This lesson introduces students to the sounds of jazz, the concept of improvisation, and the historical origins of the genre in New Orleans.
A creative lesson focused on oral storytelling and character analysis through the classic tale of Hansel and Gretel using DIY finger puppets.
A lesson exploring the musical evolution from the Harlem Renaissance jazz scene to the birth of Rock and Roll, written at an accessible reading level.
An early childhood music and science integration lesson exploring 2/4 meter and ABA form through the whimsical lens of bees and flowers. Students move, listen, and create while learning about the rhythmic "polka" beat and the structure of music.
Second and third graders explore the history of American folk music on the Idaho Trail, focusing on the unique sounds of the banjo, fiddle, and washboard while practicing call-and-response.
A primary art lesson introducing Impressionism through the works of Claude Monet. Students explore light, color mixing, and dappled textures using finger painting and sponge techniques to create their own garden masterpieces.
An exploration of the "Behind the Scenes" heroes, from costume designers to stage managers, and the technical magic that brings a play to life.
Focusing on presence and projection, students practice short speeches and monologues to build performance confidence.
A journey through theater history and the technical language of the stage, from Ancient Greece to modern stage directions.
An introduction to the structure of plays, including characters, settings, and dialogue, where students draft their own short scenes.
Students explore the core tools of an actor: voice, body, and imagination through games and expressive exercises.
Students work in small groups to rehearse and perform mystery plays, analyzing their specific plot structures and reflecting on social-emotional themes.
Students learn the fundamental components of a play script and use a model play to identify setting, characters, and plot structure.
Students practice and perform five unique fractured fairy tale scripts, each featuring exactly five characters to support collaborative group work.
A final unit integrating all skills to create large-scale works inspired by the natural world and global art traditions.
A deep dive into the lives and styles of iconic painters, focusing on impressionism, surrealism, and pop art.
Explores tactile art-making through paper tearing, layering, and found-object assembly.