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Resources we will access for learning activities are located here.
Resources we will access for learning activities are located here.
Extension Activities can be found here. Grade Specific Guidelines will be found in the appropriate Grade Level Box.
Extension Activities can be found here. Grade Specific Guidelines will be found in the appropriate Grade Level Box.
Activity:
Activity:
Purpose/Objective:
Given music designed to create a calming environment and a set amount of time, students will be able to produce art and writing that tells the story of what is on their mind.
Directions:
Set a timer for 10 minutes
Play the music on this YouTube Link
Follow the Directions in the Appropriate Grade Level Box...If you have multiple grade level students...Be sure to read each set of directions. They each vary slightly based on grade level cognitive development.
PreK and Kindergarten Activities:
PreK and Kindergarten Activities:
Activity:
While the music plays for 10 minutes, have your child draw a picture of whatever comes to their mind. Avoid giving them prompts or too many directions.
Give them markers, pencils, crayons, colored pencils and a piece of paper.
Tell them their picture can be of whatever the want it to be.
Tell them they must draw for the entire 10 minutes.
Tell them they can use as many or as few writing utensils as they want.
When the timer has a minute remaining, provide them with a "heads up" to start finishing the drawing.
When the timer goes off, ask them if they need a few more minutes to finish their idea and provide the time to them if they say yes.
Keep the music playing.
Have them share their picture with you. Identify and provide 3 affirmations of their work. Avoid offering any corrections or criticism. This is intentional for later activities.
When they are done, have them tell you the story of their picture.
After they share their story, together, write their story down for them and read it.
Your only response to ALL of their sharing should be, "Thank you for trusting me with your work." and "Thank you for sharing this with me."
1st and 2nd Grade Activities:
1st and 2nd Grade Activities:
Activity:
While the music plays for 10 minutes, have your child draw a picture of whatever comes to their mind. Avoid giving them prompts or too many directions.
Give them markers, pencils, crayons, colored pencils and a piece of paper.
Tell them their picture can be of whatever the want it to be.
Tell them they must draw for the entire 10 minutes.
Tell them they can use as many or as few writing utensils as they want.
When the timer has a minute remaining, provide them with a "heads up" to start finishing the drawing.
When the timer goes off, ask them if they need a few more minutes to finish their idea and provide the time to them if they say yes.
Keep the Music Playing
While the music continues to play, have them write the story of their picture.
When the timer has a minute remaining, provide them with a "heads up" to start finishing the drawing.
When the timer goes off, ask them if they need a few more minutes to finish their idea and provide the time to them if they say yes.
When they are done writing the story of their picture, have them share both their picture and their story with you. Avoid offering any corrections or criticism.
Ask three, "I wonder" questions. ex. I wonder why you put....ENTER ITEM HERE...in your picture. Or I wonder why you picked this color in your picture...
Ask three tell me more questions...Tell me more about this...or that...
Your only response to ALL of their sharing should be, "Thank you for trusting me with your work." and "Thank you for sharing this with me."
3rd and 4th Grade Activities:
3rd and 4th Grade Activities:
Activity:
While the music plays for 10 minutes, have your child draw a picture of whatever comes to their mind. Avoid giving them prompts or too many directions.
Give them markers, pencils, crayons, colored pencils and a piece of paper.
Tell them their picture can be of whatever the want it to be.
Tell them they must draw for the entire 10 minutes.
Tell them they can use as many or as few writing utensils as they want.
When the timer has a minute remaining, provide them with a "heads up" to start finishing the drawing.
When the timer goes off, ask them if they need a few more minutes to finish their idea and provide the time to them if they say yes.
Keep the Music Playing
Set the timer for another 10 minutes.
While the music continues to play, have them write the story of their picture.
When the timer has a minute remaining, provide them with a "heads up" to start finishing the drawing.
When the timer goes off, ask them if they need a few more minutes to finish their idea and provide the time to them if they say yes.
When they are done writing the story of their picture, have them share it with you. Avoid offering any corrections or criticism.
Ask 3 "I wonder" questions about their picture. ex. I wonder why you put....ENTER ITEM HERE...in your picture. Or I wonder why you picked this color in your picture...
Engage them in 3 "Tell me more" questions about their writing...Tell me more about this...or that...
Your only response to ALL of their sharing should be, "Thank you for trusting me with your work." and "Thank you for sharing this with me."
5th and 6th Grade Activities:
5th and 6th Grade Activities:
Activity:
Tell your child they will be both drawing and writing in this activity.
Tell them they can choose the order in which they complete each activity.
Give them this topic: Write and draw about a cozy spot you enjoy.
Follow the directions below in either order based on which activity they choose first.
While the music plays for 10 minutes, have your child draw a picture of whatever comes to their mind. Avoid giving them prompts or too many directions.
Give them markers, pencils, crayons, colored pencils and a piece of paper.
Tell them their picture can be of whatever the want it to be.
Tell them they must draw for the entire 10 minutes.
Tell them they can use as many or as few writing utensils as they want.
When the timer has a minute remaining, provide them with a "heads up" to start finishing the drawing.
When the timer goes off, ask them if they need a few more minutes to finish their idea and provide the time to them if they say yes.
Keep the Music Playing
Set the timer for another 10 minutes.
While the music continues to play, have them respond to the writing prompt a cozy spot you enjoy.
Tell them they must keep their pencil or pen moving the entire time.
Tell them NOT to worry about any grammar AT ALL...and don't fix their errors. They need to remain on the right side of their brain the entire time.
Tell them it is OK if they change topics mid writing. They should put down anything that comes to mind as they write. ANYTHING.
When the timer has a minute remaining, provide them with a "heads up" to start finishing the drawing.
When the timer goes off, ask them if they need a few more minutes to finish their idea and provide the time to them if they say yes.
When they are done drawing and writing the story of their picture, have them share it with you. Avoid offering any corrections or criticism.
Ask 3 "I wonder" questions about their picture. ex. I wonder why you put....ENTER ITEM HERE...in your picture. Or I wonder why you picked this color in your picture...
Engage them in 3 "Tell me more" questions about their writing...Tell me more about this...or that...
Your only response to ALL of their sharing should be, "Thank you for trusting me with your work." and "Thank you for sharing this with me."
7th and 8th Grade Activities:
7th and 8th Grade Activities:
Activity:
Tell your child they will be both drawing and writing in this activity.
Tell them they will draw first.
Tell them they can draw anything they choose.
Before they start drawing, give them their writing prompt: Write about a day you would change.
Have them start the writing with "I remember..."
Follow the directions below for each activity.
While the music plays for 10 minutes, have your child draw a picture of whatever comes to their mind. Avoid giving them prompts or too many directions.
Give them markers, pencils, crayons, colored pencils and a piece of paper.
Tell them their picture can be of whatever the want it to be.
Tell them they must draw for the entire 10 minutes.
Tell them they can use as many or as few writing utensils as they want.
When the timer has a minute remaining, provide them with a "heads up" to start finishing the drawing.
When the timer goes off, ask them if they need a few more minutes to finish their idea and provide the time to them if they say yes while the music continues to play.
Have them tell you when they are done.
Keep the Music Playing
Set the timer for another 10 minutes.
While the music continues to play, have them respond to the writing prompt a day you would change.
Tell them they must keep their pencil or pen moving the entire time.
Tell them NOT to worry about any grammar AT ALL...and don't fix their errors. They need to remain on the right side of their brain the entire time.
Tell them it is OK if they change topics mid writing. They should put down anything that comes to mind as they write. ANYTHING.
When the timer has a minute remaining, provide them with a "heads up" to start finishing the drawing.
When the timer goes off, ask them if they need a few more minutes to finish their idea and provide the time to them if they say yes.
When they are done drawing and responding to their prompt, have them share both with you. Avoid offering any corrections or criticism.
Ask 3 "I wonder" questions about their picture. ex. I wonder why you put....ENTER ITEM HERE...in your picture. Or I wonder why you picked this color in your picture...
Engage them in 3 "Tell me more" questions about their writing...Tell me more about this...or that...
Your only response to ALL of their sharing should be, "Thank you for trusting me with your work." and "Thank you for sharing this with me."
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