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The theme for this week is: Fun with Favorite Foods!
The theme for this week is: Fun with Favorite Foods!
I will watch the band, Moona Luna, perform many songs.
I will watch the band, Moona Luna, perform many songs.
One of their songs, “Todas las Comidas” (“All the Foods”), is about trying all different kinds of food so you know what you like to eat.
One of their songs, “Todas las Comidas” (“All the Foods”), is about trying all different kinds of food so you know what you like to eat.
Today I will make art with ingredients and tools found in my kitchen!
Today I will make art with ingredients and tools found in my kitchen!
Step 1:
I will watch this video
Step 1:
I will watch this video
If I want to get right to the song “Todas las Comidas”, I can skip to 3:54 in the video.
If I want to get right to the song “Todas las Comidas”, I can skip to 3:54 in the video.
What type of music is this?
What type of music is this?
Moona Luna is a four-member band that performs in both English and Spanish.
Moona Luna is a four-member band that performs in both English and Spanish.
Moona Luna mixes Mexican Folk music with Cumbia to create a multicultural musical experience.
Moona Luna mixes Mexican Folk music with Cumbia to create a multicultural musical experience.
Cumbia is a style of music and dance from Columbia.
Cumbia is a style of music and dance from Columbia.
As I watch, I will meet:
As I watch, I will meet:
Sandra Velasquez
Sandra Velasquez
Sings lead vocals, plays guitar
Sean Dixon
Sean Dixon
Plays the bass
Eileen Willis
Eileen Willis
Plays accordion, sings backup vocals
Sebastian Guerrero
Sebastian Guerrero
Plays the cajon
Cajon is a box-shaped percussion instrument
Step 2:
What did I notice?
Step 2:
What did I notice?
1. What did I notice about the musicians in Moona Luna?
1. What did I notice about the musicians in Moona Luna?
- How did they interact with their instruments?
- What did I notice about their facial expressions?
2. What did I notice about myself?
2. What did I notice about myself?
- How did I feel when the band played fast?
- How did I feel when the band played slow?
3. What are Sandra's favorite foods?
Avocado! Lentils!
3. What are Sandra's favorite foods?
Avocado! Lentils!
- Do I like avocados?
- Do I like lentils?
- What are my favorite foods?
Step 3: Art Making
Step 3: Art Making
In the song Todas las Comidas (All the Foods), Sandra Velasquez talks about some of her favorite foods. Avocado!
In the song Todas las Comidas (All the Foods), Sandra Velasquez talks about some of her favorite foods. Avocado!
She also talks about one of Sean Dixon’s favorite drinks. Coffee!
She also talks about one of Sean Dixon’s favorite drinks. Coffee!
Today, I will make art with ingredients and tools found in my kitchen.
Today, I will make art with ingredients and tools found in my kitchen.
Materials I will need:
Materials I will need:
- Tools found in my kitchen
These are some tools I could use: pastry brush, scrub brush, whisk, cup, spoon, cookie cutters, chopsticks, spatula
These are some tools I could use: pastry brush, scrub brush, whisk, cup, spoon, cookie cutters, chopsticks, spatula
- White paper
- Coffee or tea -- the stronger and darker the better!
(mix 1 part coffee, 1 part water)
- Spices and Sauces -- I can use my favorite spices or sauces to add color and texture to my artwork.
I can use some of my favorites like: Nutmeg, Tandoori, Paprika, Cinnamon, Turmeric, Chili Powder, Ginger, Mustard, Cloves, Coriander, Vanilla Extract
I can use some of my favorites like: Nutmeg, Tandoori, Paprika, Cinnamon, Turmeric, Chili Powder, Ginger, Mustard, Cloves, Coriander, Vanilla Extract
Activity - Part 1
Activity - Part 1
First
First
I will mix the coffee or tea with warm water. I can also ask an adult to brew me a cup of coffee or a cup of tea.
I will mix the coffee or tea with warm water. I can also ask an adult to brew me a cup of coffee or a cup of tea.
The stronger and darker, the better!
The stronger and darker, the better!
Next
Next
I will gather tools from my kitchen. I can ask an adult for help if I need it.
I will gather tools from my kitchen. I can ask an adult for help if I need it.
Then
Then
I will dip my tools in the coffee or tea and make patterns on my blank piece of paper.
I will dip my tools in the coffee or tea and make patterns on my blank piece of paper.
I can try different tools and make different marks.
I can try different tools and make different marks.
Activity - Part 2
Activity - Part 2
First
First
I will mix my spices and sauces with water. The less water I use, the richer the color of my spices will be.
I will mix my spices and sauces with water. The less water I use, the richer the color of my spices will be.
Next
Next
I will dip my tools in the spices and make patterns on my piece of paper.
I will dip my tools in the spices and make patterns on my piece of paper.
Last
Last
I can watch this video as an example of how I can create my artwork.
I can watch this video as an example of how I can create my artwork.
Step 4: Make New Patterns!
Step 4: Make New Patterns!
I can make a new piece of artwork using different spices and kitchen tools as I listen to the artists of Moona Luna play Todas las Comidas.
I can make a new piece of artwork using different spices and kitchen tools as I listen to the artists of Moona Luna play Todas las Comidas.
What new patterns can I create?
How do the colors look different depending on how much water I use?
Can I create these patterns slowly or quickly depending on the music?
Explore More
Explore More
Extension Questions:
Extension Questions:
When I am making my artwork out of spices and coffee, my sense of smell may be activated.
Do any of the spices or coffee smell good?
Do any of the spices or coffee smell bad?
Do any of the spices or coffee remind me of something? A memory?
What is one of my favorite smells?
What is one of my favorite tastes?
Additional Links:
Additional Links:
To learn more about Moona Luna, visit their website: https://www.moonalunamusic.com/
To learn more about Lincoln Center Passport programs, click here.
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