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.

Students explore rhythm and tempo, form their dance squads, and select their group's performance song.

An introductory lesson on reading treble clef notes using the FACE and 'Every Good Boy Does Fine' mnemonics, redesigned with a purple treasure hunt theme.

A creative, structured guide for students to explore the intersection of graphic design and filmmaking, focusing on branding, character design, and visual storytelling.

The final day reviews all learned traditions and concludes with a joyful pop-up card craft to share the celebration with family or friends.

Focusing on flowers and growth, students go outside to create a community chalk garden and search for the colors of spring.