School Programs

Skip Jones has been working with K 12 schools across the Midwest for over 40 years. He delivers a message of kindness and acceptance via songs, stories and a little bit of grandfathers’ wisdom. Skip offers a variety of programs focused on respect, anti-bullying, our environment, cultural diversity.

Be A HERO (Helping Everyone Respect Others)
Bully-Free Schools program promoting respect, character development, and safe school environments.

The Story Blanket
Focused on learning and appreciating cultural diversity and the environment. A motivational program encouraging curiosity and exploration of the world around us.
Music in My Mother’s House
Making music with the heart. He offer a variety for songs for the singing… and shares his collection of unique and diverse instruments from all around the world. Great Lakes History From the early times of the Native Peoples, thru the early exploration, to the current times, the Great Lakes history is filled with wonder, mystery and adventures… Skip explores the Lakes with stories and songs about sailing ships, sunken ships, fishing fleets, wildlife trade routes, light houses and more

Artist in Residencies
All of Skip’s programs can be offered as residencies lasting from 1 day to 2 weeks. Residencies include 4-5 school presentations per day, an all school assembly, staff in-service, and can include an evening community concert.