
Age Range: K-6
Eric Herman's musical assemblies are bursting with comedy, creativity, interactive songs, and non-stop participation. His teaching philosophy is once students start listening, they start learning!
With Eric's style of humor and his ability to convey important concepts in powerful and entertaining ways, students are able to learn easily and quickly. Students begin singing along with Cool Tunes for Kids in moments! Without realizing it, they learn about creative thinking and living a positive and healthy life!
Got Character?
Got Character? is a terrific musical and motivational program. Eric begins with the familiar idea, "you are what you eat", and later shows how we also are what we do, say and think. Eric’s message is we are what we choose, and he encourages students to: do the best they can, think positively, have goals and perseverance, eat healthy and exercise, and be kind to others. Got Character? is a great "Character Counts" program, and includes many aspects of living well, including: good health, bravery, responsibility, treating others with respect, and using your time wisely.
Thinking Outside the box
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX includes many fun songs, interactive segments, puzzles and trick questions that encourage students to think and discover ideas in new ways. Eric teaches creative thinking and problem solving concepts such as brainstorming, expecting the unexpected, perseverance, asking "What if...?" and the idea that there is more than one way to skin a potato (no potatoes will be harmed during this program). Children have different interests and aptitudes, and this program helps them to use their own inspiration and creativity in whatever ways they choose to or need to throughout their lives.
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Eric Herman was very entertaining, talented and conveyed the message relating to developing and promoting good character.
Pricilla J. Ponist
Sellersville ES
Sellersville, PA
Fun, informative, and kid-centered!
Deena Engler
Torrey Hills
San Diego, CA
Eric kept everyone entertained throughout the entire show. Lots of energy. Thank you Eric!!!
Brooks ES
Brooks, OR
All of our students were highly engaged with Eric. His transitions from one act to the next were very smooth. We felt that the students were made to think as they were having fun!
Carol Leshock
Maxwell ES
Greensburg, PA
WOW! What a great show. Eric Herman has a good message and presents it in such a fun way. Every student was engaged and involved throughout the assembly. The K-6 teachers were very pleased with this assembly and many mentioned it was one of the finest assemblies they had ever seen!! Thanks Eric! ---Dr. Karen Brock, Principal
Lincoln Elementary School
Mount Vernon, WA
Posted: 2009-04-02
This show was AMAZING!!!! Eric Herman is one of the most talented entertainers i have ever seen. The students (grades K-6) were engaged and involved throughout the entire performance. Eric was professional and a joy to work with. --- Nikole Kepins
Shandon YMCA
Shandon, CA
Posted: 2009-02-11
Eric appealed to both audiences of younger primary and 4th/5th grade. He alters his "routine" to really engage the older children but is appealing and fun for the younger ones with a very positive, healthy, message for all. --- Shawn Wells
Bollinger Canyon Elementary School
San Ramon, CA
Posted: 2008-10-30
Eric Herman performed his Cool Tunes for Kids show at our Back to School Event. The kids were up dancing and having fun, and the parents enjoyed it too. We would not hesitate to invite him back to our school again. Thank you for helping make our Back to School Event so successful! -- Karen Ruby
Somerset Elementary School
Bellevue, WA
Posted: 2008-10-17
The kids and parents loved his performance.
W.J. Turner Elementary School
Fort Worth, TX
Posted: 2008-06-09
Eric Herman is an award-winning performer, songwriter, musician and actor from the Pacific Northwest. Eric's music has been heard nationally on PBS Kids and XM Radio and his video for "The Elephant Song" is one of the most popular children's music videos online, with over 1,250,000 views on YouTube. Eric's song "Blackbeard, Bluebeard and Redbeard" was voted the Best Children's Song by the international music organization Just Plain Folks for their 2006 awards, and he was presented with an ASCAP Plus award in 2007 for his significant contributions to children's media.
Eric has a really good message for kids and he presents it in a way that is fun for everyone
Principal Jon Peterson
Washington Elem, Pendleton OR
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