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A social studies program that reinforces classroom knowledge of fundamental democratic beliefs and constitutional principles!
Best suited for grades 3 - 6 (click HERE for K-2)

"My son cannot stop talking about the program you presented at his elementary school in Troy. So..I was hoping book you for a visit to our school in Royal Oak sometime in May or early June. I am interested in the Core Democratic Values session for our upper elementary. I look forward to hearing from you."

Thanks,

Sue Balcueva
Principal, Mark Twain Elementary

Sample Richard's program:

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A fun educational social studies program that discusses both constitutional principles and fundamental beliefs. This powerful American Constitutional Democracy presentation playfully promotes a greater understanding of what makes up our government and the freedoms that define the Red, White and Blue.

In Core Democratic Values Master Peking Duck playfully discusses life, liberty, diversity, justice and the common good. The student and the teachers join in on a educational/entertaining song about Due Process of Law.

The students are reminded of how lucky they are to live in a country that allows them the freedom to speak-out, the ability to come and go as they please and the opportunity to become who ever they want to be.

Then a few students and teachers are chosen from the audience to dress up and become the three branches of government (Executive, Legislative and Judicial) hilariously demonstrating how a bill becomes a law. This short comical sketch also explains the mean of separation of powers, federalism, and checks and balance.

Next the students get to meet Thomas

Jefferson’s pet turtle Toby, a 250 years old fun loving character that slowly shares with the students the inside information on the formation of the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution.

Rodney Rat, a delightful funny cheese eating character, displays his patriotism throughout the program.

Henrietta Chicken sings the national anthem, which leads to the beginning of Bill of Rights Baseball where twelve students and two teachers each team up to play a short three inning fun-filled baseball game based on the Bill of Rights.

In closing, students are serenaded by Richard and one lucky teacher who is dressed up like the Statue of Liberty singing America the Beautiful.

Here's what others have to say . . .

Thank you so much for the awesome assemblies yesterday. The students really had a good time and learned a lot. Today, my class was singing, "Due due due due process due due..." all the way back from lunch. Then, the teacher next door came and got me, and I walked into her room...her kids sang it to me....a very good time was had by all!

Kim D'Addario

You are definitely coming back next year, the kids learned so much and are excited to learn more!

Ms. Woodward, Bow Elementary School, Detroit, Michigan

Comments taken from a Listen America survey:

He did an excellent job with his songs presenting the CDVs. These are abstract concepts and putting them to song makes it so much easier to grasp for elementary students! He has an outstanding voice also. We enjoyed his singing!

The use of puppets immediately had the students hooked. He involved the students and teachers which everyone enjoyed. His presentation of how a bill becomes a law was an excellent teaching tool.

The students enjoyed thoroughly enjoyed his presentation.

We especially liked the way he got the kids involved in the "Bill"-passing process.

Core Democratic - Mr. Paul involved the student body in his presentation. The students have used his examples in the classroom discussions. Humorous and authentic. Would have him back again next year to reinforce the Core Democratic Values which reinforces the MEAP, Michigan Standards and Benchmarks. Students had a great time learning.

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