Level: 2nd-4th grade Duration: 45 minutes-1 hour Objectives: To learn about the significance of flags and practice self-expression by creating your own flag Vocabulary: “symbol”, “identity” Materials: Paper, pencils, scissors, coloring materials, tape/glue, popsicle sticks Procedures: Teachers explain what flags are and why they are important. This is also an …
Title/ Description: Dinosaur paper plate Level: Pre-K/ Kindergartners Duration: 45 min. class period Goals and Objectives: To learn about what a Brachiosaurus, pronounced brack-ee-ow-sor-us, eats and how they behave. To expand their knowledge on dinosaurs. Fun Facts: The word dinosaur means frighteningly big lizard. Dinosaurs that eat plants are called herbivores. Brachiosaurus …
One of our projects involves making dreamcatchers out of paper plates and string (lesson plan here). We always try to provide as much context and education as possible alongside our projects, so this is a brief overview of the history of dreamcatchers. The Ojibwe Nation is an indigenous culture of …
This past April and May we taught 10 classes at Southwark Elementary School during their aftercare program. Here are some examples of the projects we did and the wonderful art the students made. We had such a marvelous time getting to know the students and helping them develop their skills and passions as artists and learners. For more information on these projects, please review posts tagged as “Lesson Plan” and “ESL.”
Photo by Monstera, via Pexels Goals and Objectives To introduce types of poetry and their structure. To learn the basic format of a poem and how to create one with one subject in mind. Recommended Ages Grades 8-12 Duration 10, 2-hour class periods Historical Overview Poetry has been around for …
Title/ Description: Paper bag Owls Level: grades 4-7 Duration: One, 45 min. class periods Goals and Objectives: To learn about what makes owls unique from other birds based on their habitats, appearance, and survival skills. To investigate the purpose owls serve in our environment. Vocabulary: Carnivores: An animal that has a diet …
I began as an assistant teacher for Art Sphere Inc. only about a month ago, and naturally have been in need of some guidance. One aspect of teaching I have found especially difficult has been classroom management. Luckily, I am not alone in my struggles, and after researching articles with …
