Students spend a significant portion of their day at school, nearly eight hours, making it essential for them to have the opportunity to express themselves within the classroom environment. Self-expression involves articulating one's emotions, ideas, and thoughts, particularly through writing, art, music, or dance.
Allowing students to express themselves in their unique way enhances their learning experience.
It enables them to communicate their understanding and perspectives effectively. Self-expression fosters critical thinking skills amongst all students and encourages them to explore diverse approaches to achieving similar objectives.
The primary objective of this project is to create a classroom atmosphere that supports and values student self-expression throughout the academic year.
Key standards we will prioritize to cultivate self-expression include:
ESBC.CR.1 Generate and conceptualize musical ideas and works.
a. Improvise simple rhythmic and melodic patterns.
b. Create basic rhythmic and melodic accompaniments to support other elements of musical performance (e.g. ostinato).
c. Create physical movements for warm-ups and repertoire to distinguish various musical ideas.
VA5.CR.1 Engage in the creative process to generate and visualize ideas by using subject matter and symbols to communicate meaning.
a. Utilize multiple approaches to plan works of art, incorporating imaginative ideas, universal themes, and symbolic images.
b. Apply available resources, tools, and technologies to investigate personal ideas through the process of making works of art.
Crayola Colored Pencils 12 Pack - Set of 2
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$6.26
13
$81.38
Westco Washable Rhythm Music Kit
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$70.16
1
$70.16
Wireless VOICE AMPLIFIER with Rechargeable Microphone Headset
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$55.00
1
$55.00
AROIC Acrylic Paint Brush Set, 36pack/360pcs Nylon Wool Paint Brushes, for Oil Painting Rock Body Painting, Artist Amateur Craft Paint Brushes Supplies, Children Adult Painting Small Paint Brush Set.
• Amazon Business
$49.99
1
$49.99
Rhythm Band 6-Note Musical Instruments, Set of 6 - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler
• School Specialty
$35.39
1
$35.39
Color Swell Bulk Watercolors Paint Pack with Wood Brushes - 36 Sets with 8 Washable Colors Each - Perfect for Kids, Classrooms, Parties, Students, Donations, Party Favors, All Ages
• Amazon Business
Prang Medium Weight Construction Paper - Black, 9" x 12", Pkg of 50 Sheets
• Blick Art Materials
$1.69
10
$16.90
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Radiant Assortment 300 Sheets/Ream (91642)
• Staples
$8.15
2
$16.30
Perfect Stix 4lb Kraft White Paper Bags - Pack of 125ct (Kraft White Bag 4-125)
• Amazon Business
$10.98
1
$10.98
LEOBRO Glitter, Fine Glitter for Resin, Set of 32 Colors Glitter, Extra Fine Resin Glitter Powder, Craft Glitter for Epoxy Resin, Assorted Body Face Hair Glitter Bulk, Christmas Glitter Tumbler Crafts
• Amazon Business
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