Children's Concerts
MOTIVATE WITH MRS. KATE Students are inspired to treat others with kindness and respect. Cheerful attitudes, good manners, truthfulness, determination, teamwork, orderliness and self-control are emphasized. Graduation from high school and a strong work ethic are also promoted. BEST OF MRS. KATE Combo show with selected highlights from Mrs. Kate's original repertoire, including Let's Exercise, Hug-a-Bug-a-Boo, Coon in the Can and I Will Be Kind. Everyone's favorite songs in one high-energy, educational, fun-filled hour. STAMP OUT BULLYING Positive, true stories come to life as Mrs. Kate teaches students the value of considerate and friendly behavior. Proper line conduct, courtesy, and cooperative teamwork are instilled as the children interact with Mrs. Kate and her puppets. Everyone is rockin’ to Hug-a-Bug-a-Boo at the conclusion of this one-hour show. CRACK A BOOK Mrs. Kate motivates students to turn off the TV and read good books. Students will understand how reading builds vocabulary and brain power, while improving writing and thinking skills. Inspires a love for research and reading as a family and individual activity. I LIKE BEIN' CLEAN Ideal for Red Ribbon Week, Mrs. Kate motivates students to say no to drugs and yes to healthy choices. Students learn difference between prescription and illegal drugs. Listening to the voice of your conscience and choosing friends wisely are emphasized. Hugs are better than drugs! (For a detailed description of this show, click here.) MIND YOUR MANNERS WITH MRS. KATE Habit the Rabbit Puppet teams up with Mrs. Kate to teach youngsters proper manners in this hour-long, interactive show. Politeness at mealtimes, cell phone etiquette, and communication courtesy are taught in this humorous, memorable presentation. BI-LINGUAL AND MULTI-CULTURAL SHOWS “Mrs. Kate” holds a B.A. in Spanish from Michigan State University and has traveled extensively. She will be happy to integrate Spanish language into any show at your request. Multi-cultural stories are a part of her fascinating repertoire. FLORIDA FAMILY FOLK SONGS A musical journey through the Sunshine State, with interactive songs about Florida birds, weather, swamp critters, ecology and more! A strong message about saying no to littering and yes to recycling advocates environmental stewardship.
“Her enthusiasm spread quickly throughout the audience of 2nd and 3rd graders. She got the students involved with singing and body movements. Her songs were presented in a fun way, yet all had a deep character-building theme. Mrs. Kate performed in a room with over 350 students at a time and kept them all captivated from the first moment. We have had several performers at our school over the past years and Mrs. Kate is, by far, one of the best! I would highly recommend Mrs. Kate for any school function. Her energy-packed performances will thrill her audiences.”
- Tammy Michal, Music Teacher, Suwannee Elementary School in Live Oak, FL
Preschoolers LOVE Mrs. Kate! Blasting off with Give Me a Smile, Mrs. Kate engages her young audiences with her dynamic, interactive performing style. She'll have them roaring like a lion as they participate in Let's Exercise. With puppetry, unusual instruments and riveting storytelling, Mrs. Kate enthralls preschoolers as they get involved in doing actions, listening to stories, and participating at the microphone with fun sound effects.
Your little ones will flap their wings (arms) like a hummingbird in Colibri. They'll be motivated to be CleanBugs instead of LitterBugs with Puppet Reggie the Raccoon's Coon in the Can. As Mrs. Kate tells the story of the Giant Worm, they'll gasp in wonder. Mrs. Kate follows up, motivating the children with I Will Be Kind. Your youngsters will be singing Hug-a-Bug-a-Boo in the classroom, spreading love and sunshine long after the performance is over.
"Keeping 60 four year olds sitting, listening and involved for 45 minutes is not an easy task, but you were more than up to it. We are enjoying your CD. We sing Hug-a-Bug-a-Boo often. The children love it. I am so glad that you were able to perform for us."
- Cynthia Poole, Preschool Director, Maclay School in Tallahassee, FL
"Be doers of the word, and not hearers only." Mrs. Kate drives home the motivation to obey the
Lord in all things. She urges students to discover their gifts and use them to serve the Lord. She teaches kindness, obedience, and love in a unique way that your students will not forget. Character building, educational, and fun, Mrs. Kate's spiritually enriching and challenging show will "stick with" your kids and impact their lives for eternity.
"Holy Cross Lutheran Academy would like to thank you for presenting such a wonderful program to our children in honor of Earth Day. Your energy and enthusiasm were truly infectious! Every age group was totally engaged, as the teachers became as involved as the children in the songs and actions. The positive message of your songs, along with the easy-to-learn lyrics had the children humming and singing for weeks afterward. Everyone is looking forward to the return of Mrs. Kate."
- Betty Hoyer, Director of Education, Holy Cross Lutheran Academy, Sanford, FL
Mrs. Kate loves singing for Homeschool Groups, and Homeschool Groups love Mrs. Kate. The values she presents in her songs strike a deep chord of agreement with the philosophy of home-educating families.
“I am really being inspired! I can’t believe how good the songs are! My 4 year old daughter was asking questions about the lyrics, which opened a teaching moment to explain the conditions around the world. These songs will help us as we homeschool our kids. I am dancing and rejoicing....the songs make me so joyful! What you are saying in your music and the spirit in which you are singing it is similar to my soul and the direction I am taking my family. I didn't think I could find this kind of music anymore."
- Tom Martindale, Automotive Designer, Homeschool Dad, Ft. Wayne, IN
Mrs. Kate has experience entertaining and motivating Middle School students. Mrs. Kate will design a show that is age-appropriate to help motivate your middle-schoolers. From Character-Building to Environmental Stewardship, Healthy Lifestyle Choices and Stamp-Out Bullying, Mrs. Kate has a powerful message presented in an interactive way. When Mrs. Kate performs for grades 6-8, the audience is a part of the show. Kids come up on stage and help with sound effects, song signs, and musical instruments. Mrs. Kate emphasizes respect for others, kind and civil behavior, and personal responsibility. Spiritual themes are also available for faith-based schools.
"If you are looking for someone that is energetic, exciting, and enthusiastic with children, then Kate Carpenter is the one. Kate performed at my arts festival last spring, and she absolutely mesmerized the audience with her singing and stories. I plan on inviting Kate back to my arts festival next spring. I hope she can attend, because the festival would not be the same without her."
- Barbara Craig, Middle School Teacher, Highlands Middle School in Jacksonville, FL
Kids with unique needs require an entertainer who can engage them, make them smile, and get them involved in the music. Mrs. Kate has years of experience performing for children of various special needs. She has worked with Arts4AllFlorida for many years in serving in Artist Residencies and providing performances for festivals. She has served an artist-in-residence at Yulee Elementary and ARK of Nassau County, FL.
"I could not have asked for a more enthusiastic performance given by Mrs. Kate! Our campers have both mental and physical disabilities and each and every camper was able to participate in Mrs. Kate’s performance. Mrs. Kate was able get our volunteers, staff, and most importantly our campers to interact with her show. In particular, our campers that use sign language to communicate were excited to have a performer use hand gestures with a song! The campers all week were signing and requesting “Coon in a can,” which is one of Mrs. Kate’s most popular songs. Campers that do not use sign language were able to make noises and dance along with Mrs. Kate. Mrs. Kate’s performance is well suited for a special needs audience. It is especially hard to keep everyone’s attention, but Mrs. Kate was definitely able to! I would recommend Mrs. Kate to anyone who has a special needs audience."
- Brooke Hargarther, Assistant Camp Director
Highly animated "Mrs. Kate" has performed her original folk music show in over 160 libraries throughout the USA. Children of all ages and their parents are caught up in her winsome, character-building extravaganza. Using puppetry, unusual instruments and riveting storytelling, she interacts with her audience in creative and unforgettable ways. Promoting family togetherness (Mangia) and reading (Crack a Book), she'll have the audience singing along before you can say Hug-a-Bug-a-Boo!
Mrs. Kate completed her first National Tour in 2019/2020. Mrs. Kate presents a rollicking, funny, audience-interactive show that will have your children and families singing along and getting excited about reading. Mrs. Kate inspires children to practice kind behavior. She motivates kids to limit their screen time, get outside and exercise. Mrs. Kate's show is unforgettable. Book early to secure your date!
"Mrs. Kate put on a wonderful performance at our library! She entertained everyone in the room, from our youngest to our oldest patrons. Her songs were both educational and entertaining with a lot of audience participation. All of Mrs. Kate's songs were great, but I especially loved her song about chocolate. I will be singing about chocolate for days!"
- Michelle Spangler, Peru Public Library, Indiana
Day Campers LOVE Mrs. Kate's show. Why? Because the audience is a part of the show! Boys and girls of all ages enjoy Mrs. Kate's antics with puppetry, unusual instruments and riveting storytelling. Mrs. Kate will design a special show for your group considering the ages of your children and the current theme of your camp week. Educational, character-building, entertaining and FUN, your campers will be talking about this show all summer!
"Kate Carpenter is truly one of a kind! Her singing and storytelling are simply mesmerizing! She is high energy, interactive and tons of fun!! While entertaining children and adults of all ages, Kate teaches about values, character and choices. Her performance lasts a life time in the minds and hearts of every single person she touches on her “Singin’ and Smilin’ with Mrs. Kate” journey!”
- NancyAnn Oldham, Hope Haven Camp, Jacksonville, FL
Want to make your child's birthday party an unforgettable event? Invite Mrs. Kate to entertain your crowd! In a kid-friendly extravaganza, Mrs. Kate will involve all the youngsters doing actions, manning her puppets and singing along in her interactive show.
Prices for Mrs. Kate's birthday party shows begin at $300, depending on location and travel time. Party favor options are available. Book early to reserve your date! Virtual Shows are available.
What Mrs. Kate has to offer Churches:
Interactive Sunday School Concerts for all ages
Special Children's Church Services
Missions Conference Music and Ministry for children
Community Outreach Events
Family-Friendly Folk Concerts
Women's Meetings
Spiritual Edification Events
Camp and Retreat Ministry
Interactive Worship Services
Life-changing Testimony: If you are planning a special event for your church, prayerfully consider the unique ministry of "Mrs. Kate" Carpenter. Her interactive, folksy approach enables people to view the truths of God from an entirely different perspective. A former hippie, Kate has been a Christian and pastor's wife for over 46 years. She understands life on both sides of the Kingdom. Her songs are laced with scripture; her stories are true, and her impact is unforgettable. She strongly urges everyone in the church to reach out to their neighbors with God's love and build relationships. Everyone's Gotta Be a Doer after listening to Mrs. Kate!
"Kate Carpenter is truly a blessing to Christian music and entertainment. Without question, Kate is truly gifted in so many ways. You will immensely enjoy her music, spirit and love for Jesus Christ as she shares in Christian concert. Children, parents and teachers alike are captivated by her songs, motions, and audience participation. Kate is truly a blessing to churches and community. She is without question a highly professional and motivated folksinger, songwriter and storyteller. Each of her songs and stories are delightfully inspired by her love for God, family and our country. I would recommend Mrs. Kate to any and all organizations wishing to share a bit of culture and God's love to children and their families.”
- Rev. Paul Pucciarelli, First Baptist Church of Brandon, FL
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"Her unique blend of puppetry and extraordinary instruments left everyone mesmerized. Mrs. Kate sprinkled joy and inspiration, planting seeds of character and sprouting ear-to-ear smiles on every child's face. Our little ones couldn't stop giggling and dancing to her delightful tunes."
The Goddard School
Fort Wayne, IN
"Mrs. Kate's energetic and upbeat program was amazing. Her ability to get students involved and interacting was impressive. The students talked about this experience for days and left the performance singing the songs in the hallways. Mrs. Kate left us with an unforgettable experience."
Wendy McCrea, Lead Reading Interventionist
Prairie Heights Elementary School
LaGrange , IN
"The children loved your songs, puppets and enthusiasm. You not only held the children's attention, the adults were entertained as well. Your involvement of the entire audience was amazing."
Peggy Woznick, Providence CDC, Jacksonville, FL
"Keeping 60 four year olds sitting, listening and involved for 45 minutes is not an easy task, but you were more than up to it. We sing Hug-a-Bug-a-Boo often. The children love it!"
Cynthia Poole, Maclay School,
Tallahassee, FL
"Mrs. Kate weaves storytelling, environmental studies and kindness through her artful gift of song. It is through her music that my students commit to serving as humanitarians while respecting the world around them. There have been few artists who are able to accomplish this much through the art of entertainment but Mrs. Kate comes through every time!"
Paula Renfro, John E. Ford Elementary, Jacksonville, FL
"Her enthusiasm spread quickly throughout the audience of 2nd and 3rd graders. ... Her songs were presented in a fun way, yet all had a deep character-building theme. ... We have had several performers at our school over the past years and Mrs. Kate is, by far, one of the best! I would highly recommend Mrs. Kate for any school function. Her energy-packed performances will thrill her audiences."
Tammy Michal, Suwanee Elementary,
Live Oak, FL
"Her unique blend of puppetry and extraordinary instruments left everyone mesmerized. Mrs. Kate sprinkled joy and inspiration, planting seeds of character and sprouting ear-to-ear smiles on every child's face. Our little ones couldn't stop giggling and dancing to her delightful tunes."
The Goddard School
Fort Wayne, IN
"Mrs. Kate's energetic and upbeat program was amazing. Her ability to get students involved and interacting was impressive. The students talked about this experience for days and left the performance singing the songs in the hallways. Mrs. Kate left us with an unforgettable experience."
Wendy McCrea, Lead Reading Interventionist
Prairie Heights Elementary School
LaGrange , IN
"The children loved your songs, puppets and enthusiasm. You not only held the children's attention, the adults were entertained as well. Your involvement of the entire audience was amazing."
Peggy Woznick, Providence CDC, Jacksonville, FL
"Keeping 60 four year olds sitting, listening and involved for 45 minutes is not an easy task, but you were more than up to it. We sing Hug-a-Bug-a-Boo often. The children love it!"
Cynthia Poole, Maclay School,
Tallahassee, FL
"Mrs. Kate weaves storytelling, environmental studies and kindness through her artful gift of song. It is through her music that my students commit to serving as humanitarians while respecting the world around them. There have been few artists who are able to accomplish this much through the art of entertainment but Mrs. Kate comes through every time!"
Paula Renfro, John E. Ford Elementary, Jacksonville, FL
"Her enthusiasm spread quickly throughout the audience of 2nd and 3rd graders. ... Her songs were presented in a fun way, yet all had a deep character-building theme. ... We have had several performers at our school over the past years and Mrs. Kate is, by far, one of the best! I would highly recommend Mrs. Kate for any school function. Her energy-packed performances will thrill her audiences."
Tammy Michal, Suwanee Elementary,
Live Oak, FL
"Her unique blend of puppetry and extraordinary instruments left everyone mesmerized. Mrs. Kate sprinkled joy and inspiration, planting seeds of character and sprouting ear-to-ear smiles on every child's face. Our little ones couldn't stop giggling and dancing to her delightful tunes."
The Goddard School
Fort Wayne, IN
"Mrs. Kate's energetic and upbeat program was amazing. Her ability to get students involved and interacting was impressive. The students talked about this experience for days and left the performance singing the songs in the hallways. Mrs. Kate left us with an unforgettable experience."
Wendy McCrea, Lead Reading Interventionist
Prairie Heights Elementary School
LaGrange , IN
"The children loved your songs, puppets and enthusiasm. You not only held the children's attention, the adults were entertained as well. Your involvement of the entire audience was amazing."
Peggy Woznick, Providence CDC, Jacksonville, FL
"Keeping 60 four year olds sitting, listening and involved for 45 minutes is not an easy task, but you were more than up to it. We sing Hug-a-Bug-a-Boo often. The children love it!"
Cynthia Poole, Maclay School,
Tallahassee, FL
"Mrs. Kate weaves storytelling, environmental studies and kindness through her artful gift of song. It is through her music that my students commit to serving as humanitarians while respecting the world around them. There have been few artists who are able to accomplish this much through the art of entertainment but Mrs. Kate comes through every time!"
Paula Renfro, John E. Ford Elementary, Jacksonville, FL
"Her enthusiasm spread quickly throughout the audience of 2nd and 3rd graders. ... Her songs were presented in a fun way, yet all had a deep character-building theme. ... We have had several performers at our school over the past years and Mrs. Kate is, by far, one of the best! I would highly recommend Mrs. Kate for any school function. Her energy-packed performances will thrill her audiences."
Tammy Michal, Suwanee Elementary,
Live Oak, FL
"Her unique blend of puppetry and extraordinary instruments left everyone mesmerized. Mrs. Kate sprinkled joy and inspiration, planting seeds of character and sprouting ear-to-ear smiles on every child's face. Our little ones couldn't stop giggling and dancing to her delightful tunes."
The Goddard School
Fort Wayne, IN
"Mrs. Kate's energetic and upbeat program was amazing. Her ability to get students involved and interacting was impressive. The students talked about this experience for days and left the performance singing the songs in the hallways. Mrs. Kate left us with an unforgettable experience."
Wendy McCrea, Lead Reading Interventionist
Prairie Heights Elementary School
LaGrange , IN
"The children loved your songs, puppets and enthusiasm. You not only held the children's attention, the adults were entertained as well. Your involvement of the entire audience was amazing."
Peggy Woznick, Providence CDC, Jacksonville, FL
"Keeping 60 four year olds sitting, listening and involved for 45 minutes is not an easy task, but you were more than up to it. We sing Hug-a-Bug-a-Boo often. The children love it!"
Cynthia Poole, Maclay School,
Tallahassee, FL
"Mrs. Kate weaves storytelling, environmental studies and kindness through her artful gift of song. It is through her music that my students commit to serving as humanitarians while respecting the world around them. There have been few artists who are able to accomplish this much through the art of entertainment but Mrs. Kate comes through every time!"
Paula Renfro, John E. Ford Elementary, Jacksonville, FL
"Her enthusiasm spread quickly throughout the audience of 2nd and 3rd graders. ... Her songs were presented in a fun way, yet all had a deep character-building theme. ... We have had several performers at our school over the past years and Mrs. Kate is, by far, one of the best! I would highly recommend Mrs. Kate for any school function. Her energy-packed performances will thrill her audiences."
Tammy Michal, Suwanee Elementary,
Live Oak, FL
"Her unique blend of puppetry and extraordinary instruments left everyone mesmerized. Mrs. Kate sprinkled joy and inspiration, planting seeds of character and sprouting ear-to-ear smiles on every child's face. Our little ones couldn't stop giggling and dancing to her delightful tunes."
The Goddard School
Fort Wayne, IN
"Mrs. Kate's energetic and upbeat program was amazing. Her ability to get students involved and interacting was impressive. The students talked about this experience for days and left the performance singing the songs in the hallways. Mrs. Kate left us with an unforgettable experience."
Wendy McCrea, Lead Reading Interventionist
Prairie Heights Elementary School
LaGrange , IN
"The children loved your songs, puppets and enthusiasm. You not only held the children's attention, the adults were entertained as well. Your involvement of the entire audience was amazing."
Peggy Woznick, Providence CDC, Jacksonville, FL
"Keeping 60 four year olds sitting, listening and involved for 45 minutes is not an easy task, but you were more than up to it. We sing Hug-a-Bug-a-Boo often. The children love it!"
Cynthia Poole, Maclay School,
Tallahassee, FL
"Mrs. Kate weaves storytelling, environmental studies and kindness through her artful gift of song. It is through her music that my students commit to serving as humanitarians while respecting the world around them. There have been few artists who are able to accomplish this much through the art of entertainment but Mrs. Kate comes through every time!"
Paula Renfro, John E. Ford Elementary, Jacksonville, FL
"Her enthusiasm spread quickly throughout the audience of 2nd and 3rd graders. ... Her songs were presented in a fun way, yet all had a deep character-building theme. ... We have had several performers at our school over the past years and Mrs. Kate is, by far, one of the best! I would highly recommend Mrs. Kate for any school function. Her energy-packed performances will thrill her audiences."
Tammy Michal, Suwanee Elementary,
Live Oak, FL