art
Social Studies – U.S. History, World History, Sociology and Government
Mathematics – Basic beats and music theory
English, Language Arts, and Reading – Listening, Reading, and Writing
Physical Education – Folk Dances, Movement
Science – Anatomy of an Instrument, Inventors, and Ecosystems (Agriculture)
Life Skills:
Character Development – The importance of integrity, courage and honesty
Drug and Alcohol Awareness – Understanding the harmful effects of substance on our bodies, relationships, and future
Peer Leadership – The importance of being a leader and perseverance
Excellence and Individual Potential – Achievement, goal-setting, and building of self-esteem
Diversity and Cultural Connections – Understanding and exposure to world cultures