Students discover the origins of Tap dance by examining the fusion of Irish step dancing and West African Juba dance. The lesson focuses on rhythm and the body as a percussion instrument.
A creative craft lesson where students color and create their own finger puppets of favorite Zootopia characters to practice storytelling and role-playing.
A primary art lesson exploring the beauty of nature and our role in keeping the Earth clean. Students observe natural wonders and create their own "Earth Treasures" using drawing and sculpting materials.
A hands-on activity for students to identify and match various line types used in art, from basic directional lines to complex decorative patterns.
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.
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.
In this 60-minute art lesson, students transform everyday waste—cardboard and bottle caps—into imaginative 'Eco-Creatures,' learning about the importance of recycling and creative reuse for Earth Day.
Students design and build their own paper finger puppets and a tabletop stage using markers and paper. This project combines visual arts with storytelling and performance.
A hands-on art and language arts lesson where students explore color temperature by pairing warm and cool colors with antonyms. Students create a visual 'Opposite Wheel' to demonstrate their understanding of both color theory and vocabulary.
A guide for young artists on navigating a makerspace with respect and creativity, focusing on material exploration and studio etiquette.
A high-energy, multi-sensory lesson for 3rd and 4th graders focusing on the pentatonic scale through movement and tactile manipulatives. This lesson is specifically designed to support students with dyslexia and ADHD.
Students explore the wax-resist watercolor technique to create vibrant landscapes. This lesson introduces basic color mixing and the "magic" of how oil and water don't mix.
A lesson exploring the speed of music through Italian tempo markings, the use of metronomes, and understanding Beats Per Minute (BPM).
High-level planning resources and summaries for the Mother's Day unit.
Students decorate gift bags for their creations and, if time permits, bead a personalized necklace or bracelet to complete the gift set.
Students add personality and color to their dried clay creations using acrylic paints or watercolors, focusing on patterns and vibrant designs.