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.
TEACHING ARTIST SESSION CATEGORIES
Social Emotional Learning
M-008 Therapeutic Sound: Musical Instruments for Relaxation (PreK-12)
This is an opportunity for students to listen deeply and cultivate stillness while experiencing and learning about therapeutic sound instruments.
M-009 A Mermaid Music Lesson: Emotional Regulation (6-12)
Learn the basics of how the voice works. Explore the creativity of making new sounds.
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.


