Students will explore the coastline of Louisiana to discover the animals of this habitat by creating their own landscape.
TEACHING ARTIST SESSION CATEGORIES
Louisiana
VA-024 Rodrigue’s Blue Dog (3-8)
In this session, we’ll learn about the artist and create our own masterpiece in the artist’s unique style.
VA-026 Slithering Snakes (1-5)
This session reinforces patterns and creates 3-D shapes out of a 2-D sheet of paper.
LA-004 Zydeco is Live in Louisiana (K-5)
Author Theresa Singleton will read her book, Zydeco Zoom, to students and discuss Zydeco music, musicians and important Zydeco instruments. Students will be taught the “Zoom dance” too!
LA-005 Loving My Louisiana (K-3)
Author Theresa Singleton will share two of her books with unique accompanying songs and movement: Grandfather Lee and the Bees, and Pierre’s Empty Pouch.
M-010 Zydeco Music History Told by Chubby Carrier (PK-12)
This interactive session will focus on teaching the students where Zydeco music originated and how important it is to keep our tradition and culture alive.
CM-015 Quilting Louisiana Culture (1-4)
Students will learn about the historical and cultural significance of quilts in Louisiana communities, including influences from African American, Creole, Cajun, and Native traditions.
CM-018 Character in Motion: Bringing Stories to Life Through Movement (K-8)
Unlock your students’ imaginations by merging creative writing and expressive movement in this dynamic, cross-disciplinary class.


