These are tough times for all of us. So, during my social isolation this winter, I hooked up the lights and green screen, recruited a menagerie of animal and alien friends, and created a ten episode mini-series for young children- with music, puppets, books, and more! Each one fosters social-emotional development, and deals with a different “Big Feeling”. They are available on demand through Testing Mom. Check it out!
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Big Feelings With Marcie: Create
These are tough times for all of us. So, during my social isolation this winter, I hooked up the lights and green screen, recruited a menagerie of animal and alien friends, and created a ten episode mini-series for young children- with music, puppets, books, and more! Each one fosters social-emotional development, and deals with a different “Big Feeling”. They are available on demand through Testing Mom. Check it out!
Big Feelings With Marcie- Environment
These are tough times for all of us. So, during my social isolation this winter, I hooked up the lights and green screen, recruited a menagerie of animal and alien friends, and created a ten episode mini-series for young children- with music, puppets, books, and more! Each one fosters social-emotional development, and deals with a different “Big Feeling”. They are available on demand through Testing Mom. Check it out!
Big Feelings With Marcie- Transition
These are tough times for all of us. So, during my social isolation this winter, I hooked up the lights and green screen, recruited a menagerie of animal and alien friends, and created a ten episode mini-series for young children- with music, puppets, books, and more! Each one fosters social-emotional development, and deals with a different “Big Feeling”. They are available on demand through Testing Mom. Check it out!
On Demand Classes for Early Learners
Big Feelings with Marcie Joy :
Marcie and her puppet friends explore Big Feelings: Marcie combines her love of music and teaching in this nurturing class for young children ages 3-7. Join for books, discussion, songs, and related projects that foster social emotional learning. Click here to view the first episode, and subscribe to see the rest as they are released this month on Testingmom.com.
Spring 2021 Classes! Virtual!
Marcie is teaching test prep for the CogAT Verbal Battery (Kindergarten – 4th Grade) via Testingmom.com.

Free Virtual Workshop
Singing With Marcie!! Saturday, December 5th, 2020. For (Ages 7-11)
Beyond The 4th Wall invites you to our new virtual studio! Come create with us in a series of FREE virtual workshops. These sample classes are for any student (ages 7-11), anywhere in the world – no previous experience necessary!

Webinar With Marcie- Creative Writing (Grades 4-6)
Presented by TestingMom.Com, a company co-founded by best selling author and expert on school admissions, Karen Quinn, and New York City’s Gifted and Talented Parent Expert, Michael McCurdy.


Mask and Puppet
Webinar with Marcie: Social Emotional Learning Through Artistic Expression
Presented by TestingMom.Com, a company co-founded by best selling author and expert on school admissions, Karen Quinn, and New York City’s Gifted and Talented Parent Expert, Michael McCurdy.


This is not a typical summer, and students are experiencing unprecedented stressors related to social distancing and Covid. Join Marcie for interactive social-emotional learning through artistic expression. Marcie will share puppets, songs, stories, and related projects that foster social emotional learning, and strengthen virtual communication skills. With your child, she will explore issues of kindness and diversity, and acceptance of self and others. Marcie’s teaching taps into children’s inherent resilience and creativity; allowing for constructive problem solving and self-expression through various artistic mediums.
Question and Answer period follows class.