Teacher Testimonies
May 7th, 2011
“We have had the opportunity to have Paula Doak, the Merry Music Maker, come to present to the children a wonderful program of her songs and dance. We are very fortunate to have her CDs as part of our music program. Her songs are very educational and are a great asset to our program. I would highly recommend Paula Doak’s music as a great addition to any children’s program.”
Louise Blake, Director/Teacher at the Co-op Nursery at Christ Church
“Ms Paula Doak has been entertaining and teaching the children and teachers at our school for the past 12 years. At each performance you revisit with your old favories and are always amazed, surprised and entertained by fabulous new additions to her musical repertoire. The fun and learning does not stop when Paula walks out the door. We incorporate her lively music into our pre-school curriculum to promote learning, creativity, physical fitness and fun. The students and teachers benefit greatly by using her music in our program.”
Adrienne Gersten, Teacher at Temple Emanu-El Early Childhood
“I have had the pleasure of enjoying Paula’s performances for the past five summers as part of my school’s summer camp program. I appreciate Paula’s ability to engage the audience, children and adults alike, during her performances. Her songs and dances are always energetic, creative and interactive, leaving the children with a wonderful experience time and time again. Paula’s programs promote creative movement and imagination play in such a fun way that you can’t help but get up and move your body! Paula’s music has become a part of my classroom collection, and I use it regularly to enhance themes and stories with my students, offering them the opportunity to exercise and learn all at the same time.”
Antoinette Mittlestat, Nursery School Teacher, Creative Movement Instructor at Temple Emanu-El
“We love the CD Sing, Sign and Silly Fun and have been playing it every day since the Merry Music Maker visited our school two weeks ago. The children love dancing and singing along to all the songs, we even catch ourselves singing along! We teach the children to sign the letters of the alphabet and the song ABC Sign With Me is one of their favorites. Thank you Merry Music Maker for bringing laughter, fun and smiles to our classroom with your music!”
Jenni Bissell & Judy Carroll, Preschool Teachers at Addams Early Childhood Center
“I can’t say enough about the Merry Music Maker’s wonderful CDs. We have all four in our music collection and her music is the most requested and used in our program. The children love to sing and dance along to the upbeat music. The educational value of following directions and listening for the interactive vocal parts to songs makes learning fun. We use Paula’s music every day, starting with Let’s Get Started. The children also love learning sign language to some of the songs from her lastest CDs. I would recommend Paula’s music to any program that wants to teach children in a fun and innovative way.”
Lydia Newburg, Preschool Teacher at Little Darlin’s Nursery School
“We have been using the Merry Music Maker as a special guest at our centers as well as listening to her CDs for many, many years and our children just LOVE all of her music! Her music connects with the children and keeps their attention during circle and music/movement time at our center. Even our little ones stay engaged and don’t waddle off during music time! Paula’s music has also helped us incorporate sign language into our preschool and pre-kindergarten rooms and the children pick up on it so quickly because of the music attached to it! Paula has a unique and entertaing way of engaging the children with her music that teaches and educates them on the importance of music, rhythm and listening. She has taught us the significance of incorporating music into our everday activities with the children. We would like to than Miss Paula for making music time fun for all our classrooms!”
Katie Pace, Preschool Teacher at Lasting Impressions