In this session, students will learn the origin of the dandelion and how its been used for centuries in traditional medicine.
TEACHING ARTIST SESSION CATEGORIES
Elementary School
VA-057 Diversity (2-5)
Students will be taught through a read-aloud of “Our Diversity Makes us Stronger,” which teaches students to accept themselves and others as they are.
VA-029 Underwater Adventures (K-8)
Let’s go under the sea to the depths of the ocean floor and learn how to paint an eight legged octopus!
VA-030 Vacation Snowglobes (K-3)
In this session, students will learn about snow globes from around the world, design and simple drawing techniques to create their own snow globe.
VA-031 Handwriting Mythical Creatures (3-8)
Students will use their cursive handwriting skills to turn their name into creative mythical creatures or insects while learning and to recognize shapes and images that are symmetrical.
VA-001 Big Picture Math (STEAM Edition) (3-6)
In this STEAM-based mini-residency, students design and paint a collaborative mural while learning measurement, proportion, and perspective.
VA-005 Painting to Free the Mind (PK-12)
The class will focus on painting floral scenes set against a sky backdrop.
VA-006 The Northern Lights (K-12)
In this lesson, students will create their own renditions of the northern lights.
VA-007 Mardi Gras Chicken Run (PK-12)
In this lesson, students will have the opportunity to learn fun facts about Mardi Gras while learning how to paint a chicken running in a chicken run.
VA-018 Louisiana Coastline (3-12)
Students will explore the coastline of Louisiana to discover the animals of this habitat by creating their own landscape.

