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
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Hands-on and interactive
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Step-by-step instructions with pictures or videos
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Follows 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 slide 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
Docent slides include: Material Lists, Vocabulary, and 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-Step Instructions
Step-by-step instructions in pictures or videos. Takes out the need for prep and makes teaching art quick and easy!
Inspiring Art Lessons
No Art Experience Necessary
The Art Connects Us program was built for schools without art teachers. It is designed for volunteers who may not have an art background, who are limited on time, and who may be timid to teach art lessons to kids. It's also for teachers who don't have extra time to plan in advance on how to fit art curriculum into their class schedule. With the Art Connects Us program, teachers or volunteers can do a quick review of the lesson ahead of time, then ad lib directly from each slide!
Quick
Most lessons are done in one sitting and can be completed in 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
Materials Simplified
Materials are listed in each lesson. The program comes with one comprehensive materials list for the year, minimizing the need to search last minute for materials. Most supplies and materials can be used in every class. Materials for the first year will be about $2200 for grade sizes of 76 students. Following years will be around $1500.