CURRICULUM
Developed for Grades K-3
StoryTheater (also available for PK)
Live Arts Education uses children's imaginations and natural storytelling skills to delve deeply into stories that teach us kindness, understanding, and emotional well-being. Every child experiences anger, differences, and conflict in the classroom and in every day life. This program can culminate in a class presentation for parents and friends.
Life skills: moral development, teamwork, "good deeds"
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SongTheater (available for K-2 or 3-5)
In a fun and creative atmosphere, our teaching staff will work with your students to design and present songs inspired by the organic and creative theatrical work we do in the classroom together! Students will create their own tunes with our instructor and learn the basics of songwriting. We have developed this programming in response to client demand and the view that musical skills have been connected to math development in the primary and middle school years. Every class includes time with a musician in the classroom with a live instrument. This class is offered at two different levels: grades K-2 and 3-5 .
Jet Set StoryTheater
Travel with us around the world as we explore various cultures, languages, and countries. Each week focuses on a new culture supported through literature, games, and activities. Some classes include art projects and vocabulary words from other languages.
Life skills: language, diversity, teamwork, literacy
Safari StoryTheater
Get in on the fun as we discover a new animal each week. Similar to our "Story Theater Club," this class focuses on science and the environment. We will learn about different animals from around the world through art projects, games, and books. Ask us the new facts we've learned as we delve into reptiles, mammals, and even some ancient dinosaurs.
Life skills: science, environmental awareness, literacy
My Part in Art (excellent for older Grades 2-3)
Come join in on a new story each week! Led by a program leader, students read a new storybook which inspires an art project. Students experiment with various materials including sand, clay, paints, recycled art, and even edible art! Each story includes an introduction to a famous artist with projects that support an understanding of their various techniques.
Life skills: motor skills, individuality, art history, literacy, art appreciation
PLEASE NOTE: At Live Arts Education, we take pride in our ability to design customized programs. If you are a site coordinator or after school enrichment director, you likely know what programs and clubs work at your site and which do not. Take a moment to email us about what you are looking for. We will respond with a custom designed program, meant to suite your needs and your challenges.
-Want to cater to your district's anti-bulling campaign? We have ideas!
-Wish your students had more access to down time but need a club that still keeps their minds engaged? We have ideas!
-Need clubs with clear lesson plans in order to satisfy your grant requirements? We have those lesson plans!
-Need classes that fit MA curriculum frameworks? Want lesson plans written by actual licensed teachers? We have that too!
-Our curriculum is constantly growing and changing. The examples below some examples of age-appropriate curriculum that we have available to our students. Customized programs are available. Please contact us via email with any questions or inquiries.
Developed for Grades 5-6-7 or 6-7-8
Film Critics (or inquire about our ever popular Movie Masters for grades 3-5)
Each week, we examine reviews of appropriate movies, watch a section of the film, and then spend the rest of the class doing thematically related projects. Activities may include board games, puzzles, crosswords, bingo, movement games, and themed art projects. Students learn to think and write critically while developing appreciation for artistic diversity. Our "reviews" will be on creative display at school!
Life skills: writing, critical thinking, team work
"Put On a Play
Live Arts Education provides an artist in residence alongside an assistant to help your students create a fully staged play including props, costumes, and scenary. Students meet 2-3 times per week with an instructor at your school and workship a play through auditions, rehearsals, and technical meetings. Live Arts Education takes care of all royalty costs, set construction, and other expenses while involving your students in all creative decision making.
Developed for Grades 9-10-11-12
Live Arts Education provides artists in residence to high schools for fully staged productions including musicals. Please call or email for further details.