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.
TEACHING ARTIST SESSION CATEGORIES
Lafayette Parish
VA-058 Veterans Day (3-5)
Students will learn about the holiday’s history, the meaning of service, and how to show appreciation for veterans through this activity.
VA-059 The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (3-5)
This lesson will focus on the leadership and the fight for civil rights in the United States.
VA-042 Jean-Michel Basquiat Dinosaurs (3-8)
Inspired by the bold energy of Jean-Michel Basquiat, students will create expressive dinosaur artworks using oil pastels and watercolor.
VA-031 Wycinanki Papercut Flowers (2-8)
Discover a new artform – wycinanki, the Polish folk art of papercutting!
VA-032 Paper Plate Whooping Cranes (2-5)
Students will learn about these amazing endangered birds and make their own whooping cranes from paper plates.
VA-033 Matisse Paper Cut-outs (K-5)
In this session, students will learn about Matisse and discuss the important body of work in the medium of cut paper collage he made late in life.
VA-034 Make Your Own Zine! (6-12)
Students will learn about the history of zines and make their own mini-zine.
VA-035 Glittery Stars/Snowflakes (2-5)
Students will learn to fold and cut beautiful paper stars
VA-036 Scissors Skills (K-3)
Younger students are increasingly struggling with scissor projects, and this class aims to give them a good basis for this important coordination and creative skill.

