The Concerned Kids

Registration for TCK's Fall Virtual Programs is now OPEN! Use Promo Code Fall02 for 10% off! Check out our Puppet Pals program here: https://www.theconcernedkids.com/puppetpals TCK’s Puppet Pals Experience is a 4-week interactive workshops designed to combat feelings of loneliness and isolation, and encourage positive thinking, goal setting, positive friendship skills, communication skills, and empathy. ... Weekly facilitators will lead to fun art-based activities including a Cate & Levi Hand Puppet Kit suitable for participants age 7 - 12 years while also exploring various mindfulness and social themes youth face on a daily basis. Every session will begin with a sing-a-long/movement exercise to warm-up the group followed by a puppet character engagement discussing the weekly program themed session, then circle share with the group, finishing the experience with creative DIY crafts. . Join us today!

Scholarships are open for our fall programs. To learn more, visit us online at www.theconcernedkids.com

Fall Virtual Programs are here! Registration is now open for all of our fall programs. Use Promo Code Fall02 for 10% off! You can check out Mom+Me here: https://www.theconcernedkids.com/mom Mom+Me is a 4-week arts based program wherein children and their caregivers have the opportunity to work in tandem and co-create a new art project each week. ... The emphasis for this program is the usage of art as an equalizer between parent and child, so parents are not guiding the children in their creative endeavors; rather, they are working together to create beautiful art without the focus of perfection interfering with the goal of enjoyment. Register today! Spaces limited!

TCK’s painting exploration program wouldn’t have been the smash success it was without our FABULOUS artist facilitator, Jessi Hartig! Jessi is a skilled painter and sculptor who has dedicated herself to using art to help others. She is pursing a master's degree in art therapy and will be Canadian Art Therapy Association accredited upon completion of her program. Jessi currently teaches for Paint Nite by Yaymaker and has experience using art to work with adults, though she developed and coordinated an arts education program for children prior to this. Jessi has been awarded the American National Scholastic Silver Medal for sculpture, as well as regional accolades for sculpture in Ohio. We are amazed by you, Jessi, thank you for all you do!

Mark and Melody, stars of The Concerned Kids’ many programs and performances, share the importance of wearing a mask to keep ourselves and others SAFE!

Most of you probably know him, but we’d love to formally introduce you to the star of our shows, Douglas Leonard Hurst! Douglas is the Virtual Learning & School-Based Learning Coordinator for The Concerned Kids. Douglas says, I was introduced to TCK as a volunteer puppeteer for three years and learning to operate these incredible life sized puppets in the traditional bunraku style has been one the best experiences in my life. Since I have been part of this charity we have se...en more than 17,000 students in schools across the GTA and surrounding areas. It is an amazing experience to see students' eyes light up when the puppets hit the stage with topics that they are currently learning about and going through. TCK puppet shows are geared to get important conversations started on serious social issues and mindfully equipping our audience with the tools to overcome diverse situations to make wiser and kinder choices for a better future for everyone. Thank you for all you do for us, Douglas!

We thought we'd share some of the very important people behind the scenes here at TCK! Kristy Piper (better known as 'Piper') is one of our lead puppeteers here, and has been a part of the family for years. In fact, her first introduction to The Concerned Kids was when she was a student in elementary school at TCK came to her school for a performance! Piper has trained and performed internationally in children's entertainment and emceeing for over 15 years. With a BA Honours ...Degree in Theatre from York University and a specialty in puppetry, she left Canada for a life at sea. During her time abroad she was lucky enough to perform with Fisher Price Live, Dreamworks, Nickelodeon, and the blacklight puppet show Imaginocean (John Tartaglia). Since returning to Toronto she has emceed countless events and joined the cast of the TV show Camp Cowabunga as a puppeteer. She is elated to be a performer with The Concerned Kids. Thanks for all you do, Piper!

Such a great quote for today! Posted @withregram @crafts_for_kids_by_monica I love this quote for all of you who are heading back to school today! I know there’s been many challenges with this upcoming school year but all we can do is make the best of what we have! I hope you all are having a wonderful first day back! #backtoschool2020 #drseuss

September always feels like a new year! Who wants to #dance with Nam and celebrate great things that are sure to come this year?!

Nam is getting ready to start some of his distance learning for school! Where are you going to be learning this school year?

Kristine is loving the final days of summer! How are you spending your time before school starts again?

Best Hollywood couple ever. Posted @withregram @themuppets You can't beat the classics. But if they get out of hand, @realmisspiggy is always available to karate chop them.

Happy Monday! Let’s dance our way into the week! Posted @withregram @themuppets He's an Animal on the dance floor!

Melody just wanted to pop into your feed to say hi!

Aunt Shirley is the newest member of the TCK family. She has ~lived~ a life and we can’t wait to share it with you! She is wise, fun, and can spin a good yarn!

Can you think of better coworkers than puppets?! Posted @withregram @hyper_ppiper Behind the scenes with my buddy #mark from @concernedkidsofficial #puppeteer #puppets #puppetsofinstagram #virtualperformance