TEACHING ARTIST SESSION CATEGORIES
Hands-on experience learning and practicing rhythm. During this session, students will be introduced to the basics of rhythm through fun activities like singing, instrumentation, and creating their own rhythms.
Combine creativity with writing, crafting a poem in the form called Zeno which follows a mathematical sequence for syllable count. A zine is a foldable paper booklet that gives students an opportunity to publish and share their writing. Single Session
Listen to a variety of music and feel the mood by dancing with a paintbrush. Each image will become inspiration for writing by leading students to word choice and metaphor. Single Session
Based on my book “Were You There? A biography of Emma Wakefield Paillet, students will engage with Black History through biography. Using found poetry, students will create a unique poem that can be a part of a larger biography project or a stand alone project.
Clap, stomp, and dance along! Students will learn Zydeco’s fun steps while hearing the lively sounds of accordion and washboard that make Louisiana music so special. Adaptable for Special Education
Students explore how Zydeco grew out of Creole traditions, learning dance steps while uncovering how music and movement reflect Louisiana’s history, identity, and community spirit. Adaptable for Special Education.
In this session, students will learn to blend colors with oil pastels to create a beautiful landscape scenery.
Students will explore winter themes, color palettes, and personal expression while creating meaningful art to share with loved ones.
Discover a new artform – wycinanki, the Polish folk art of papercutting!
Students will learn about these amazing endangered birds and make their own whooping cranes from paper plates.