We offer BIG SCREEN hybrid events for IN-PERSON AUDIENCES with a VIRTUAL PRESENTER to get your kids on their feet!

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Professional Development, Workshops, Breakout Sessions and Corporate Retreats

If you’re a librarian, a school administrator, a teacher, a parent, an executive, a project manager or team leader who is looking for an exciting in-person or virtual professional development session you’ve come to the right place! Take a look at a few of Mr. Matt’s exciting professional development sessions which are instantly rebooked by libraries, schools, early childhood centers and corporations.

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The Power of Music To Make Libraries/Classrooms/Teams More Inclusive: An Autism-Friendly Sensory-Storytime Professional Development

Presented by Executive Director Mr. Matt Mazur of 

AutismFriendlyShows.com and Turtle Dance Music, LLC

AutismFriendlyShows.com and Turtle Dance Music will present a fantastic, interactive musical Autism-Friendly Professional Development for librarians, administrators, teachers, executives, project managers, team leaders and parents. The presenter will demonstrate low-costing instruments, sensory-fidgets, and technology for presenters to share in their programming. This hands-on workshop will cover topics ranging from a foundational concepts about the autism spectrum, trends in libraries and schools for sensory-storytimes and autism-friendly programming, hands-on demonstrations for potential user-friendly activities in your organization, managing meltdowns, following the children’s strengths, interactive reading strategies, promotional suggestions and inclusive wording for marketing materials and a whole range of practical topics related to autism and early childhood development that will also be covered. Participants will benefit from the engaging materials, hands-on activities and an abundance of take-home materials.

Contact Matt Mazur at (973) 493-2326 or info@turtledancemusic.com for more information.

Bringing Stories to Life!: A Sensory-Friendly Reading Strategies Workshop 
 
Bringing Stories to Life!: A Sensory-Friendly Reading Strategies Workshop is a hands-on, 2-hour professional development session that equips early childhood educators with practical tools to make storytime more engaging and inclusive for all learners. Participants will explore interactive reading techniques that incorporate movement, music, visuals, props, and sensory play to bring books to life! The workshop highlights strategies for supporting children with autism, sensory sensitivities, and diverse learning needs while fostering imagination, comprehension, and joyful participation. Educators will leave with ready-to-use activities, adaptable methods, and renewed confidence to design storytimes that welcome and excite every child.

Contact Matt Mazur at (973) 493-2326 or info@turtledancemusic.com for more information.

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What Our Fans Are Saying …

  • “Thanks for sharing your love of engaging with all students! I had a blast learning from Matt and laughed the whole way through. Not only was it an encouraging workshop, the presentation was very educational!”

    Arkansas State Library System
  • “For energetic and passionate children’s programmers looking to increase the quality of virtual programming, this struck a chord! Learn how to bring high energy to your virtual programs and connect with participants through this engaging interactive workshop from Turtle Dance Music.”

    Arkansas State Library System
  • “I highly recommend this presentation! You can tell that Matt has a passion for what he does and he does it with such contagious energy! I was laughing and smiling the whole time. He is informative, fun, and gave me confidence that I can host a Sensory Storytime and still be my silly self.”

    Arkansas State Library System
  • “Matt – Thanks for an amazing and incredibly useful workshop. It surpassed any of our expectations. Everyone’s mind is spinning with new ideas and fresh ways of looking at things.

    “It may take a little while for everything to settle and for our minds to process some of this info, so you might not hear our feedback right away either … but please know that we are all extremely excited about the possibilities you introduced us to.

    “We will send you the link to the recording as soon as possible.

    “Thanks for your creativity, expertise, and mind-expanding ideas.”

    Jane Folger, Head of Children's Services, Maplewood Memorial Library
    Jane Sawyer, Teen Services Librarian, West Orange Public Library

About Us

Turtle Dance Music brings music and fun to children all around the world. We do this by connecting the caregivers of kids (and teens and adults) who have special, sensory, social needs with engaging content that is both entertaining and educational.

Contact Us

Mr. Matt’s Direct Line (preferred):
(973) 493-2326

Office Phone:
(410) 646-8698

Email:
info@turtledancemusic.com

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