Got Character? is a great “Character Counts” or PBIS program, and includes many aspects of living well such as good health, bravery, responsibility, treating others with respect, and using your time wisely.
Got Character? School Assembly Program | Eric Herman
Inspiring Good Choices and Positive Character Development in Students
The Got Character? School assembly by Academic Entertainment is an engaging, high-energy performance designed to teach elementary and middle school students the importance of strong moral values. Through a dynamic blend of storytelling, comedy, and audience participation, this program makes concepts like respect, responsibility, kindness, and perseverance come alive in a way that’s fun and memorable.
Perfect for PrK-6 students, Got Character? uses real-life scenarios, age-appropriate humor, and interactive activities to drive home the significance of making good choices and being a positive influence in their school and community.
Why Choose Got Character?
Teaches Core Values: Reinforces important character traits like honesty, kindness, and self-control.
Engaging Format: Kids stay involved through music, comedy, and hands-on participation.
Customizable Themes: Adaptable to focus on topics such as anti-bullying, teamwork, or academic integrity.
Proven Impact: Educators report improved student behavior and peer interactions after hosting this show.
Whether you’re looking to kick off a character education initiative, celebrate Kindness Week, or support PBIS goals, Got Character? is the perfect addition to your school calendar.
Key Learning Objectives
Foster an understanding of empathy and compassion
Promote respect for self and others
Encourage positive decision-making
Develop accountability and self-control
Each of these principles ties into the academic and emotional development goals of elementary school curricula.
Perfect For:
Elementary Schools (Grades PrK-6)
Public, Private, and Charter Schools
After-School and Summer Programs
PTA and School Spirit Events
About
Eric Herman is a multiple award-winning children’s music artist from the Pacific Northwest. Eric’s music videos are hugely popular online, with millions of views on YouTube. His videos and songs have been seen and heard nationally on PBS Kids, The Today Show, XM Radio, Fox & Friends, and in the Warner Brothers film “Life as We Know It.” Eric’s assembly programs are highly creative, involving the audience and bursting with fun and comedy, with a great message that kids will remember and take with them throughout their lives.
Booking and Availability
Academic Entertainment makes booking simple and flexible. We work with schools across the country to bring this interactive character education assembly to your community. Programs can be scheduled year-round and tailored to align with your school’s values and initiatives.
Got Character? In-Person School Assembly Set-up
It is CRITICAL to provide a parking space for loading/unloading and ensure your show begins on time!
Audience: PreK-6 Capacity: 400 Presentation Time: 40 to 45 minutes Prefer split younger/older but not required
Set-Up Time: 45 minutes. Please ensure performance space is clear and empty of classes during set-up time. Take-Down Time: 30 minutes Arrival: 45 to 60 minutes before presentation time. No assistance is needed beyond accessibility to performance area.
Presentation Area: Brightly lit performance space; minimum area of 8 ft. x 20 ft. Performance space can be stage or floor-level; floor level is preferred. If performance space is floor level, please seat students on the floor and not in chairs. If the performance area is a stage, please make sure there are stairs for easy volunteer access to the performance area.
Assembly Requirements: A portable whiteboard, blackboard, or easel with paper. One power outlet with reasonable range of performance area. A small table and chair. A bottle of water. Students should sit on the floor, with a center aisle between them. **Please provide a copy of your school’s official policy toward physical bullying, which Eric will refer to during the program.
Performer Provides: Eric will provide his own sound system and all related cords, microphones, etc. Eric will provide PDF copies of some support documents which can be distributed to the students prior to (or after) the assembly, which can help to reinforce the concepts presented in the program. A copy of Eric’s DVD for your school library will be sent ahead of time. If classrooms wish to show some of the video s from the DVD in anticipation of Eric’s assembly, that is encouraged and can be helpful for increasing the excitement about his arrival, but is not necessary.
Comedy and interactive songs engage students to help them learn quickly and easily.
Once students start listening, they start learning! Bursting with comedy, creativity, interactive songs, and non-stop participation, important concepts are conveyed in powerful and entertaining ways. Students begin singing along in moments and without realizing it, they learn about creative thinking and living a positive and healthy life!
Got Character? motivates and inspires living a positive, healthy life.
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: bravery, responsibility, and treating others with respect.
Thinking outside the box encourages creative thinking and problem-solving.
Includes fun songs, interactive segments, and trick questions to encourage students to think and discover in new ways. Eric teaches creative thinking and problem solving concepts such as brainstorming, expecting the unexpected, and perseverance. This program teaches children to use their own inspiration and creativity in whatever ways they choose to or need to throughout their lives.
“A really good message for kids, presented
in a way that is fun for everyone. I’ve never heard our students laughing so hard!” Principal Jon Peterson Washington Elem. Pendleton OR
“Eric was a big hit with our students! We are a K-6 school and it is a challenge
for a performer to appeal to such a broad range of interests, tastes, and attention spans.
Eric intrigued our younger students, EAT while our oldest proclaimed him cool.” Principal Christie Angrisano Clinton St. Elem. W. Seneca NY
“Absolutely the best program we’ve had! It was so appropriate and relevant and just what school-age kids need to hear.” Alisha Self Assembly Coordinator Albany OR
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