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.

An introductory lesson into the world of stagecraft, covering the 'Big Five' areas of technical theater, stage directions, and the roles of the tech crew. Students will learn how magic is made behind the scenes through visual slides and a hands-on set design challenge.

Students practice and perform five unique fractured fairy tale scripts, each featuring exactly five characters to support collaborative group work.

A hands-on introduction to Gelli plate printing, covering basic monoprinting, texture building with plates, botanical resists, and advanced image transfer techniques.

A hands-on file folder game and introductory lesson focusing on four core elements of art: line, shape, color, and texture. Students learn to identify these elements through visual examples and interactive matching.

A guided exploration of the Harlem Renaissance exhibition at the Met Museum, designed for students with emerging reading skills to engage with art history through literal and inferential questions.

A creative exploration of colors through a word search activity, designed for young artists or those needing large print accessibility.

A foundational dive into music theory basics, covering rhythm, pitch, scales, and harmony for beginners.

Exploring Hermes and Aphrodite, ending the week with a final reading sheet and a wrap-up discussion on Olympian legacies.

The stories of Apollo and Artemis, focusing on the moon, the sun, and the constellation Orion. Students will create popsicle stick constellation looms.

A focus on Athena and Ares, contrasting wisdom and war. Students will complete an Olympian Shield painting project.

Exploration of Poseidon, his domain over the sea, and the constellation Delphinus. Includes a reading sheet and discussion.

Introduction to Zeus and Hera, focusing on their roles as rulers and the constellations Aquila and Peacock. Includes a reading sheet and discussion.

A comprehensive 5th-grade music lesson focused on ukulele proficiency and vocal performance in preparation for a spring showcase, aligned with the Danielson Framework.

A comparison of Shakespearean theater practices, focusing on the historical context of boy actors and social reactions to the stage across different reading levels.

A comprehensive lesson on film music focusing on iconic composers, the difference between motifs and themes, and the impact of scores in movies like Jaws and Ghostbusters.

A creative art lesson focused on watercolor techniques using Easter-themed outlines, designed for upper elementary and middle school students.

The final premiere of the music video at the All-town Music Tech Showcase, followed by a live performance and student reflection on the collaborative process.

The technical phase involving on-location recordings at elementary and middle schools, followed by high school student-led mixing and video production.

Introduction to the 'Playing for Change' concept, exploring the themes of the chosen protest song, and laying the groundwork for the K-12 collaboration.

A comprehensive lesson on the seven Elements of Art (Line, Shape, Color, Value, Form, Texture, and Space) culminating in a Jeopardy-style review game to test student knowledge and application.

Students explore the science and art of sound by constructing DIY instruments from recycled materials. The lesson emphasizes individual creative design followed by a collaborative team performance.

An introductory lesson on the anatomy and mechanics of the violin, including labeling parts and understanding their functions.

A series of rhythm reading flashcards and a teacher's guide covering basic to advanced rhythmic patterns. Activities progress from quarter notes and rests to complex sixteenth notes and triplets across multiple time signatures.

A creative art lesson inspired by 'The Dot' by Peter H. Reynolds, focusing on growth mindset and artistic experimentation. Students will learn that 'making your mark' starts with just one small step.

A creative art lesson where students explore identity and diversity by creating their own mixed-up animals inspired by Eric Carle's colorful collage style. Students will learn the 'painted paper' technique to create vibrant textures.