Finalizing sculptures with a focus on unity and variety, followed by a gallery walk and self-reflection.

The construction phase where teams focus on structural balance and collaborative assembly of their recycled sculptures.

Introduction to the project, material collection via the letter home, and initial collaborative brainstorming and blueprinting.

Final touches, naming, and a gallery walk to reflect on the creative process and problem-solving journey.

The core construction phase where students face structural failures and collaborate on creative solutions.

Teams form, explore materials, and create structural blueprints for their recycled sculptures.

An introduction to the vibrant musical traditions of West Africa, focusing on iconic percussion and melodic instruments like the djembe, kora, and talking drum.

A creative art project focused on developing fine motor skills through cutting and assembling a vibrant rainbow cloud. Students practice hand-eye coordination by following lines to cut out shapes and strips.

A quick, 30-minute creative art project where students color, cut, and paste iconic St. Patrick's Day symbols to create their own festive scene.

A hands-on art and communication lesson where 1st graders explore Braille through tactile patterns, using dimensional materials to create 'secret message' art that can be read with the fingers.

A hands-on, no-mess art lesson focused on exploring symmetry and pattern-making through paper crafts like Kirigami and geometric design. Students will identify types of symmetry and apply mathematical patterns to creative paper projects.

The final performance day where groups showcase their choreography and celebrate each other's creativity.

Squads practice their full routine, adding transitions and ensuring every member is in sync.

Groups brainstorm dance moves using different levels and speeds, focusing on including everyone's ideas.