Field Trip

Seatbelts everyone! Get ready to blast off into the solar system and return back to earth by lunchtime. In this creative drama and movement based workshop, students become space scientists examining surfaces and atmospheres on planets in our solar system.  Students will review and apply understanding of the places visited and record information in our travel log. As Ms. Frizzle would say, "You'll be out of this world!

TH.1.S.2 Development of skills, techniques, and processes in the arts strengthens our ability to remember, focus on, process, and sequence information.

Help Farmer Brown overcome his fear of Halloween and find the courage to attend the "not-so-spooky" festivity the animals are having at the barn! This story drama workshop supports reading comprehension and vocabulary development through an interactive read aloud experience. Students will focus on integrating critical thinking and problem solving skills to help Farmer Brown! 

ELA.K.F.1 - Learning and applying foundational reading skills

ELA.K.C.5 - Creating and collaborating 

ELA.K.V.1 - Finding vocabulary meaning

TH.K.C.1 - Cognition and reflection are required to appreciate, interpret, and create with artistic intent

TH.K.C.2 - Assessing our own and others' artistic work, using critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills, is central to artistic growth

If giraffes can dance, so can you! With practice, persistence, and positivity, this story drama workshop supports and enhances vocabulary development. Students will step out of the classroom into the world of the book to learn through interactive reading, narrative pantomime, and creative movement!

ELA.K.F.1 - Learning and applying foundational reading skills

ELA.K.C.5 - Creating and collaborating 

ELA.K.V.1 - Finding vocabulary meaning

TH.K.C.1 - Cognition and reflection are required to appreciate, interpret, and create with artistic intent. 

DA.K.S.2 - Development of skills, techniques, and processes in the arts strengthens our ability to remember, focus on, process, and sequence information. 

Analyze stories of Greek mythology to inspire and create new characters and their quests. This workshop focuses on pre-writing and theatre exercises to synthesize characteristics from the gods and create characters that inspire an original story. Discover your quest, map out the story, and reveal the hero inside of you.

TH.3.S.3.1- Create and sustain imagined characters and relationships, using basic acting skills, to tell a simple story.

TH.3.S.3.2- Use information gained from research to shape the creation of a character.

TH.3.H.1-Through study in the arts, we learn about and honor others and the worlds in which they live(d).

ELA.4.C.1.2- Write personal or fictional narratives using a logical sequence of events and demonstrating an effective use of techniques such as descriptions and transitional words and phrases.

ELA.6.C.1.5- Improve writing by planning, revising, and editing, considering feedback from adults and peers.

ELA.K.C.1-Communicating Through Writing