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Lessons address the academic curriculum and align with NYS Standards and the
NYC Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in the Arts. Stay tuned as new video lessons continue to be added.
Circular Weaving
Circular Weaving
Weaving is a cultural and historical tradition. Create your own loom and learn new weaving techniques.
CEI Teaching Artist: Alex Karpa
Grade Level: K - 5
Materials Needed:
Yarn or String, Paper Plate / Cardboard / Cake Board, Tape, Scissors. OPTIONAL: Plastic fork, markers, colored pencils, crayons
Academic Connection: Social Studies
Vocabulary: Loom, Warp, Warp Strings, Pattern, Design
Art Skills: Weaving, design, pattern-making
SEL Skills: Self-management
NYS Arts Standards: VA: Cr 1.2.1, VA: Cr2.1.1, VA: Cr3.1.3, VA: Cn10.1.3, VA: Cn 11.1.4
Abstract PAINTING WITH KITCHEN SPICES
Abstract PAINTING WITH KITCHEN SPICES
Create abstract art influenced by Jackson Pollock and Wassily Kandinsky by mixing your own paints at home.
CEI Teaching Artist: Patty Eljaiek
Grade Level: PreK - 5
Materials Needed:
Dry spices and condiments (paprika, dry mustard, cumin, cold coffee, flour, salt), measuring cup, water, brush, paper, paper towels or napkins. Popsicle sticks or spoons. Plastic cups or cups from recycling (yogurt containers, old Tupperware).
Academic Connection: Science
Vocabulary: Mixture, solution, watercolor, impasto, pigment
Art Skills: Painting, color theory, art history
SEL Skills: Self expression, self regulation
NYS Next Generation Science Standards: 5-PS1-3, 5-PS1-4
NYS Arts Standards: VA:Cr1.2.2, VA:Cr2.1.4
puppet making
puppet making
Design your own puppet, measure out the fabric, and bring it to life!
CEI Teaching Artist: Kristen Balouch
Grade Level: K - 12
Materials Needed:
Paper, paper cutting scissors, fabric, fabric cutting scissors, thread, needle, a few pins, ruler, paint, markers, embroidery floss
Academic Connection: Math
Vocabulary: measure, inch, 1/4 in, 1/2 in, 3/4 in, foot
Art Skills: Pattern making, sewing, drawing, creativity, originality
SEL Skills: Self awareness, self expression
NYS Next Generation Math Standards: NY-3.MD
NYS Arts Standards: VA:Cr1.2.2
Selfie Collage
Selfie Collage
Create a personalized collage that represents you by using photos and words from magazines that inspire you.
CEI Teaching Artist: Lance Johnson
Grade Level: K - 12
Materials Needed:
Magazines, scissors, crayons and markers, glue.
Academic Connection: Social Studies
Vocabulary: Collage, mixed media art, inspiration, imagery
Art Skills: Collage, mixed media
SEL Skills: Self awareness, self confidence, self expression
NYS Social Studies Standards: K.1a
NYS Arts Standards: VA:Re.7.1.1a; Anchor Standard #10
RECYCLED Dream House
RECYCLED Dream House
Create an imaginary dream house using recycled materials found around your house.
CEI Teaching Artist: Patty Eljaiek
Grade Level: K - 2
Materials Needed:
Cardboard, tape, scissors, ruler (optional), markers, crayons, paint, stickers etc.
Academic Connection: Math
Vocabulary: Construction, re-purposing, 3 dimensional, inches
Art Skills: Cutting, measuring, working with 3D shapes, constructing
SEL Skills: Self awareness
Common Core State Standards (Math): 2.G.A.1, 2.G.A.3
NYS Arts Standards: VA:Cr1.2.2, VA:Cr2.3.2
Pom-pom making
Pom-pom making
Create your own pom-poms using cardboard and yarn.
CEI Teaching Artist: Kristen Balouch
Grade Level: K - 12
Materials Needed:
Cardboard, yarn, markers, scissors, ruler
Academic Connection: Math
Vocabulary: angle, degrees
Art Skills: Tracing, cutting, wrapping, trimming
SEL Skills: Self awareness
NYS Next Generation Math Standards: 4.MD.5
NYS Arts Standards: VA:Cr1.2.2
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