The Writer's Garret
BookMarks! Name that Emotion Grades 2-3 (In-person Workshop)
Our ability to understand how we feel is a tool we can use in making decisions. It also helps us understand how to support others in our community. Participants in this workshop will explore and label emotions while taking a journey through a young boy’s community traveling from joy to sorrow follow...
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Chefsville Kids
Chefsville Science Nights (On Campus) 2024
"Science Night" offers a way to share information and provide additional core academic activities and resources that will help students and families see an increase in academic achievement. It also highlights what students are doing in the classroom and gives parents a window into their child's acad...
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The Writer's Garret
The Me Nobody Sees--Identity and Where We are From
“The Me Nobody Sees” is a creative exploration of the self, using texts from literature (both classic and contemporary), selections of visual artworks, and visual arts and or writing exercises for students to write about (and discover) who they are. In this lesson students discuss place and it’s mea...
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MCP Shows - In school performing artists
Ring in the Holidays with Mrs. Claus Asynchronous - pre-recorded
Mrs. Claus (aka Margaret Clauder) will tell children 2 Christmas tales including "How Santa Got His Elves" and "The Boy With Too Many Toys." In addition to the holiday stories, Mrs. Claus will perform several puppet routines where the puppets will come to life, talk, and even sing a holiday song. ...
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Chefsville Kids
Chefsville-Kids: Life (Virtual/Asynchronous) 2024
The LIFE program will enchant students as they discover the connections between all living things. Students will be encouraged to explore their senses and use them to understand the world around them. They'll identify the shapes, sounds, textures, and flavors of life. We’ll begin by learning to cate...
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Dallas Arboretum
Earth's Water Cycle (Field Trip)
In this lab, students will investigate various components of the water cycle. They will identify how models can be used to represent natural phenomena and explore the sun’s role in the continuous movement of water above and on the surface of Earth....
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Chefsville Kids
Celebrate African American Cooking Greats (Virtual/Asynchronous) 2024
Our program showcases heroic African Americans who excelled in their time with perseverance, determination, and willingness to make life better.
Our program covers George Washington Carver, Edna Lewis, Rufus Estes, Chef Hercules, Frederick McKinley, Alfred Cralle, Norbert Rillieux, and more. Thi...
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Epic Domain
Epic Domain Play With Air Dry Clay
Students will make(2 to 4) different clay "characters" (animals, food items, imaginary creature, etc.) to choose from each class.
I will walk them through forming these clay objects showing them how to get the shape they desire.
Every class, several clay creatures, food items, etc. will be sele...
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Dallas Arboretum
Texas Native Plant Lab - During School Day
From plains to the coast, and mountains and basins, Texas is home to a great diversity of flora. This program focuses on plants which are specially adapted to survive in diverse ecosystems. Through hands-on investigations utilizing digital equipment, students refine their scientific observation skil...
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