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		¡Percusion Latina! A Music program for grades K - 12 by The Roberto Ocasio Foundation Experience the hypnotic pulse of the melodic claves, the majestic congas, the ringing timbales, the sleek batá, the beaded shekere and the call of the raspy guiro. In this fabulous performance,... A Buckeye Campfire A Theater Arts program for grades K - 6 by Susan Weber In this workshop or residency, Susan works with individual groups of students gathered around her glowing campfire. Susan teaches storytelling skills and relates Ohio stories to curricular concepts... A Buckeye Picnic A Theater Arts program for grades K - 6 by Susan Weber Susan Weber’s handcrafted quilt depicting Ohio’s people, geography and official symbols is the backdrop for her interactive stories and songs. Ohioans of diverse cultures come to life in students’... A Pan-Tastic Experience A Music program for grades K - 12 by 7 Mile Isle Examine the people, places and events that created the steelpan and its role in the modern day Carnival in Trinidad. One or two members of the renowned group 7 Mile Isle teach students about the... A Pocket of Music (early childhood) A Music program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Hal Walker Join “Steam Engine Hal” on a playful journey through the world of unique musical instruments that fit in your pocket. Just wait ‘til you see the traditional African... NEWA Ram in the Chile Patch: A folktale from Mexico A Literary Arts program for grades K - 4 by Lindsay Bonilla of World of Difference Juan, a young boy from Mexico, has one very important chore – to take care of the chile patch that belongs to his family. But when Juan chooses to play with his amigos instead of doing his chores as... Action Painting A Visual Arts program for grades K - 4 by Augusto Bordelois This workshop is a hands-on, challenging adventure that starts with students painting blindfolded. From there, it takes them to the limits of their imagination. The program urges students out of... ACTive Listening: Drama Activities to Enhance Listening Comprehension (Professional Development) A Theater Arts program for grades 3 - 6 by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease Develop student listening skills and comprehension. Teachers explore and model drama activities, ideas and techniques to improve student focus, attention and r esponses to oral... Aesop A Theater Arts program for grades K - 3 by Magical Theatre Company Life lessons, great truths, call them what you will. Over two thousand years after their writing, Aesop’s famous stories are still relevant and entertaining. Magical Theatre Company’s cast of... All About Our Senses (Workshop) A Visual Arts program for grades K - 6 by Anitra Redlefsen How lucky we are to have five wonderful senses with which to explore our world! Students learn about sensory words and why and how a writer uses them to create literary works. They learn about... NEWAnansi Tales (early childhood) A Theater Arts program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Lindsay Bonilla of World of Difference Why does a spider have eight thin legs? Find out in this interactive performance introducing young audiences to everyone's favorite African trickster, Anansi. When it comes to food, Anansi alway... Anime and Manga A Visual Arts program for grades 3 - 12 by Kole Robinson Anime (Manga Art) was born from Japanese traditions which have included cartoon-like art for centuries. Humorous ink drawings of animals and caricatured people from hundreds of years ago bear... Arab Music, Dance, & Culture (Limited Time Offer) A Music program for grades K - 12 by Karim Nagi-Mohammed In this rhythmic cultural showcase, Karim defines the terms Arab and Arab-American and what it means to be bicultural. In a truly dynamic and entertaining demonstration of various Arab musical... Are We Trees? Murals A Visual Arts program for grades 5 - 12 by Wayne Sheppard In this exciting residency with Wayne Sheppard, students create a mural based on the amazing physical and metaphorical similarities between people and trees. A dull or blank space in a school can be... Arithmetic and Rhythm Sticks A Music program for grades K - 5 by Baba Jubal Harris Students replicate and create rhythms of increasing complexity while learning to play rhythm sticks. Exploration of addition and subtraction, patterns, collecting data and making predictions is... Artist At Work A Visual Arts program for grades 9 - 12 by Augusto Bordelois This hands-on flexible program illustrates and teaches students the process of creating a piece of art. It is a step-by-step guide full of professional tricks and tips to help students create art... Asia FantAsia! A Theater Arts program for grades K - 8 by Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo Master storyteller Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo delights with folktales and myths from Korea, Japan, China, Tibet, Afghanistan and other Asian cultures. His engaging performances take his audiences on an... Balloonetics (Performance) A Dance program for grades K - 6 by VERB Ballets Enhance your students' skills in geometry and mathematics by taking them on a playful journey in search of lines, shapes, and angles. Utilizing music from orchestral to operatic, six dancers d... Balloonetics (Workshop) A Dance program for grades K - 6 by VERB Ballets This program enhances student skills in geometry and mathematics by taking a playful journey in search of moving lines, shapes and angles. Utilizing music from orchestral to operatic, six dancers... Batik - An Indonesian Artform A Visual Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by Wendy Mahon Students learn the history and process behind this ancient Indonesian dying process which uses hot wax, permanent dyes and natural fabric. Students gain an understanding of the physical changes and... Behind the Sound: RazzamaBrass A Music program for grades K - 12 by Metropolitan Brass Quintet Fill your classroom with the sounds of brass. During this workshop, a member of the quintet shares his artistry and demonstrates the capabilities and characteristics of the brass instrument family by... Big Smile Storytelling (Professional Development) A Literary Arts program for grades K - 3 by Susan Weber Explore the storyteller’s intriguing toolkit of body language, sound effects and vocal expressiveness to captivate your listeners. Experiment with stories, songs, movement and chants that immerse... Bloom: Creating a Ceramic Garden A Visual Arts program for grades K - 12 by Kristen Cliffel Students create a personal garden with clay, while using different techniques to make each part of the garden—dirt, stems, leaves, and blooms. They discover the unique qualities of clay and the... Blues in the Schools (Workshop) A Music program for grades 4 - 12 by Bob Frank This workshop is an introduction to America’s classic native art form, the blues. Students learn about the blues' place in American musical history through songs exploring themes including the Grea... Blues in the Schools: America’s Great Original Art Form (Performance) A Music program for grades 4 - 12 by Bob Frank From its birth the 19th century through its growth and popularity as the foundation of American popular music, the Blues continues to grow in influence and popularity as it enters its third century.... NEWBody Language A Dance program for grades 3 - 12 by Amy Compton In this workshop, participants will be surprised by the magic that is created when the written word is integrated with creative movement. With help from the classroom teacher, students will develop... Books Alive! A Theater Arts program for grades K - 4 by Jonathan Graham Promote literacy with this theatrical assembly program. Using fun props and a “bag of tricks,” Mr. G! acts out popular first readers such as Frog and Toad are Friends, Amazing Grace, The Wizard of... Building the Band A Music program for grades K - 4 by Bob Frank This hands-on workshop turns each class into its own “jug band.” Students each get a part in the band playing kazoos, rubboards, rhythm sticks, wood blocks, shakers and other instruments. There are... Call It As You See It - Between the Lions Literacy Program A Visual Arts program for grades 1 - 2 by Jim Gill This program is led by teaching artist Jim Gill, who has expertise in both music and visual arts. The program guides students in sound production and the creation of visual arts pieces related to... Caribbean Carnival A Visual Arts program for grades K - 12 by Wendy Mahon Take a trip to the warm tropics through geography, science, art and music and be inspired by this beautiful “Carnival” world of color. Wendy illustrates the diversity and cultures of the world... Ceramic Quilt A Visual Arts program for grades K - 8 by Augusto Bordelois Students create a ceramic quilt using mixed media techniques as an awareness and selfdiscovery tool of individual roots, classroom diversity and richness. The theme of the mural is unique to every... Ceramic Sculpture A Visual Arts program for grades K - 12 by Kristen Cliffel Create fabulous ceramic sculpture in this introductory hands-on workshop for students at any grade level. Kristen teaches basic building processes that are low-tech yet successful. Using common... NEWChano-Yu: The Spirit of the Japanese Tea Ceremony A Visual Arts program for grades 3 - 12 by George Woideck Westerners have long been fascinated by the Japanese Tea Ceremony. In Japan, the act of drinking tea is more than an elaborate ritual. It is an interlude which leads to the spirit of beauty, quietude... Clave: The Key A Music program for grades 7 - 12 by The Roberto Ocasio Foundation An amazing and entertaining stage program by the Foundation's Artist-In-Residence, Bobby Sanabria, multi-Grammy®-nominated master drummer/percussionist, composer, band leader, and documentar... Clay and Culture in Ohio A Visual Arts program for grades K - 12 by George Woideck Through a hands-on clay experience, students learn the unique place pottery held in the cultures of Native Americans and European settlers in 1800's Ohio. History and social studies come alive fo... Clay Can Do It (Professional Development) A Visual Arts program for grades K - 8 by Kristen Cliffel Teachers revise ideas of what clay can and cannot do by breaking down the artificial boundaries that have been passed on for generations in the ceramics studio. Discover basic building techniques... Clay Time (early childhood) A Visual Arts program for grades Pre K - K by George Woideck Children create their very own clay art. George inspires young fingers to feel, pinch and mold clay into a wonderful variety of shapes. (20 children maximum. $10 materials fee per... Click! Photography as Art (Professional Development) A Visual Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by Anitra Redlefsen Teachers get hands-on experiences with photography as an art form by viewing and discussing a variety of photographs and learning about composition, angle and light. They learn about the power and... Collaborative Drawing A Visual Arts program for grades K - 8 by Melinda Placko Invigorate group dynamics through collaborative drawing. The focus is not on drawing ability but rather on shapes, materials and collaboration, enabling all students to engage and succeed. Create... Communicating without Words: Rhythm and Mime A Dance program for grades 3 - 12 by Sujatha Srinivasan Discover the power and magic of mime when stories come alive in dance. Communication comes in many forms beyond words: a movement, a glance or a rhythm. See, feel and experience the joy of wordless... Cowboys and Critters (early childhood) A Music program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Bob Frank Take a musical journey through the barnyard, into the West, and all the way to the mountains with bluegrass singer and guitarist “Cowboy Bob," Bo... Create Murals! A Visual Arts program for grades K - 12 by Kristen Cliffel Visual artist and educator Kristen Cliffel brings her extensive arts experience and joy of teaching to help students create a visually stunning mural or work of public art. Using different techniques... Create Your Own Monologue: The Seedfolks Project A Theater Arts program for grades 6 - 12 by Jimmie Woody Newberry Award winning author Paul Fleischman's Seedfolks tells the inspirational story of how a young girl transforms a sad and lonely Cleveland neighborhood into a wonderful community by startin... Creating a Lasting Tile or Mosaic Mural A Visual Arts program for grades K - 12 by George Woideck Students, teachers, staff and parents join ceramic artist George Woideck in designing and creating a colorful tile mural or mosaic based on a theme chosen by the school community. Add beauty or a... Creating Fiber Sculpture A Visual Arts program for grades 2 - 12 by Carol Adams Explore the magic of the interlocking of fibers. The history of the ways fiber can be used is fascinating. Students learn about contemporary fiber sculpture as well as a brief history of how fiber is... Creative Adventures (Out of School Time Program) A Visual Arts program for grades K - 8 by Augusto Bordelois Cuban-born visual artist Augusto Bordelois encourages students to follow the flow of the creative process and experiment with new tools and materials in his workshops. Whether its painting... Dance, Tell, Celebrate Me! A Dance program for grades K - 6 by Susan Weber and Colleen Clark Through story and dance, explore African, Celtic, Indian and Hispanic culture. Students move, sing and chant to celebrate their strengths and reaffirm a positive body image with joyful reminders to... Dancing with Newton: Understanding Physics Through Dance (Professional Development) A Dance program for grades K - 8 by MorrisonDance Torso-and-limbs-on workshop explores matter and molecular structure through the study of the physical movements of bodies in dance. Learn how to engage your kinesthetic learners as movement... DaVinci A Visual Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by Augusto Bordelois Learning about human anatomy has never been this fun. In this interactive workshop the secrets of Renaissance history and mystery are unlocked. Although Leonardo Da Vinci used cadavers to study the... Day By Day With Music A Music program for grades K - 8 by Bob Frank Experience the way the pioneers used and enjoyed music as part of their daily lives. This program features songs about work, play, food and travel. Songs include “Jenny Jenkins,” “Rabbit in a Log,”... Deaf Awareness Assembly A Theater Arts program for grades K - 12 by SignStage What do hearing people do when they need to communicate with a deaf individual and don’t know sign language? This school assembly program is a combination of theatrical skits and audience... Deaf Theatre Workshops A Theater Arts program for grades K - 12 by SignStage Performing Deaf Theater is like speaking two languages at the same time. Using theater, this customizable residency combines American Sign Language, spoken English and creative writing. Students... Deepening the Understanding of Symmetry with Mosaics (professional development) A Visual Arts program for grades 5 - 10 by George Woideck The teaching of symmetry comes alive through the creation of individual mosaic designs inspired by ceramic works of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Math, history and geography unite in this in this... NEWDigital Storytelling A Theater Arts program for grades 6 - 12 by Jimmie Woody This workshop engages students through a modern version of the art of storytelling. Jimmie guides students in writing and producing a three to five minute “digital story” that weaves together an... Dinosaur Fables A Visual Arts program for grades 2 - 4 by Augusto Bordelois This storytelling and visual art workshop keeps students laughing and learning from the beginning to end. Augusto tells a wonderful story about dinosaurs and illustrates them in real time as he... Discover West African Culture A Music program for grades K - 12 by Sogbety Diomande In this high-energy performance, students experience the rhythms, dances and songs of West Africa. Sogbety shares the invigorating sounds of his native Ivory Coast and students glimpse a new world as... Discover West African Rhythm Through Drumming and Dance (Workshop) A Music program for grades K - 12 by Sogbety Diomande Led by native West African Sogbety Diomande, students learn the three basic sounds of the African djembe drum. They also learn basic techniques of hand drumming, focusing on the styles found in... Discovering Me: Dance and Diversity (workshop) A Dance program for grades K - 8 by Desmond Davis This energetic, interactive dance workshop makes connections between the diverse styles of dance and the diverse nature of individuals encountered everyday. Students are introduced to contemporary... Discovering Me: Dance and Movement (Out of school time program) A Dance program for grades K - 8 by Desmond Davis Professional dancer and teacher Desmond Davis gets children on their feet through warm ups, movement exercises, and choreography. Children work in groups and improvise to learn about movement,... Discovering Writing (Out of school time program) A Literary Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by M. LaVora Perry Children's book author M. LaVora Perry combines reading, writing, and the dramatic presentation of literature to develop student's abilities to identify and create characters with distinct poin... Dividing Space/Dividing Time (Professional Development) A Music program for grades 3 - 6 by Terry Boyarsky Discover how music and movement deepen studentvunderstanding of increment, ratio and proportion. This workshop explores and models music and rhythm activities related to numbers and shapes and... Dramaphonics A Theater Arts program for grades K - 4 by Jonathan Graham All students love an alpha-party at Mr. G’s! house, a totally interactive theater experience. This workshop uses all the phonemes in a kinetic, auditory and visual way. Teachers marvel at its... NEWDramatic Movement (workshop) A Theater Arts program for grades K - 4 by SignStage Designed for elementary-aged students, this workshop focuses on the creative process and generates an atmosphere of cooperation and tolerance. Award winning director Bill Morgan works with students... Drawing Conclusions A Visual Arts program for grades 3 - 7 by Jim Gill Building on Young Audiences’ proven Arts For Learning curricula, students will conceive and write a new plot line related to the children’s verse “Humpty Dumpty.” These new scenarios are then... Drop that Remote and Write A Theater Arts program for grades 3 - 7 by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease and Dave Young Students join musician Dave and theater artist Robin on a mission to create and solve a mystery using English Language Arts. They generate ideas for a new story with setting, character, plot,... NEWDrumming in a Digital World (performance) A Music program for grades 4 - 12 by Tom Teasley Using drums from around the world, a single performer can create many textures and timbres of sound. With the digital looping technology available today, that same single performer can become a... NEWDrumming in a Digital World (workshop) A Music program for grades 4 - 12 by Tom Teasley Using drums from around the world, a single performer can create many textures and timbres of sound. With the digital looping technology available today, that same single performer can become a... NEWDrumming North, South, East, and West (performance) A Music program for grades 4 - 12 by Tom Teasley Tom Teasley explores the world’s percussive routes in a journey that begins in Asian temples, travels through Carnatic traditions in India, and explores Taiko traditions in Japan. From Afghan... NEWDrumming North, South, East, and West (workshop) A Music program for grades K - 12 by Tom Teasley Follow trade routes and walk to the beat of different drummers as Tom Teasley explores the world’s percussive routes and roots in his newest program. The journey begins in Asian temples, travels... Ecology and the Arts: Our Role in the Carbon Cycle (Limited Time) A Theater Arts program for grades K - 4 by Jonathan Graham Have your students ever thought about what itmeans to throw something away? During this residency, students explore pollution, recycling and personal responsibility through creative movement, song... Electric Music (Out of school time program) A Music program for grades K - 12 by Dave Young With his keyboard, microphone and computer, musician Dave Young engages students of all ages in composing and creating music. Students have so much fun making music that they don't even realiz... Enameling on Free Form Shapes A Visual Arts program for grades 7 - 12 by Carol Adams Through the process of copper enameling, this program enables students to work with tools they may not have had access to before. Students achieve confidence in their ability to make something at a... Encounter the Culture: Native America A Theater Arts program for grades 2 - 6 by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease Follow a Four Directions performance with this workshop or residency. Students explore Native American culture, music and stories with hands-on activities to enhance the study of people in societies... Eric Carle Picture Writer A Visual Arts program for grades K - 4 by Anitra Redlefsen What is your favorite Eric Carle story? Students study why and how author and illustrator Eric Carle creates his picture stories. They learn about warm and cool colors, how shapes make objects, and... Escape! A Theater Arts program for grades 5 - 8 by Women in History In this adventure, students take an active role in one of the most compelling eras of American history. Students use critical thinking skills as they come to understand and empathize with the men and... Everbloom (Early Childhood) A Visual Arts program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Kristen Cliffel Create a sculpture that is always in bloom! Using ceramic pots, wood and many enticing embellishments, the ordinary is transformed into the extraordinary! Discussing and analyzing ratios, color and... Everbloom (Workshop) A Visual Arts program for grades Pre K - 12 by Kristen Cliffel Create a sculpture that is always in bloom! Using ceramic pots, wood and many enticing embellishments, the ordinary is transformed into the extraordinary! Students of all ages get a hands on... Everybody A Theater Arts program for grades K - 3 by Susan Weber With storytelling, songs and movement, Susan Weber invites young children to explore a West Indian folk tale rich in rhyme and rhythm. In the story, a small boy with a very long name is challenged by... Everybody A Theater Arts program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Susan Weber With puppets, guitar, finger play and movement, Susan Weber invites young children to explore a West Indian folk tale rich in rhyme and rhythm. In the story, a small boy with a very long name is... NEWEveryone Is a Storyteller A Literary Arts program for grades 1 - 8 by Lindsay Bonilla of World of Difference In this workshop, students learn that you don't have to be a professional to tell stories – it's something we all do every day! Through the use of paired and small group storytelling activitie... NEWEvolving Sound A Music program for grades 3 - 12 by Dave Young Dave guides students in understanding the earliest examples of sound technnology and continues to the present allowing students to experiement with modern sound recording, creation and manipulation... Experience Majestic Manding Kingdoms of West Africa A Music program for grades K - 8 by Baba Jubal Harris Through music and storytelling, Baba Jubal takes students on an adventure to the Manding African Empire. Students learn about West African culture while singing and learning rhythms. Students may... Experiencing Japanese Raku Pottery A Visual Arts program for grades K - 12 by George Woideck Add the exciting world of Japanese Raku pottery to your curriculum with this in-depth residency. Students make individual pieces of lustrous Japanese Raku pottery, formulate glazes from scratch and... Explore Culture through Art (Out of School Time Program) A Visual Arts program for grades K - 8 by Carol Lynn Mitchell There are 6 billion people in the world and they live lives that are in many ways just like yours. Visual artist Carol Lynn Mitchell brings children a FUN, inquisitive way to look at world culture... Exploring Afro-Beat A Music program for grades K - 6 by Mifune This high energy performance engages students through the exploration of Nigerian Afro-beat music with an emphasis on instrument families, percussion rhythms, call and response, and socially derived... Exploring Asia A Dance program for grades K - 6 by VERB Ballets Enhance your students' knowledge and understanding of other cultures through dance. Utilizing music and movement, three dancers take you to India and beyond while performing Heinz Poll’s famou... Exploring Tessellations in Math, Geometry, and Art A Visual Arts program for grades 5 - 10 by George Woideck Tessellations are patterned shapes that fill a space such as a floor or paper so that they don't overlap or have any gaps and can go on forever. Students create their own tessellations and discove... Fairy Tales on Fire A Theater Arts program for grades K - 3 by Jonathan Graham Mr. G lights a fire under classic fairytales with an incendiary display of theatrics. Students are enthralled by this theatrical program that uses puppetry, mime and zany characterizations to enhance... NEWFerdinand the Bull A Visual Arts program for grades K - 3 by Magical Theatre Company A children's classic! Based on The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf, this is a funny and heartwarming tale about a mildmannered bull who would rather smell the flowers tha... Fit Fun Frolic (early childhood) A Dance program for grades Pre K - Pre K by MorrisonDance “Do it again, do it again!” Sound familiar? It does if you've seen kids respond to this program. MorrisonDance uses repetition so that children learn and become experts in moving along to th... Fixing a Shadow: Beginning Photography with Pinhole Cameras A Visual Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by Donald Black, Jr. Your students won’t require a camera for this workshop — they’ll be making one! By studying the earliest camera (camera obscura) students learn the relationship between the camera and the human eye.... NEWFlight to India: The Monkey and the Crocodile A Literary Arts program for grades K - 5 by Lindsay Bonilla of World of Difference Grab your passports, buckle your seat belts and get ready for an interactive flight aboard World of Difference Airlines! As soon as students enter the performance space, they will be greeted by a... Frida! (Professional Development) A Visual Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by Anitra Redlefsen Color, culture, symbolism, identity, feelings and dreams are what teachers will explore as they view and discuss a variety of Frida Kahlo's paintings and selections of Pre-Columbian art as well... Frida! (workshop) A Visual Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by Anitra Redlefsen Color, culture, symbolism, identity, feelings and dreams are what students explore as they view and discuss a variety of Frida Kahlo's paintings and selections of Pre-Columbian art. Students lear... From Books to Art: Reinforcing Early Childhood Literacy A Visual Arts program for grades K - 3 by George Woideck Children create art projects, in a variety of materials, based on books selected by their teacher to improve comprehension, word recognition, and fluency. George custom designs each project to match... From Geometry to Escher: Teaching Tessellations in Math and Art (Professional Development) A Visual Arts program for grades 5 - 10 by George Woideck This hands-on, exciting workshop is designed to help teachers enhance the learning of tessellations by exploring the intersection of math and art. Math students discover new possibilities by... NEWFrom History to Your Story A Literary Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by M. LaVora Perry Writer M. LaVora Perry uses famous as well as little-known historical figures as springboards to help students create narrative “gems” based upon their own lives. By delving into historical events,... From Sketch to Three-Dimensional A Visual Arts program for grades 7 - 12 by Carol Adams Students learn the exciting process of taking an idea for a work of art and transforming it into a three-dimensional creation. Students first create a drawing to transpose and cut out of copper foil.... FUNction of Four A Music program for grades 3 - 12 by Function of 4 Enjoy this fun-filled, hip introduction to Jazz, along with R&B, Hip Hop and other genres as musicians demonstrate melody, rhythm and words. The band leads students through multiple styles as they... NEWG-R-A-V-I-T-Y The Big G! A Dance program for grades 4 - 6 by MorrisonDance Learn about the different gravitational forces in space, on earth and on other planets! Witness a dancer on the big screen “floating” on NASA’s Enhanced Zero Gravity Locomotion Simulator. Experience... Gesture Communication Workshop A Theater Arts program for grades K - 12 by SignStage Ideal for students of all ages, this workshop is designed to improve non-verbal communication skills. Students participate in exercises that increase the use of body language and facial expressions... Get a Job! A Theater Arts program for grades 4 - 8 by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease and Dave Young Experience the process of seeking employment in a competitive world through music, lyrics, and movement. Learn how to effectively communicate skills, talents, and experiences on a resume as you... NEWGet Up, Let's Move A Dance program for grades 3 - 12 by Amy Compton Dance is a great way to keep your body and mind healthy. Show students that exercise can be fun with this high-energy workshop that combines dance and exercise. Putting together simple movements, Amy... Getting Unstuck and Dealing with Bullying (Professional Development) A Dance program for grades K - 12 by Colleen Clark In this workshop teachers learn three steps for dealing with bullies, how to change their physical affects and attitudes in conflict situations and about the four elements of movement: body, energy,... NEWGlass (professional development) A Visual Arts program for grades 5 - 12 by Sheree Ferrato Teachers create their own two-sided pendant using the science of glass fusion. This art form uses dichroic glass, stringers, confetti and frits heated in a table top kiln. This program integrates... Glass Fusion A Visual Arts program for grades 5 - 12 by Sheree Ferrato Invite your students into the fascinating world of fused glass, right in your classroom! Students learn about the process of glass fusion by combining materials to make a glass pendant, heated in... Glass Fusion Mural A Visual Arts program for grades 5 - 12 by Sheree Ferrato Building on the exciting science of glass art, students have the opportunity to create a beautiful wall mural of glass tile. Students learn the science of glass fusion, a process that combines glass... NEWGlass Fusion Pendants A Visual Arts program for grades 5 - 12 by Sheree Ferrato Invite your students into the fascinating world of fused glass, right in your classroom! Students learn about the process of glass fusion by combining materials to make a glass pendant and heating... Green Eggs and Ham, A Children A Music program for grades K - 6 by Lara Troyer The wonderful world of Dr. Seuss is brought to musical life through this interactive performance, which includes beautiful singing, zany acting, and crazy props. Soprano Lara Troyer and her friends... Haitian Scultpure Art A Visual Arts program for grades K - 8 by Kole Robinson Haiti, our fascinating Caribbean neighbor has a rich cultural history including influences from Africa, Europe and the Americas. Students learn about the cultures and geography of Haiti as they... Hallelujah Blues A Music program for grades 3 - 12 by Hallelujah! Blues! Music sung in spiritual praise, the syncopated call and response rhythms of field cries and work songs of the African- American slave gave rise to Gospel and the Blues. Vocalist John Morton... Happy Healthy Me (early childhood) A Music program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Susan Weber With puppets, guitar, finger play and movement, Susan Weber brings to life the story of Rudy Raccoon's Beautiful Birthday. Tempted by sugary snacks and rescued by humor, understanding and love, Rud... NEWHip Hop Remix A Dance program for grades 4 - 12 by Amy Compton Explore the history and principles of hip hop: Deejaying, Turntablism, Emceeing, Graffiti, B-boying/B-girling and Beatboxing. This workshop immerses students in the creative process and encourages... Historic Hysterics A Visual Arts program for grades 5 - 8 by Jim Gill Students work with Jim to conceive and create panel cartoons using U.S. history as subject matter. This fun and often hilarious workshop helps students explore historical characters and events... NEWHome in Ohio A Music program for grades 3 - 6 by Hal Walker With a soaring baritone voice, a harmonica and guitar, Hal Walker weaves an interactive, multi-media story of Ohio. Through original songs and stories, Hal tells of the community, geography and... NEWHonoring Our Elders A Literary Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by Candace Wolf This unique residency honors the passage of wisdom from the older to the younger generation through oral storytelling. Students learn history and character lessons as they interview elders in the... NEWI Have Something to Give A program for grades 3 - 4 by Beacon Street's Bob Kloos This workshop will focus on the importance of every student doing her or his job and relying on others to do the same, in order to make every day a great day. The workshop begins with a story about a... Imagimachination: Art in Motion A Visual Arts program for grades 8 - 12 by Carol Lynn Mitchell Blurring the lines between art and machine, students explore the history of simple machines and the ways artists incorporate technical concepts into creative process. Both past and present artists... Imaginative Illustrations A Visual Arts program for grades K - 12 by Jim Gill Through this program, students explore the history, mystery and fun of cartooning. Jim enables younger students to help bring drawings to life after starting with a simple line or shape. Older... NEWInch by Inch: Planting a Garden in Story, Song, and a Clay Project A Visual Arts program for grades K - K by George Woideck Inspired by Inch by Inch: The Garden Song Book, ceramic artist and former professional musician George Woideck uses reading, song and clay to teach valuable lessons about nutrition and the earth.... NEWInstant Theater (performance) A Theater Arts program for grades K - 8 by SignStage This interactive performance teaches students the fundamentals of theater, including stage/acting vocabulary and directions. Students join in the creation of a theater performance as characters in a... NEWInteractive Storytelling for Learning and Literacy Development A Literary Arts program for grades K - 8 by Lindsay Bonilla of World of Difference In this workshop, participants will learn how and why interactive storytelling can be used to build literacy skills as well as reinforce concepts in other curricular areas. Lindsay will give a... Introduction to Opera: The Expressive Voice A Music program for grades K - 8 by Lara Troyer Introduce your students to opera through this interactive and entertaining program of songs drawn from opera, operetta and musical theater. The program is led by two professional opera singers and an... It All Adds Up: Music and Math Facts (Professional Development) A Music program for grades K - 5 by Dave Young Integrate simple music activities to enhance students' math skills. Educators learn to make math fun through the use of fingers on a piano keyboard diagram, singalongs, visual music graphics an... NEWIt's as Easy as Riding a Bike - Bullying Prevention Grades 3-4 A Theater Arts program for grades 3 - 4 by Beacon Street's Bob Kloos This performance uses the metaphor of a bike chain as the basis for studying the importance of working together like the many hundreds of well tuned, sufficiently lubricated parts of a bicycle.... Johnny Appleseed Clay Sculpture A Visual Arts program for grades 1 - 3 by Kristen Cliffel This workshop begins by talking briefly about Johnny Appleseed and a book that the teacher has chosen to read to the children. The students think of one or two words to describe Johnny. Each child... Johnny Appleseed: A Dramatic Re-Creation A Theater Arts program for grades K - 5 by Ray McNiece Wearing the legendary pot on his head, Ray brings John Chapman (better known as Johnny Appleseed) to life in a lively and believable presentation. Johnny leads participatory storytelling, songs and... NEWJohnny Appleseed: Interactive Workshop A Literary Arts program for grades 5 - 12 by Ray McNiece Wearing the legendary pot on his head, Ray brings John Chapman (better known as Johnny Appleseed) to life in a lively and believable presentation. Johnny leads participatory storytelling, songs and... Kaleidoscopes A Visual Arts program for grades 3 - 12 by Sheree Ferrato Have you ever looked through a kaleidoscope and wondered how it works or how to make one? The answers to these questions and many more are revealed as Sheree illuminates the world of the... Kalinka -- Exploring Music and Math through Russian Folk Song A Music program for grades 1 - 6 by Russian Duo This integrated workshop uses the beloved Russian folk song Kalinka (the Viburnum Tree) to teach music and mathematics. In the process of learning Kalinka, students understand measure, form,... Ladybugs! (early childhood) A Theater Arts program for grades Pre K - K by Susan Weber Susan Weber brings story, puppets, guitar, songs and finger play together to celebrate nature and the smallest of creatures, the ladybug. This program features concepts of big-bigger-biggest, naming... Langston Hughes: Dream Keeper, Poem Maker (performance) A Literary Arts program for grades 5 - 12 by Ray McNiece This assembly program of poetry, song, and audience participation shows the range and themes of this Cleveland Native's work, including his "dream" sequence. In addition to Hughes, the prog... Langston Hughes: Interactive Workshop A Literary Arts program for grades 5 - 12 by Ray McNiece Langston Hughes, Dream Keeper, Poem Maker. In this workshop, students memorize a Langston Hughes poem and discover how their dreams, hopes and aspirations can be fulfilled as part of the American... Let It Snow! (early childhood) A Theater Arts program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Susan Weber The excitement and wonder of a snowy day, a wise grandmother and a sweet kitten are brought to life by storyteller Susan Weber with guitar, puppets, finger play and movement.. A program for small... Let’s Fly a Kite! A Visual Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by Anitra Redlefsen For thousands of years, kites have been used as toys, vehicles for transportation, communication, surveying and science, as well as objects for ceremonies and fun! Students learn the history of the... Life Lessons Through Dance A Dance program for grades 4 - 12 by Kenya Woods Much of personal communication is conveyed through gestures or movements of the body. Through dance, Kenya shares some of her life lessons — from using problem solving skills to conveying positive... Literature as a Sensory Experience (Professional Development) A Visual Arts program for grades K - 6 by Anitra Redlefsen Teachers discuss sensory words and why and how a writer uses them to create literary works. They learn about sensory art elements and how visual artists use them to create their works. Teachers... Little Songs (Early Childhood) A Music program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Vicki McCrone Through Little Songs, award-winning musician Vicki McCrone engages students in a fun and educational music experience. One part Disney pop and one part kids rock, the program invites young people to... Little Songs (workshop) A Music program for grades K - 2 by Vicki McCrone Through Little Songs, award-winning musician Vicki McCrone engages students in a fun and educational music experience. One part Disney pop and one part kids rock, the program invites young people to... Little Songs, Little Signs A Music program for grades K - 2 by Vicki McCrone Designed specifically for little learners, this program engages students in creative movement, imaginative dramatics and musical adventure. With Vicki McCrone the group explores the basics of rhythm,... Lively Languages A Dance program for grades K - 6 by Terry Boyarsky Literature and language arts form the basis for this residency that also teaches students to follow directions, improvise, use their imaginations and play with phonemes and rhyme schemes. Students... Look Who’s Talking: Using Character and Point of View A Literary Arts program for grades 4 - 9 by M. LaVora Perry Children's book author LaVora Perry combines reading, writing and the dramatic presentation of literature in this workshop that improves students’ writing skills. Students develop the ability t... NEWMail Art A Visual Arts program for grades K - 12 by Melinda Placko Keep snail mail alive! Mail Art is an art form that involves sending visual art through the postal system allowing everyone who handles the mail to see it. A member of the International Union of Mail... Majestic Manding Kingdoms (Performance) A Music program for grades K - 8 by Baba Jubal Harris Through music and storytelling, Baba Jubal takes students on an adventure to the Manding African Empire. This participatory program combines history, geography and language while engaging students in... Maps and Music A Dance program for grades K - 6 by Terry Boyarsky Ethnomusicologist Terry leads students in the songs, dances and games of many cultures. Students learn to listen and celebrate both the commonality and diversity of all cultures. Map skills are... NEWMarking Time with the Second Line A Music program for grades 5 - 8 by The Roberto Ocasio Foundation The roots of Latin music, crossing the seas from West Africa with the slaves, collided with the music of the Caribbean and arrived as a rich array of musical styles in New Orleans. There, a fusion... Masks! A Visual Arts program for grades K - 12 by Wendy Mahon All cultures have a history of mask making. In this workshop students learn to make masks using a variety of materials and techniques. Wendy teaches the value of masks as they are used by different... Math in Motion A Dance program for grades K - 6 by Terry Boyarsky Terry combines music and movement to create a unique custom-designed residency exploring math and literacy. Using rhythm, body percussion, world music, improvisation, movement and song, Terry gives... Medieval Coat of Arms A Visual Arts program for grades K - 5 by Bonnie Dolin After exploring the use of symbols in Medieval times, students create their own banner, flag or family coat of arms using a variety of materials which could include: canvas, paint, glitter, collage,... Mediterranean Majolica Pottery and Tile Workshop A Visual Arts program for grades K - 12 by George Woideck Students love Mediterranean Majolica pottery for its colorful decorative glazes not found in other ceramic styles. Teachers love it because it is so student friendly. Since the Majolica uses... Meeting the Blues A Music program for grades 4 - 8 by Bob Frank This is a duo workshop with blues artist Wallace Coleman. Wallace grew up in the South in the 1940s and students get to hear firsthand what life was like for African-Americans in that place and... Memory Jug A Literary Arts program for grades K - 12 by Bob Henry Baber Using a folk art memory jug found in the mountains of eastern Kentucky as an inspiration for students’ imaginations, Bob Henry leads students in writing workshops. The jug, covered with hundreds of... MorrisonDance: Dance Medley (Out of school time program) A Dance program for grades K - 12 by MorrisonDance A professional dancer from MorrisonDance leads energetic dance classes that combine movements from a wide range of dance techniques with creative input from the participants to create choreography... Mosaics as a Teaching Tool (professional development) A Visual Arts program for grades 3 - 12 by George Woideck Discussions and hands-on demonstrations explore the relationship between mosaics and symmetry, crystals and symmetrical forms in nature, and the ancient cultures of Greece and Rome. Teachers are... Moving Through Conflict: Getting Unstuck and Dealing with Bullying A Dance program for grades K - 12 by Colleen Clark Students learn steps for dealing with bullies: how to utilize their physical posture, attitude and the four elements of movement: body, energy, space, and time. They come to understand that by... Mr. G! A Theater Arts program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Jonathan Graham Mr. G mixes up stories, finger plays, songs and perhaps a little ballet and pantomime to simply delight and entertain children. Available November and March... Murals and Public Art Residency A Visual Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by Carol Adams Beautify your school with a mural or piece of public art. Carol Adams is a talented artist who has extensive experience working with schools and organizations to design and install public art and... Music & Math: It All Adds Up A Music program for grades K - 4 by Dave Young Students learn to strengthen and reinforce basic math skills through the use of music. Music contains many direct connections to numbers -- counting beats and measures, creating and playing rhythms,... NEWMusic and Math: It All Adds Up A Music program for grades K - 4 by Dave Young Students learn to strengthen and reinforce basic math skills through the use of music. Music contains many direct connections to numbers -- counting beats and measures, creating and playing rhythms... Music is the Weapon A Music program for grades 1 - 12 by Mifune Music is the Weapon offers writing and music as an alternative to violence and negativity. Two or three members of Mifune lead a writing workshop exposing students to lyrical songwriting from today’s... Music That Fits In Your Pocket (Performance) A Music program for grades K - 8 by Hal Walker In this world of television and video games, music as a form of play has become an endangered species. In this program, students explore a world of music that has been passed down from generation to... Music That Fits In Your Pocket (Workshop) A Music program for grades K - 8 by Hal Walker Hal Walker demonstrates how to play instruments that can fit in your pocket, like the ocarina of South America and the banakulas of West Africa. He also teaches students innovative ways of making... My Writer A Literary Arts program for grades K - 12 by Bob Henry Baber What is a writer? How do writers write? What happens when you get stuck and can’t think of a thing to write? These are just some of the questions addressed by creative writing specialist Dr. Bob... Native American Bowls A Visual Arts program for grades 2 - 12 by Kristen Cliffel Utilizing ancient techniques from the culture of Ohio’s native people, students learn how to coil build a ceramic bowl in a traditional manner. Each vessel created becomes an archival piece of... Native American Flute Journey A Music program for grades K - 6 by Michael Searching Bear Join Michael Searching Bear, a musician of Cherokee and Powhatan descent, as he takes students and teachers down the woodland paths that created his flutes and music. Michael's playing incorporate... News and the Blues A Music program for grades 4 - 8 by Bob Frank This is a songwriting workshop in which classes compose their own blues lyrics about current events. Possible themes could include local, national or regional issues, sports or even lifestyle trends.... News and the Blues (Out of School Time Program) A Music program for grades K - 8 by Bob Frank Students collaborate with experienced musician and teacher Bob Frank to compose their own blues lyrics about current events. The broad scope of topics could cover local, national or regional issues,... NEWOne Grain of Rice: A Folktale from India A Literary Arts program for grades K - 5 by Lindsay Bonilla of World of Difference When a cruel raja (prince) steals rice from his own people, a clever village girl concocts a plan to save them from starvation. But will her plan work? Students will enjoy discovering the answer as... Open the Book A Theater Arts program for grades K - 4 by Susan Weber and Beacon Street's Bob Kloos Beacon Street's lively performance celebrates the fun of reading. Susan Weber and Bob Kloos take students on an entertaining adventure through participatory songs, poems, mime, demonstrations, dram... Opera On the Spot A Music program for grades K - 12 by Opera Western Reserve This program is an upbeat, fun, and interactive introduction to the basics of opera and to the Italian, French and German in which it is sung. Experience excerpts from classic operas performed by a... NEWOuter Space Drawing Lab A Visual Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by Melinda Placko Advanced telescopes offer us images of the universe which are increasingly beautiful and revealing. In the Outer Space Drawing Lab, our inspiration comes from viewing the latest photographs... NEWPapa Dieux A Literary Arts program for grades K - 8 by Lindsay Bonilla of World of Difference When the animals are thirsty, Papa Dieux makes a well for them and puts Mabouya, the lizard, in charge. But instead of sharing, greedy Mabouya lets his power go to his head and hoards the water for... Passage to India (performance) A Dance program for grades 3 - 12 by Sujatha Srinivasan Through the art of natyam or dance, this performance gives students a sense of the life and culture in India. Dressed in beautiful traditional Indian costume, Sujatha's graceful and lively movement... Passage to India (Workshop) A Dance program for grades 3 - 12 by Sujatha Srinivasan Natyam dance is closely associated with Indian music, sculpture and painting. This program gives students a sense of history and Indian culture and enables them to easily observe the connection... Personal Narratives through Story Mapping A Literary Arts program for grades 6 - 12 by Michael Salinger A fun and informative “pen-to-the-page,” exercise-based workshop that is guaranteed to give students a new perspective on narrative. Plot structure, descriptive language and characterization are all... Peter and the Wolf A Dance program for grades K - 8 by VERB Ballets Peter and the Wolf is a playful children’s ballet set to the music of Sergei Prokofiev. In 1936, Prokofiev composed Peter and the Wolf as a way to introduce children to the different instruments of... NEWPeter and the Wolf (workshop) A Dance program for grades K - 4 by VERB Ballets Follow up a performance of Verb Ballets' Peter and the Wolf with this workshop. Students use the four elements of dance (body, energy, space and time) to identify, portray and create characters i... Piece by Piece: Creating Mosaics from Found Objects A Visual Arts program for grades K - 12 by George Woideck Using materials as diverse as broken ceramic tiles, found objects, toys and costume jewelry, George and your students create a memorable mosaic for your school. Location? Tables, benches, table tops... NEWPin + Wheels = Fun A Visual Arts program for grades K - K by Anitra Redlefsen What shape can be found in cookies, flowers, quilts, windmills, and fireworks? What object has been used as a toy, in visual art displays and exhibitions, as decorative design objects, symbols of... PLAY, then WRITE (Professional Development) A Theater Arts program for grades 2 - 12 by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease Dramatic Activities to Facilitate the Pre-Writing Process: This workshop provides theatrical tools to help all kinds of learners write. Examine ways to physicalize literary structure, bring it to... Playful Poetry A Literary Arts program for grades 5 - 12 by Ray McNiece Follow a Poetry Journey program with Playful Poetry, a residency or workshop that allows students to learn presentation and speech skills through theater games and writing activities. At the end of... NEWPoe: A Midnight Dreary A Literary Arts program for grades 6 - 12 by Magical Theatre Company Hallucinating on his deathbed, Edgar Allan Poe’s life and work come alive before your very eyes. The dramatic events of his life are woven into some of his most haunting works: The Tell-Tale Heart,... Poetic Expressions A Literary Arts program for grades 5 - 12 by Ray McNiece Students build on ideas from the We Ain’t Afraid of No Poems performance as they script and score poems to set into motion. This leads to a deeper appreciation of poetry and improvement of language... Poetic Pictures: Illustrating Poems and Verse Using Mixed Media A Visual Arts program for grades 8 - 12 by Carol Lynn Mitchell We are all naturally poetic, even if we don’t believe it. In this residency, students select imagery and create a visual composition. They then write a poem in response to that imagery, expressing... Poetry FUNdamentals A Literary Arts program for grades 3 - 5 by Michael Salinger In this workshop presentation descriptive and figurative language, fluency, language arts and content area comprehension exercises are presented in an energetic and enjoyable fashion. Students learn... Poetry Journey A Literary Arts program for grades K - 4 by Ray McNiece Ray performs a program of original children’s poetry enlivened with his blend of interactive theater, call and response, and sing-along. Students journey with Ray to the Land of Poetry where they act... Poetry Slam A Literary Arts program for grades 6 - 12 by Michael Salinger Learn "Slamming" from one of the originals. Michael brings more than 15 years of experience to the classroom, both as a participant and an organizer of the art form. This workshop presentati... Poetry Writing and Concepts A Literary Arts program for grades 6 - 12 by Michael Salinger Build literacy, comprehension and fluency through the use of writing exercises that look and feel like games. Imagery, metaphor, rhythm, structure and editing -- students come to understand all of... Public Speaking Skills A Theater Arts program for grades 6 - 12 by Michael Salinger Speaking in front of a group of other human beings is the number one fear of many. Learn tricks and tips from a performance poet with 20 years of stage experience. Through this program students gain... Put the Story First: Writing Fiction and Creative Non-Fiction A Literary Arts program for grades 4 - 9 by M. LaVora Perry Students choose a message they want to convey through a fiction or creative non-fiction piece and learn strategies for making their writing real, relevant, exciting and interesting. They explore how... Puzzle Murals A Visual Arts program for grades 3 - 12 by Wendy Mahon In this workshop, students explore art elements, principles and images as they create a thematic mural that relates to the curriculum theme of your choice. Each student creates a piece of the mural... Quilting With Paint A Visual Arts program for grades 7 - 12 by Carol Adams In this workshop each student interprets the theme of the project to put their personal "stamp" on part of the whole through making a two-dimensional quilt. Being part of a larger project a... Rap it Out! A Music program for grades 6 - 12 by Dave Young Are you looking for a way to motivate students to put their thoughts on paper? To let their voices be heard? Dave uses rhythms and beats to engage and inspire students to write, perform and record... RazzamaBrass (Performance) A Music program for grades K - 12 by Metropolitan Brass Quintet Fill your classroom or auditorium with the sounds of brass. During this program, Metropolitan Brass share their artistry and demonstrate the capabilities and characteristics of each of their... Read It, Record It! A Music program for grades 3 - 8 by Dave Young Students build fluency skills by reading a book or story aloud to create a collaborative “book on tape.” Dave brings a computer and microphone to record each student reading a sentence or paragraph... Reader's Theater A Theater Arts program for grades K - 5 by Jimmie Woody A few chairs, a couple of music stands and you have Reader’s Theater. This workshop promotes literacy using popular children’s classics such as Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters, The People Could Fly,... Ready, Set, Action! (Out of school time program) A Literary Arts program for grades 3 - 12 by SignStage In this invigorating drama and literacy program, professional actor Bill Morgan from Signstage works with groups of students to create a story or play. Students focus on the fundamentals of stories:... Remember to be Nice - Recuerdo Ser Simpatico A Theater Arts program for grades K - 5 by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease Do your students forget to be nice to each other? In this Central American tale, a mean turtle learns the value of friendship and remembers to be nice. Students participate in Spanish language and... Remember To Be Nice--Recuerdo Ser Simpatico (Early Childhood) A Theater Arts program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease Do your students forget to be nice to each other? In this Central American tale, a mean turtle learns the value of friendship as students participate in Spanish language and song and learn about the... Rockin' Rhymes A Theater Arts program for grades Pre K - 2 by Robin Echols Cooper and Dave Young Nursery rhymes are a great foundation for early reading. Artists Robin Echols Cooper and Dave Young team up to give these old rhymes a new twist through storytelling, creative drama, music and... Roots to Rock: The Story of Rock & Roll A Music program for grades K - 12 by Bob Frank Roots to Rock was first developed in conjunction with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum to celebrate its grand opening in 1995. Since that time it has been performed in hundreds of schools,... Russia and Beyond A Music program for grades K - 12 by Russian Duo Witness teamwork in action. Experience how performers, composers and audiences work together. Oleg Kruglyakov, balalaika virtuoso, and Terry Boyarsky, masterful pianist, offer an introduction to... Sacajawea and the Usage of Plants: Yesterday and Today A Theater Arts program for grades 3 - 7 by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease Meet Sacajawea, a Shoshone Indian who not only traveled with Lewis and Clark while carrying her baby across dangerous terrain, but also helped provide the expedition with native fruits and vegetables... Sadie the Cello Lady (early childhood) A Music program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Gayle Klaber Share the gift of music and fun in this delightful program. With traditional cello music and nursery tunes, Gayle uses animal sounds and movement to illustrate how the cello... NEWScience on Your Feet A Dance program for grades K - 12 by Colleen Clark Students learn the basic elements of movement: body, energy, space and time and utilize them to express their thoughts and feelings in creative and unique ways. Individually and in groups, students... Sekoh Means Hello (early childhood) A Theater Arts program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease Join in this Native American tale of cooperation, with Mohawk and Sign Language, as the audience becomes birds and beasts to learn the importance of working... Self Portraits on Aluminum A Visual Arts program for grades 3 - 12 by Wendy Mahon Using the Mexican tradition of metalworking, students create self portraits using a common metal. Wendy introduces students to the possibilities and versatility of aluminum. Students use line and... Seuss-a-rama A Theater Arts program for grades K - 4 by Jonathan Graham With a wild array of hats and props, Mr. G! pulls out all of the stops as he acts out stories near and dear to your students’ hearts and turns them all into performance art. Stories include The Cat... Seventh Inning Stretch: Creative Ways to get your Classroom Moving (professional development) A Dance program for grades Pre K - 12 by MorrisonDance We all know that physical activity is important for kids’ (and adults’) bodies, but recent research has demonstrated that short bursts of activity throughout the day can improve focus and attention,... Shape Imagination A Dance program for grades K - 6 by VERB Ballets Enhancing skills in geometry and mathematics, students take a playful journey in search of moving lines, shapes and angles through dance movements that they learn with a professional dancer. This... Signs for the Little Dramatist (early childhood) A Theater Arts program for grades K - 2 by SignStage Designed for young learners, Signs for the Little Dramatist teaches a combination of basic sign language and creative dramatics. This program integrates creative movement with visual arts and music.... Signs for the Little Dramatist (Early Childhood) A Theater Arts program for grades K - K by SignStage Designed for young learners, Signs for the Little Dramatist teaches a combination of basic sign language and creative dramatics. This program integrates creative movement with visual arts and music.... Sing Me a Story A Music program for grades K - 3 by Bob Frank In this program, about American pioneers, Bob shows how songs can tell stories. He leads the group in sharing songs that tell tall-tales, songs that spread the news, songs about animals and songs... NEWSound Science (performance) A Music program for grades 3 - 12 by Hal Walker Take an amazing musical journey through the science of sound. Using everyday materials, Hal Walker guides students in shaping sound and experiencing how sound travels. Students learn basic scientific... NEWSound Science (workshop) A Music program for grades K - 5 by Hal Walker This program is a companion to the Sound Science performance. Using everyday materials, Hal Walker guides students in shaping sound and experiencing how sound travels. Students experiment with making... Sounds and Songs from the Synthesizer A Music program for grades K - 12 by Dave Young Dave demonstrates how computer technology has changed the way we create sounds and music using the synthesizer. Dave invites students to identify traditional musical instrument sounds and easily... Sounds from the Earth (professional development) A Visual Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by George Woideck Spotlight the relationship of art to music by learning how to create three musical instruments from clay. Participants learn the principles of sound production and increase their clay working skills... Star Light, Star Bright (early childhood) A Theater Arts program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Susan Weber Children shine brightly as they help Susan Weber and her puppets, Timothy Timberwolf and Forgets-to-Twinkle, sprinkle stardust, create shooting stars with their fingers, enjoy a star song, a star... Steel Drums of Trinidad A Music program for grades K - 12 by 7 Mile Isle This amusing and engaging assembly transports students to another place and time as they learn fascinating details about steel drums. The renowned 7 Mile Isle band introduces participants to... Step Up & Sing Out A Dance program for grades 7 - 12 by Terry Boyarsky Using music, movement, body percussion, song and chant, students embark on an exploration of rhythms found in classical, world, folk, contemporary and popular music. Students analyze and respond to... Stop, Look and Listen: An Exploration of Maps using Music and Movement (professional development) A Music program for grades 2 - 6 by Terry Boyarsky How many times a day do you call for "following directions"? Map reading depends on the ability to attend, track, sequence, measure and interpret symbols. Teachers engage in movement and mus... Stories Without Borders A Theater Arts program for grades K - 12 by Candace Wolf Candace demonstrates the poetic and dramatic use of language as she spins amazing tales collected from cultures around the world. These humorous and spellbinding tales contain the wisdom and moral... Storyboard! A Dramatic Graphic Organizer for the Writing Process A Literary Arts program for grades 3 - 5 by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease Students bring existing stories to life and create new stories as a class, developing compelling characters, settings and plots. Using the graphic organizer called STORYBOARD, students discover... NEWStorytelling Through Dance A Dance program for grades 3 - 8 by Sujatha Srinivasan Using a wide range of symbols and gestures, mime and music, students make connections between the written word and dance vocabulary. Dance movement phrases explore the geometric lines of the body,... Stretch A Tuba (early childhood) A Music program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Metropolitan Brass Quintet What do a garden hose and a funnel sound like? Gary Adams of Metropolitan Brass introduces the science of sound and provides a first exposure to brass instruments in this engaging program for... Symmetry, Patterns and Geometry Meet the Mosaic A Visual Arts program for grades 3 - 12 by George Woideck Reinforce the learning of math and geometry when your students design and create a colorful symmetrical mosaic. Each student takes home an individual mosaic made from clay or other materials as well... Take Me Down From the Word Wall! A Literary Arts program for grades 5 - 12 by Michael Salinger Vocabulary acquisition is fun! This workshop includes hands-on exercises devised by a professional wordsmith to help students acquire new vocabulary in a much more memorable way than the... NEWTales from the Middle Kingdom: Chinese Folk Tales and Myths A program for grades K - 8 by Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo From the Land of the Great Wall, from the trails of the Silk Road, from the throne of Dynasties and folk tales spun from a fisherman’s boat, your students embark upon a magical tour of China through... Talking Tableaux: Poetry and Drama A Theater Arts program for grades 1 - 6 by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease A tableau is a series of living still pictures. Teachers discover the skills needed to work in a group forming a series of pictures that aid in reading comprehension. 1 and a half-hour session. ... Teacher Art-Integrated Literacy Lessons (professional development) A Literary Arts program for grades K - 8 by A4L Literacy Lessons Learn strategies to improve students' literacy while also unleashing their creativity through this arts-integrated professional development series. Workshops focus on meeting literacy and art... The Bully Show! A Theater Arts program for grades 4 - 8 by Magical Theatre Company A witty, interactive assembly about bullying performed as a game show, with your students as contestants. The Bully Show! challenges students to reconsider some of their assumptions about bullies,... The Four Directions: Native American Perspective, Practice and History A Theater Arts program for grades K - 7 by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease Dressed in traditional costume, Robin Pease comes to your school as Hegeota and teaches students about Native American culture and people. Students learn some Mohawk language, sing a chant and... The Four Directions: Native American Perspective, Practice and History (Early Childhood) A Theater Arts program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease Meet Hegeota a ‘real Indian’, learn some Mohawk language, sing a chant, and participate in a story as you explore the four directions of the compass rose to discover character education qualities,... The Hidden Artist in Everyone (Out of school time program) A Visual Arts program for grades K - 5 by Wendy Mahon Visual artist Wendy Mahon helps students connect to their hidden talents and sparks their creativity while making beautiful art. Wendy is a wonderful artist, not just because of her skills with any... The Last Fugitive Slave: It Happened in Ohio A Theater Arts program for grades 3 - 8 by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease Learn about the experiences of African-Americans under slavery in this reenactment of the true story of Lucy Bagby, a runaway slave captured in Cleveland amid the protests of local abolitionists and... The Long & Short of It - Between the Lions Literacy Program A Dance program for grades 1 - 2 by Susan Weber and Colleen Clark This theater and dance literacy program is lead by artist Susan Weber, accompanied in three of the sessions by dance artist Colleen Clark. The program guides students in creative movement and sound... The Moon in a Tortilla A Theater Arts program for grades 1 - 6 by Candace Wolf Chicano poet Victor Valle said, “You taste the moon when you eat a tortilla, and you swallow sun and fire when you eat a bowl of hot chili.” Candace draws upon her experience living in Latin America... The Mouse with the Musical Ear (early childhood) A Theater Arts program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Susan Weber In celebration of listening and friendship, Susan Weber uses puppets, singing, guitar, finger play and dance to tell this captivating story of a mouse who makes his house in a guitar. ... The Multifaceted Thomas Jefferson – A Dramatic Re-Creation (performance) A Theater Arts program for grades 4 - 6 by Ray McNiece Ray brings Thomas Jefferson to life in authentic period costume and gives students a glimpse of Colonial America. In this very interactive performance, students learn about the Constitutional... The Multifaceted Thomas Jefferson: A Dramatic Re-Creation (workshop) A Literary Arts program for grades 3 - 6 by Ray McNiece Thomas Jefferson comes to life as Ray, wearing an authentic period costume presents his ideas on the formation of American democracy, colonial agriculture, his inventions, the Lewis and Clark voyage... The Musical Computer A Music program for grades K - 12 by Dave Young This workshop or residency expands the Sounds and Songs performance program and leads students in many different directions of the technology curriculum. Using a PC, learn how a sound wave form can... NEWThe Perfect Madrina A Literary Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by Lindsay Bonilla of World of Difference Learn about the Mexican holiday, El Día de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead), in this interactive folktale about a young man who thinks he can outwit death. In this performance, audience members... The Science of Choreography A Dance program for grades K - 8 by MorrisonDance Scientists and dancers have a lot in common! Find out how both use inquiry, experimentation and revision to understand their world and share their experience. Students physically model molecules and... The Silent Classroom (workshop) A Theater Arts program for grades K - 8 by SignStage Did you know that Sign Language can be used as an innovative classroom management strategy? This workshop teaches useful communication signs to people of all ages. Once these signs are learned,... The Stick Dance Math Cooperative (Professional Development) A Music program for grades 2 - 8 by Hal Walker Create community in your classroom through music, math and movement! Teachers learn how to use rhythm sticks to create increasingly complex rhythms independently and as a group. This collaborative... The Stringband Man (early childhood) A Music program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Paul Kovac Children clap, yodel, sing along and do a rousing “sit-down square dance” as they laugh and learn about American traditional music and acoustic string instruments with bluegrass musician Paul... NEWThe Tongue is Fire! A Literary Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by Candace Wolf This creative adventure in the ancient art of storytelling develops communication skills and motivates students to confidently express themselves verbally. Using multicultural folktales, Candace... The Tree of Life A Visual Arts program for grades 3 - 8 by Augusto Bordelois The Tree of Life is a hands-on project based on a Mexican folkart form. The program not only reinforces students’ understanding of nature and the importance of preserving trees and animals as a way... Theater Basics in a Suitcase A Theater Arts program for grades K - 8 by Jimmie Woody This exciting workshop allows students to create their very own performance using items from an ordinary suitcase. Jimmie teaches the fundamentals of theater: voice, body awareness, improvisation and... Theater Electric! (Limited Time) A Theater Arts program for grades 4 - 6 by Jonathan Graham Once upon a time, Mr. G! was a licensed electrician. Now he uses theater, rap, dance, and electrical props to teach what electricity is all about through conductors, circuits, switches and more.... Theater Extravaganza! (Out of school time program) A Theater Arts program for grades K - 12 by Jonathan Graham In this vivacious concoction of activities, students move, sing, dance and act! Theater artist Jonathan Graham brings energy, creativity and fun with an endless range of drama and music activities... NEWThree Is a Great Place to Start - Bullying Prevention Grades 5-6 A Theater Arts program for grades 5 - 6 by Beacon Street's Bob Kloos Through story, a sung round and unique dance, this assembly examines the strategy that working as a group of three to stop bullying is a safer and more effective approach than working alone. Students... Tile Mural and Mosaic Installation A Visual Arts program for grades K - 12 by George Woideck In this program, students create a permanent clay tile or mosaic mural at the school or other location. With guidance from the artist, students design the mural based on a theme chosen by the school... To Be An American A Theater Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by Women in History Invite an historical woman to step out of the textbook and into your classroom. Women In History brings a unique opportunity for students to interact with an historical woman as she answers their... Troika -- Old Russia's Music and History A Music program for grades 1 - 6 by Russian Duo Nothing is more quintessentially Russian than the three-horse-drawn carriage known as the troika. Students learn the folk dance “Troika” with ethnomusicologist Terry, and perform it to balalaika... Tunes for Cartoons A Visual Arts program for grades 4 - 8 by Jim Gill and Dave Young Students learn about the interrelationships between the visual and musical arts as they collaborate to create an action-filled storyboard and twenty second musical score. Cartoonist Jim Gill first... Turtle Tales from Around the World A Literary Arts program for grades K - 4 by Susan Weber Against a colorful backdrop and with guitar in hand, musician-storyteller Susan Weber weaves adventures of the wise old turtle whose amazing tales impart cultural wisdom from West Africa, North... TV Commercials: Dramatic Activities to Communicate Scientific Inquiry A Theater Arts program for grades 3 - 5 by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease Students gather facts and information from Earth or Life Science (such as: food chain, effects of weathering on the landscape, clouds, etc.), then write a script using details and examples to... Two Sides to Every Story: The Three Little Pigs A Visual Arts program for grades K - 6 by Bonnie Dolin Students use this familiar story to understand how context clues tell us about characters, plot and setting. Bonnie explores elements of visual art, including line, shape and color. Students use... Understanding Cultural Symbols and Printmaking A Visual Arts program for grades 2 - 8 by Bonnie Dolin Students explore and discuss cultural symbols as Bonnie assists them in creating their own prints. Symbols from any culture can be incorporated to support the study and understanding of other... Unique School Murals A Visual Arts program for grades K - 12 by Augusto Bordelois Cuban-born visual artist Augusto Bordelois can work with your school or organization to create a spectacular mural or piece of public art. Whether you want to work in clay tile, glass mosaic or... Up, Up and Away! The Art, Science and Geometry of Making and Flying Kites (professional development) A Visual Arts program for grades 5 - 12 by George Woideck This hands-on professional development workshop helps teachers to reinforce the understanding of the science and math of flight by making and flying kites. Participants learn the principles of... Using Readers Theater in the Classroom with Poetry (professional development) A Literary Arts program for grades 3 - 12 by Kulture Kids' Robin Pease Readers Theater is a method suggested in just about every language arts textbook printed; this is the workshop that will give you an in-depth look at how to effectively use Readers Theater to enhance... Vault of Secret Dreams A Visual Arts program for grades 6 - 12 by Augusto Bordelois In this incredible residency, students design, build and cast a three-dimensional mosaic and cement sculpture, challenging them with math and engineering concepts. Students write down their dreams,... Voices in Black History (Performance) A Theater Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by Jimmie Woody Griot is an old African term for storyteller. Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, W.E.B. Dubois, Sojourner Truth, Muhammad Ali and many other prominent voices in African-American history were griots.... Voices in Black History (Workshop) A Theater Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by Jimmie Woody Pair a performance of Voices in Black History with this two-day workshop. Students are inspired to further explore the people and stories that Jimmie brings to life. Through writing exercises and... Walking Across America A Music program for grades 4 - 8 by Bob Frank This performance follows the growth and settlement of America through song. The program includes songs about the sea, songs of the mountains, music from the Cajun South and songs of the cowboys and... NEWWatch Me A program for grades K - 2 by Beacon Street's Bob Kloos Students take turns using mime to “imitate” the person they see in the mirror. As they act out what it looks like to perform simple tasks, they learn welcoming gestures of and other responsible... We Ain't Afraid of No Poems A Literary Arts program for grades 5 - 12 by Ray McNiece We Ain’t Afraid of No Poems provides older students with a lively and grammatically correct program emphasizing audience participation, adolescent issues and multicultural themes. Students... NEWWe All Do Better When We All Do Better- Bullying Prevention Grades 7-8 A Theater Arts program for grades 7 - 8 by Beacon Street's Bob Kloos This assembly takes its name from a quote from the late Senator Paul Wellstone who believed no community will make progress unless all the individuals are brought along as well. Program components... NEWWe Don't Pick Winning Teams, We Create Them A program for grades 7 - 8 by Beacon Street's Bob Kloos This workshop focuses on the importance of individuals doing what’s necessary for the well-being of the group. Students craft paper airplanes in an exercise that recreates Lindberg’s historic 1926... NEWWe First: Bullying Prevention - Performance Grades K-8 A Theater Arts program for grades K - 8 by Beacon Street's Bob Kloos In this interactive assembly customized to students of varying ages, Beacon Street addresses bullying using song, interactive games, puppets and group participation. “We First” encourages schools to... NEWWe First: Bullying Prevention (workshop) A program for grades K - 8 by Beacon Street's Bob Kloos Empower students to accept responsibility for making their school a peaceful and safe learning environment. Using age-appropriate mime, story and group activities, this customizable workshop... NEWWe First: Bullying Prevention Professional Development A Theater Arts program for grades K - 8 by Beacon Street's Bob Kloos This workshop, suitable for educators, parent groups and principals, helps arm adults with the tools they need to stop bullying and to help support students to do the same. Using group role playing... NEWWe Is Bigger Than Me A program for grades 5 - 6 by Beacon Street's Bob Kloos In this workshop, students learn that it’s okay to be nervous about confronting bullying behaviors. Using webbing that mountain climbers use to prevent falls, all students are invited to participate... NEWWe Keep It Safe at Our School - Bullying Prevention Grades K-2 A Theater Arts program for grades K - 2 by Beacon Street's Bob Kloos This assembly reminds the youngest students in the school that they should feel “at home” in school, and they should be encouraged to help others feel that way, too. Children will be invited to sing... What's In a Name? - Between the Lions Literacy Program A Music program for grades K - K by Susan Weber This program for kindergartners is led by musical teaching artist Susan Weber. The program guides students in using techniques such as tapping rhythms and vocalizing to reinforce literacy concepts... What’s Going On? Responding to Literature and Visual Art (Professional Development) A Visual Arts program for grades 4 - 12 by Anitra Redlefsen Teachers discuss sensory words and why and how a writer uses them to create literary works. They learn about sensory art elements and how visual artists use them to create their works. Teachers... What’s it Like to Be an Author? A Literary Arts program for grades K - 8 by M. LaVora Perry Children’s book author M. LaVora Perry describes the book-writing process from idea to published book and beyond. She performs dramatic readings of her writing for children of all ages and answers... Wiggle Words (Out of School Time Program) A Dance program for grades 1 - 4 by VERB Ballets Full of fun and energy, the Wiggle Words program uses movement to teach literacy skills to children. Led by a professional dancer from Verb Ballets, students bend and stretch their bodies to form... Wiggle Words (Workshop) A Dance program for grades 1 - 4 by VERB Ballets The amazingly simple Wiggle Words program utilizes basic dance movements for each letter of the alphabet to enhance a wide range of literacy skills, including spelling, phonics rules, identification... Yummy Songs and Stories (early childhood) A Music program for grades Pre K - Pre K by Susan Weber Susan Weber's songs and stories about lip-smacking fish, juicy watermelon, spicy pizza and home-baked pie inspire children to make healthy food choices. Children follow simple oral directions: ho...