This session was an absolute treat, for the kids and the staff! John Mavro joined us for a songwriting workshop, which had the kids fully focused and engaged the whole time. We split up into four tables, and John led the kids in some rhyming exercises. Each table found their own rhymes for specific words, then they passed each other's papers around and collaborated on longer strings of lyrics using each others' rhymes. Then we put those lyrics to John's great guitar playing and the kids took turns singing. I saw so many of them sing in ways I haven't before! John was great with the kids; very comfortable and natural and built a rapport instantly. He's welcome with this group any time!