Hello Forest Friends' Families, Something that helps me relax and get my thoughts together is going for a walk. I will sometimes collect things along the way to make art using natural objects. Join me as I gather and create art with objects found outdoors. The great thing about using nature to make art is there are no additional materials needed [...]
Hello Redbud Families! Teacher Message: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SZJOPbWC14 In today’s video, I demonstrate a two-part art project. To do it at home, first, invite your child to make a drawing with oil pastels or crayons. When they are finished, they can paint over their marks with watercolor paints. If you don’t have paints at home, [...]
Hello Forest Friend Families, It's Teacher Sarah! Today I have read one of my favorite books growing up called When Pigasso Met Mootisse. It's a story about artists Picasso and Matisse as a pig and bull, respectively, and it's very silly while sharing their colorful painting styles. Matisse-inspired art collage activity: Children can paint with [...]
Hi families! Here are our activities and videos for today: Singing: This week we are not having a full singalong (Jarrod will be back next week!), but we do have a video of Teacher Rachel singing “I’m Taking Care of You” (from Mr. Rogers) to remind kids that even though we are not together, [...]
Hello Forest Friends' Families, Going outside for walks has kept me grounded during these strange times. It is wonderful to see all the flowers popping up everywhere. There are so many different colors and smells. I find myself literally stopping to smell the roses. In that spirit I have a story, breathing exercise, and craft activity that all involve flowers. [...]
Hi families! Here are our activities and videos for today… wow, another week done! You made it! Sing a song: Teacher Patricia and Teacher Rachel sing the song “Doe A Deer” together! Science activity: Ezra’s vinegar and baking soda balloon experiment! You will need: an empty bottle, a balloon, vinegar, and baking soda Carefully [...]
Hello Forest Friends! Today I have some museum-focused activities for us, that can help us appreciate what we've done so far in this crazy week and a half, and hopefully help us feel still connected to Philly too. 1) Make an art museum! I'm pretty sure your kiddos have made a fair amount of art [...]
Hi Oak families, Welcome to week two of online curriculum! We hope you’re hanging in there. We're sending mindful breaths and well wishes to you and your wonderful Oaksters. Zoom Call: It was so lovely getting to talk with some of you on the Zoom call on Friday. We are planning another Zoom call [...]