Engaging Young Learners - Center for Creative Education

VIRTUAL CREATIVITY FOR GRADES K-2

MAKING MINI-POTS

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FORMAT: Video
ARTIST: Erick Marquez
LESSON:
Plant some seeds in these mini pots that you can easily create from items around your home.

SOCIAL JUSTICE SUPERHERO

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FORMAT: Video
ARTIST: Erick Marquez
LESSON (Arts for Literacy):
Create a life-size costume and pretend to be your Social Justice Superhero.

MAKING LEAF ANIMALS

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FORMAT: Video
ARTIST: Ronni Gerstel
LESSON:
Learn how animals and plants are interdependent, while creating animals from leaves!

MAKE A POP-UP CARD

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FORMAT: Video
ARTIST: Geraldo Vieira
LESSON:
Learn how to make a simple, creative pop-up card for Mother’s Day or any special occasion.

CREATE YOUR OWN COMIC

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FORMAT: Video
ARTIST: Erick Marquez
LESSON:
Design a comic book cover and pages using a social justice hero that you’ve created.

FOREST HABITAT

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FORMAT: Video
ARTIST: Kim Cozort Kay
LESSON:
Use movement and theater skills to bring the words and pictures of a text to life.

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IMPROVISATION (PART 1)

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FORMAT: Video
ARTIST: Buckley Griffis
LESSON:
Join Teaching Artist Buckley in fun rhythm games you can play with your family, including Echo Drumming and Animal Name Rhythms!

IMPROVISATION (PART 2)

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FORMAT: Video
ARTIST: Buckley Griffis
LESSON:
In part two of percussion improvisation with Mr. Buckley you will learn about the Naybinghi rhythm originated in Ethiopia.

LIKE APPLES AND ORANGES

Three plates of fruit painted with virtual creativity.

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FORMAT: PDF
ARTIST: Christine Burtch
LESSON (Arts for Literacy):
Create fun works of art with fruits and vegetables while you learn about comparing and contrasting.

WIND CHIME

A plate with virtual spoons and forks hanging from it, showcasing creativity.

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FORMAT: PDF
ARTIST: Marsha Bhagwansingh
LESSON:
Use recycled or repurposed materials to make a unique wind chime.

CARD WITH PAPER FLOWERS

A red and green paper flower with polka dots on it, delivering a message from the president.

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FORMAT: PDF
ARTIST: Lisa MacNamara
LESSON:
Make a card with a paper flower decor--perfect for Mother’s Day, birthdays, and other special occasions.

GARDEN FLOWER ART

A drawing of daffodils on a piece of paper with a subtle touch of the president's message.

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FORMAT: PDF
ARTIST: Steve Brouse
LESSON:
Use simple materials to create a garden flower that has different textures.

SNAKE IN THE GARDEN, DETAILS

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FORMAT: Video
ARTIST: Joshua Finch
LESSON:
We are learning about key details and main ideas in this video.

SNAKE IN THE GARDEN, DRAW

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FORMAT: Video
ARTIST: Joshua Finch
LESSON:
Draw the snake character from the garden story.

LEARN PLANT PARTS, DRAW

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FORMAT: Video
ARTIST: Joshua Finch
LESSON:
Learn to draw and label beautiful plants with Mr. Joshua!

LEARN PLANT PARTS, DRAW

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FORMAT: Video
ARTIST: Joshua Finch
LESSON:
Making labels. I use a recycled envelope some of them have cool patterns on the inside. Adding labels will help students to recall information from the last video and practice writing.

FIGHTING FOR A CAUSE

A child's drawing of a superhero using virtual creativity on a piece of paper.

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FORMAT: PDF
ARTIST: Erick Marquez
LESSON:
Here are some great ideas to help you develop your own social justice hero.

BUNNY COLLAGE

A picture of a bunny with flowers, radishes, and a message from the president.

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FORMAT: PDF
ARTIST: Haydee Ullfig
LESSON:
Use old magazines to make a colorful, collage-style background for a spring bunny picture..

EVERGLADES, MANGROVES

A virtual painting of an alligator in the water showcasing creativity.

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FORMAT: PDF
ARTIST: Marsha Bhagwansingh
LESSON:
Learn about mangroves in the Everglades as you create a beautiful collage.

MANGROVE HABITAT, CAVE

A cardboard bed with branches and leaves on it, resembling a message from the president.

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FORMAT: PDF
ARTIST: Tracy Rosof-Petersen
LESSON:
Learn about how mangroves grow and then create your own mangrove habitat cave!.

MAKE A BUTTERFLY PUPPET

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FORMAT: Video
ARTIST: Ronni Gerstel
LESSON:
Learn about symmetry and create a flying butterfly puppet!

Key Details Game, Part 1

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FORMAT: Video
ARTIST: Joshua Finch
LESSON:
Use upcycled materials to create a story with key details, including character, setting, and plot.

Key Details Game, Part 2

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FORMAT: Video
ARTIST: Joshua Finch
LESSON:
Use upcycled materials to create a story with key details, including character, setting, and plot.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

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FORMAT: Video
ARTIST: Graciela Binaghi
LESSON:
Sing, dance, and create with Ms. Graciela as you learn how to reduce, reuse, and recycle!

CARDBOARD CREATIONS

A pair of paper dolls with colorful yarn on them, featuring a message from the president.

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FORMAT: PDF
ARTIST: Steve Brouse
LESSON:
Use recycled cardboard and other materials found in the home to create something new!

TP TUBE MONSTERS

Explore virtual Halloween toilet paper roll crafts for kids and unleash their creativity.

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FORMAT: PDF
ARTIST: Renata Rodrigues
LESSON:
Looking for a way to use all those leftover TP tubes? Listen to a fun story and then get creative making silly monsters.

THE WATER CYCLE

A child's drawing of a boat, sun and clouds conveying a playful vibe.

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FORMAT: PDF
ARTIST: Steve Brouse
LESSON:
Create a beautiful landscape that demonstrates the steps in the water cycle.

INSECT COLLAGE

A virtual card featuring a creatively designed bee.

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FORMAT: PDF
ARTIST: Lupe Lawrence
LESSON:
Use colorful paper and other simple materials to make a collage-style insect, while learning about insect anatomy..

FOUND INSTRUMENTS 1

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FORMAT: Video
ARTIST: Buckley Griffis
LESSON:
Join Teaching Artist Buckley in fun rhythm games you can play with your family, including Echo Drumming and Animal Name Rhythms!

KEY DETAILS, DANCE

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FORMAT: Video
ARTIST: Amy Hamel
LESSON:
Join Teaching Artist Amy Hamel in a fun hip-hop dance about the key details of a story.

TO THE MOON, PART 1

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FORMAT: Video
ARTIST: Joshua Finch
LESSON:
In the first of this video series on beginning, middle, and end, begin to draw the characters of the story To the Moon.

TO THE MOON, PART 2

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FORMAT: Video
ARTIST: Joshua Finch
LESSON:
In the second of this video series on beginning, middle, and end, draw the action of the story To the Moon.

HOW TO DRAW A LADYBUG

A virtual drawing of a ladybug on a green leaf, showcasing creativity.

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FORMAT: PDF
ARTIST: Lupe Lawrence
LESSON:
Learn a bit about ladybugs and then try this simple, step-by-step drawing to create your own!!

SALTWATER HABITAT

An octopus holding a message from the president on a tray with food.

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FORMAT: PDF
ARTIST: Tracy Rosof-Petersen
LESSON:
Here are some fun and unexpected ways you can recreate a saltwater habitat at home!

PARTS OF A FLOWER

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FORMAT: PDF
ARTIST: Steve Brouse
LESSON:
Learn about the parts of a flower as you create a beautiful 3-D flower.

NATURE WALK & LEAF RUBBING

A hand digitally creating virtual art on a piece of paper.

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FORMAT: PDF
ARTIST: Patty Padgett
LESSON:
Create interesting patterns and designs by printing with leaves and paint..

PLANT PARTS, PART 1

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FORMAT: Video
ARTIST: Joshua Finch
LESSON:
Learn how to draw a flowering plant and its setting, learning about plant parts and their functions at the same time!

CREEPY CARROTS

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FORMAT: Video
ARTIST: Erick Marquez
LESSON:
Read along with the story Creepy Carrots, then design your own creepy carrot!

CREATE A PUPPET

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FORMAT: Video
ARTIST: Amy Hamel
LESSON:
Learn how to create a puppet version of your favorite storybook character using a tshirt, a scarf, and other things you can find around the house.

LIFE CYCLE OF A BUTTERFLY

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FORMAT: Video
ARTIST: Ronni Gerstel
LESSON:
Join Teaching Artist Ronni Gerstel in this video and you dance and create the butterfly life cycle!

PLANT PARTS, PART 1

An octopus delivering a message from the president.

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FORMAT: PDF
ARTIST: Renata Rodrigues
LESSON:
Create a beautiful aquarium full of creatures from Iris and Walter and the Field Trip.

SPRING EGG

A paper cup adorned with colorful confetti, delivering a message from the president.

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FORMAT: PDF
ARTIST: Haydee Ullfig
LESSON:
Make your own colorful eggshell sprinkles to use to design and decorate a beautiful Spring Egg! (This lesson is in two parts.)

THE RAINBOW FISH

A virtual drawing of a fish showcasing creativity on a digital canvas.

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FORMAT: PDF
ARTIST: Lupe Lawrence
LESSON:
Listen to the story The Rainbow Fish, and then create your own rainbow fish using a watercolor resist technique!

MAKING A RAIN STICK

A virtual plastic bottle with a feather on it, showcasing creativity.

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FORMAT: PDF
ARTIST: Haydee Ullfig
LESSON:
Learn how to make a rain stick using simple household materials, and decorate it with indigenous art-inspired patterns.

POLLUTION, PART 1

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FORMAT: Video
ARTIST: Graciela Binaghi
LESSON:
Learn about pollution and how it is bad for our environment with this fun play-acting activity!

POLLUTION, PART 2

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FORMAT: Video
ARTIST: Graciela Binaghi
LESSON:
Learn about pollution and how it is bad for our environment with this fun play-acting activity!

POP UP FLOWER PUPPET

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FORMAT: Video
ARTIST: Ronni Gerstel
LESSON:
Learn how to create a pop-up flower puppet that “grows” before your eyes!

EARTH DAY PERCUSSION

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FORMAT: Video
ARTIST: Buckley Griffis
LESSON:
The theme is Earth Daya and celebrating the natural world in this session of found-instrument percussion.

LOVE MY EARTH, MY HOME

Embracing virtual creativity in my earth, my home.

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FORMAT: PDF
ARTIST: Haydee Ullfig
LESSON:
Celebrate Earth Day every day! In this lesson, learn how to create a beautiful artwork of the Earth using coffee filters and food coloring.

LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD

Two pictures of a paper doll wearing a pink dress delivering a message from the president.

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FORMAT: PDF
ARTIST: Christine Burtch
LESSON:
Little Red Riding Hood, Granny and the Wolf

BOOKMARKS

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FORMAT: PDF
ARTIST: Marsha Bhagwansingh
LESSON:
Re-use old greeting cards by turning them into personalized bookmarks!

PAPER PLAYGROUND

A virtual canvas showcasing an array of vibrant colors and creative shapes.

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FORMAT: PDF
ARTIST: Lisa MacNamara
LESSON:
Do your best dreaming! What would your playground look like? Slides? Swings? Things to climb on? Using paper in different sizes, you can create what would be the perfect playground

VIRTUAL CREATIVITY FOR GRADES K-2

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