Where every child learns to SHINE!
Shooting Star School is a joyful, music-based learning experience where children build confidence, courage, and self-expression through singing, movement, story, imaginative play, and sharing. The program transforms a beloved story-world into an ongoing social-emotional learning model for schools and community settings.
Inspired by the original educational musical, JOY & The Shooting Stars, children step into a magical story-world where emotions are welcomed without shame, fear is met with compassion, and inner wisdom is something they learn to hear and trust — again and again.
The musical that brings the curriculum to life
JOY & The Shooting Stars - The Musical brings the heart and teachings of Shooting Star School to the stage — giving children the opportunity to showcase what they’ve learned and inviting audiences of all ages into an immersive, shared experience.
The musical can stand alone as its own theatrical program or serve as the final showcase performance for Shooting Star School.
Why Our Work Matters
Many children today are growing up under constant pressure — to perform, fit in, and quiet parts of themselves in order to belong. During these critical years of development, too many young people are left without the emotional support and tools they need to navigate big feelings, relationships, and self-doubt.
Shooting Star School creates a safe, welcoming environment where children can slow down, tune in, and practice meaningful social-emotional skills through music, movement, story, and reflection. Over time, these experiences build resilience, confidence, and self-trust — supporting children’s well-being, engagement, and readiness to learn.
Inside a Shooting Star School Session
Shooting Star School sessions are playful and follow a gentle, intentional structure, blending:
Music and movement
Story and imagination
Team-building and play
Reflection and creative expression
Calm grounding and closure
Who Shooting Star School Is For
Shooting Star School is currently being offered as an afterschool enrichment program for upper elementary girls, with our Fall 2026 program at Lyons Elementary serving girls in 4th and 5th grades.
At this age, children are increasingly aware of the inner voices, social pressures, friendships, emotions, and self-doubt that shape how they see themselves. Through music, movement, story, imaginative play, reflection, and guided conversation, Shooting Star School gives girls a joyful place to explore these experiences while building confidence, courage, self-trust, and connection.
The Shooting Star School model can also be adapted for different ages and settings, including shorter workshops and mixed-gender groups. As the program grows, we envision expanded curriculum for middle school students and opportunities for high school students to serve as Star Guides — supporting younger children while strengthening their own leadership, confidence, and sense of purpose.
Our vision is to create a connected pathway of growth across ages, helping young people remember who they are, quiet self-doubt, and SHINE!
Bring Shooting Star School to Your Community
There are many ways to engage with Shooting Star School. Whether you’re an educator, school leader, arts partner, parent, or community organization, we’d love to explore how this work could live in your community.
