Move over, Betsy Ross! Students will show their classes’ patriotic pride and become visual artists in this session where classes will create a class flag using the basic elements of line, pattern and repetition. This session can be customized to relate to various themes and events, so let your vision fly!
TEACHING ARTIST SESSION CATEGORIES
School Celebrations/Events
Patriotism: Historical Events (9-12)
Your history, your heritage, your time to explore artistic composition! Students will be their own creative founding fathers and mothers when they design a piece of art that incorporates American historical events or symbols. And yes, this session can be customized and linked to various lessons and events.
Appreciating our Veterans (PK-12)
Art + appreciation = honor. Students will pay homage to Veterans by creating a landscape featuring the American flag. During this session, students will learn techniques used in landscape painting while gaining a deeper understanding of Veterans’ service to our country. The paintings can be displayed during your school’s Veteran’s Day celebration!
Moving Through Testing Anxiety (PK-8)
Ours can be an anxious world, and taking tests has never been fun. Knowing calming techniques can make that all better! Support students through high-stakes seasons with movement-based tools to release tension and reset the nervous system. Activities in this creative movement session promote regulation, focus, and emotional awareness during testing time.
