A cornucopia is an ornamental basket shaped like a horn. It often represents abundance. On Thanksgiving, the cornucopia can be a symbol of gratitude for the good things in our lives. This cornucopia is filled with foods from the Fall harvest and other seasonal treats. Click here to download the …
This coloring page depicts a Northern Cardinal sitting on the branch of a Virginia Pine tree. The bright red plumage of the male cardinal stands out during winter months in Pennsylvania. Click here to download the PDF Click here for a full list of handouts
Project: Let your students embrace their inner rock stars through this fun activity when they get to cut out and design their own styrofoam guitar. This project is suitable for elementary schoolers, and it’s a great way to teach kids about the guitar as well as some history about rock …
I have been introducing the Pre-School class at Fishtown Recreation to the wonderful world of percussion. I started off by exposing the class to a variety of African percussion instruments including: Djembe, gourd rattles, kashishi (basket shakers), and Donno (talking drum). I first explained what each instrument is traditionally made …
Our inspiration for class this week at Fishtown Recreation Center this week came from Vincent Van Gogh’s Starry Night painting. Starry Night is one of the most recognized pieces of art in history and we held a gallery-style observation and discussion about the painting, using a commercially available poster print …
Lesson: This routine uses the fun game of Simon Says and meditation to help the class settle down and get ready for the day. It’s an effective tool that lets the children exercise their bodies as well as their minds, and it also helps establish a daily routine for their …
