Picasso Bouquet of Peace

Week 2, Kindergarten students at Fishtown Rec Center learned about Pablo Picasso! Only ONE child in this group heard of Picasso, so they were excited to learn something new.  First, I read Picasso Loves Shapes by Judiee Lee. Then we discussed Picasso’s life and artwork. We focused on Picasso’s lithograph, …

Bones teach youth about wildlife and the heroes working to preserve our planet

This week at Nelson Playground our (48) students and Dendy Recreation Center (26) students got to touch real bones for the first time. It was super exciting and motivational! Students held found wolf, coyote, bear, deer, javelina (similar to wild boar), bison, beaver, porcupine, horse, owl, pelican and more donated …

Seed Packet Design

The students at Shissler Rec Center were given pre-packaged marigold seed packets. The preparation in creating these packets was simple, print out a seed packet template and insert your own ‘cover’ design. Cut out the templates and fold along the lines. Place seeds in the center of the packet and …

Positive Affirmations

The children at Shissler Rec Center (and other recreation centers for that matter) have been using pencils with colorful little flags on the ends. The kids have been curious as to what these were, so it was explained by Kristin Groenveld, that they are “Words of Positive Affirmations.” Some of …