Teamwork takes center stage as students work collaboratively to design and assemble a large-scale collage inspired by prairies and natural ecosystems. Students will reflect on themes of biodiversity, interdependence, and stewardship of the Earth. An activity that...
TEACHING ARTIST SESSION CATEGORIES
Social Emotional Learning
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. Helping students to respect all differences that make us unique. Students will be taught how to use part of a paper...
VA-052 Things that Make Us Want to Scream Emotions in Art (3-12)
After exploring emotionally-charged artwork and poetry created by various artists and authors, students will create their own artwork or writing featuring images or words based on things (not people) that make them emotional. Single session
CM-019 Command the Room – Movement tools for Public Speaking (7-12)
Help students develop dynamic, authentic presence by exploring Laban’s Effort Qualities—a system for understanding how movement expresses intention, emotion, and energy.
LA-001 The Rhythm of Self-Motivation (K-12)
Students engage in discussion on what self-love means and why it is important.
LA-002 Class Poetry Album (4-12)
The class will work together to create a class poetry album.
LA-003 Free Your Mind (4-12)
The workshop is designed to encourage students to control their thoughts, think strategically and accept themselves.
M-001 Telling Your Story on the Djembe (PK-5)
Everyone has a story to tell! In this session, students will learn first that the most important thing in communication is really learning how to listen!
M-002 The Drum Circle (PK-5)
Students will learn three simple hand movements on the djembe or other percussive instruments will then be brought together in a circle.
M-003 Music, Imagination, and Storytelling (PK-12)
Students will learn how the sounds of the flute can be used to evoke stories with various moods and feelings.