What is this Program?
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Lessons for grades K-5
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Taught by volunteers or teachers
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1.5 hours, One lesson a month
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Access Easily Online
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Art History/Principles & Hands On
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Step by Steps instructions with Pictures or Videos
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Follow California Arts Standards
Why Do Schools Need It?
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No Lesson prep
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No art experience necessary
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Easy and quick
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Supports cognitive, emotional, and social development
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Nurtures personal growth and self-expression
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Enhances creativity, critical thinking, and cultural appreciation
What's included
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8 Lessons per grade in a Slides Presentation format
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Fundraising Plans
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Volunteer Recruiting Plan
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Materials list included with purchasing links
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Weaving, Clay and Printing Lessons
The Lessons
IN THREE PARTS
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Docent Slides. Materials lists, Vocabulary, important Notes and Prep. There is minimal or no prep for the hands on portion such as cutting paper ahead of time
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Art History or Art Principles section. Inspirational stories of perseverance with questions promoting critical thinking, cultural understanding, creativity, and emotional intelligence.
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Step by Steps in pictures or video. Takes out the need for prep and makes teaching art quick and easy.
Inspiring Art Lessons
Quick
Most lessons are done in one sitting, for 1.5 hours. No running around trying to find materials, no extra prep. Simple explanations on set up, transitions and time management. Includes:
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WEAVING
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CLAY
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PRINTING
No Art Experience Necessary
The Art Connects Us program was built for schools without art teachers. It is designed for volunteers who may not know anything about art, who are short on time, and who may be nervous to teach kids. Its also for teachers who don't have time to figure out how to add art to their day. Do a quick review of the lesson ahead of time, then ad lib directly from each slide.
Materials Simplified
Materials are listed in each lesson, and the program comes with one comprehensive materials list for the year so there is no running around last minute trying to get materials. Most supplies and materials can be used in every class. Materials for the first year will be around $2200 for grade sizes of 76 students. Following years will be around $1500.