CAM-PLEX Heritage Center Arts In Education 2013-2014

Cameron Henson, Artist 6th Grade Student

Wagonwheel Elementary School Nancy Nordeen, Art Teacher

Student Guide Pre-K and Kindergarten

Where the ARTS Come to life!

6th Grade Thurs., October 31 12:45 pm

2nd Grade Mon., November 25

12:45 pm

3rd Grade Mon., January 13

12:45 pm

Pre K/Kindergarten Fri., January 17 9:45 am & 12:45 pm

5th Grade Thurs., May 15

12:45 pm

Michael Rosen’s award-winning book, We’re

Going on a Bear Hunt is brought vividly and

noisily to the stage. Join our intrepid

adventurers on their quest to find a bear as

they wade through the gigantic swishy

swashy grass, the splishy splashy river, and

the thick oozy, squelchy mud! Expect catchy

songs, interactive scenes , and plenty of

hands-on adventure!

Possible related Topics & Concepts to explore: Bears, Mammals, Habitats, Safety, Family, Adven-ture, family fun and family roles, Sounds & Movements, Land forms such as rivers or caves, etc. , Games, Bear Hugs, Chants, fantasy vs fiction or real vs. make believe, emotions such as excitement, fear, anticipation, etc. Extended activities and Activity Worksheets: Language: Vocabulary study and writing, “Bear went over the Mountain” Chant Read other Bear stories, Like Corduroy, The 3 Bears, Brown Bear, etc. Discuss the difference from real Vs. make believe bears, discuss story sequence. Have students re- tell the characters, setting, sequence of the story to each other. Writing – Practice tracing Horizontal lines Letter writing capital vs. lower case “Bb” Write the word: bear, plural: bears – extension write rhyming words for bear Social Studies– Show and Tell favorite Teddy Bears Open discussion on fear, what makes us scared, what we can do about it. Safety, discuss the dangers of approaching real bears, safety when outdoors, etc. Open up study on various kinds of bears and learn about them together Math: Number identification & Hide the Bear game, Teddy Bear counting page, Odd/even Bear’s number sort with “Paw” cards Count gummy bears or plastic bears, sort, graph ( and eat if gummy ones) Science : Real Bears information fact sheet with questions Music: “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” Sophie’s sing along see video clip and activities http://www.sophie-world.com/activities/singalong-were-going-bear-hunt Art: Make a paper plate or paper bag bear, Use water color paints have students make a picture of something that they think is scary, discuss bright vs. dark colors that evoke moods of cheerful vs dreari-ness. Use coffee grounds on a paper plate to make a bear face. Make a paper plate bear mask, take turns role playing the bear in the story. Edible Art: Make bear out of Oreo cookies, use your imagination. Other: Bear Hug coloring page Game: Bear Hung Game board worksheet, use a dice with it or number cards.

Writing:

Practice tracing horizontal lines, wavy lines, zig zag lines

Have your student circle the correct beginning letter sound of each picture.

Memory: Cut out pictures to play. Cards are laid out in a grid face down, and players take

turns flipping pairs of cards over. On each turn, the player will first turn one card over,

then a second. If the two cards match, the player scores one point, the two cards are re-

moved from the game, and the player gets another turn. If they do not match, the cards are

turned back over.

Answer the questions below then color the cute little teddy bears!

1. How many teddy bears playing jump rope?

2. How many teddy bears are drinking tea?

3. How many teddy bears are wearing bows?

4. How many teddy bears are eating cupcakes?

5. How many cupcakes are there?

6. How many teddy bears are there?

Guide to Theater Etiquette for Students Watching a show at the theater can be a fun and rewarding experience!

Please follow the Theater Etiquette guidelines below.

No food, drink, candy, or gum is allowed in the theater.

Do not swing or play on the handrails. They are used to help patrons climb the stairs and are not toys.

Visit the restroom before the performance begins.

Talk quietly before and after the performance. Once the performance has started, please do not talk. Remember that the people around you and on stage can hear you.

Keep your hands and feet to yourself. Please do not put your feet on the seat in front of you.

When music begins to play or an announcer steps on stage, please stop your quiet talking and give them your full attention. Remain seated quietly while the performance is in progress. If a performer asks for audience participation, please feel free to do so.

Always be respectful of teachers, ushers, performers, and other audience members. Stay with your teacher and classmates.

After the performance is over, please talk quietly and stay with your class. When leaving the theater, please do not run, yell, or play on the handrails.

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National Endowment for the Arts

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Arts In Education Elementary Advisory Board

Laurie Benson Tami Bishop Sonja Brue

Ivalene Dean Paige Denny

Kelleen Edwards Deb French

Shirley George Jess Harbison

Terri Hart

Robert Hoffman Kerri Horstman

Barb Lahr Elin Mayo

Cindy McGeary Coleen Miller

Nancy Nordeen Kate Payne

Brianne Pennington Shirley Powers

Carmen Sinclair Emily Mattern Susan Werries Susie Wilson Julie Rankin

Jamie Sanders Nicole Sargent Carol Shepherd

Rachel Kalenberg, CAM-PLEX

AIE Advisory Board Co-Chairs: Marie Dickey & Paul Waldum