Overview
| Program Description: | Immerse yourself into the world of Claude Monet’s Impressionist Ponds as we investigate both the science and art history of Monet’s colorful ponds. Students will create their own beautiful impress... Read more
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| Available to Grade(s): | PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Logistics
| Program Format: | In-School Workshop |
| Program Format Details: | Program intended for individual classes of a grade level to experience separately. |
| Cost Per Student: | $5 |
| Number of Visits: | 1 |
| Length of Visit: | 45 minutes |
| Availability: |
All year, Fridays. Fall Semester: Tuesday and Thursdays 11:35-End of Day Mondays & Wednesdays available in December, January, and May and then upon request if needed. |
Requirements
| Length Info: | This program can be completed in one 45 minute visit, however I am willing to extend it and stay and provide a longer 60 minute or 90 minute visit when this can be achieved in one visit/day. |
| Program Requires Prior Meeting: | no |
| Materials Arts Provider Provides: | Laminated images of Monet's paintings, Artifacts from CT pond life, Watercolor paper, Paint brushes, Water containers to share, Watercolor paint. |
| Materials School Provides: | A nearby sink to fill water dishes and to empty watercolor dishes. A clean desk space for each student, so that we can paint. Younger classes often start with a circle on a rug . |
| Space: | Classroom |
| Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program: | Students will start in a circle on the floor if room allows. Students will use their desks or tables to create a watercolor painting. Students will walk around the room to look at artwork at the end of class. |
Learning Standards
| Curriculum Focus: | Science |
| Common Core Standard: | Grade 3 Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems |
| Art Form: | Visual Art |
| Core Art Standard: | Creating Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work. |
| Program Learning Targets: | STUDENTS WILL look at the artworks of Claude Monet. STUDENTS WILL use their five senses to look at pond ecosystem artifacts. STUDENTS WILL create a small watercolor and then compare and c... Read more
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| Wit & Wisdom Connection: | Grade 2 Module 1: A Season of Change |
