Get your rockets ready! 
We're going on a trip in our favorite rocket ship to learn about classical music and famous works of art. For extra fun we will create some of our very own art along the way! 

Those familiar with the TV show, Little Einsteins, are familiar with the concept of pairing a famous classical composer with another well-known artist and/or art movement. In this highly interactive flex class, learners will watch a pre-recorded "episode" that is custom recorded by me as I conduct them through activities inspired by Little Einsteins. 

During the course of each "episode", learners become familiar with topics such as: 

- Learning music terminology
- Identifying musical instruments 
- Studying famous works of art 
- Geography and ancient history
- Listening for rhythms and counting notes
- Learning colors and color theory
- Experimenting with different art mediums
- Building confidence to share and collaborate with fellow classmates virtually

Each "episode", or week, of class is a different lesson that follows the same format. As in the TV show, the learners are presented with a "problem" that is solved by picking up clues about the composer and artwork. The lessons are conducted using videos and activities I present in Nearpod, where I have designed a session with video clips, interactive games, 360° virtual field trips, matching games, drag & drop activities, and a fun trivia game. All slides have audio recordings to be accessible for non-readers, but younger learners may need assistance navigating the internet browser, as well as some of the crafts and activities.

Each week, our own Little Einsteins will have learned about the composer and artist through the Nearpod lesson. They will then be inspired to complete their own project! In the Outschool classroom I post a separate video demonstrating their assignment for the week and encourage them to share a photo and/or video in the classroom page.

Note: We will not view the full episode of the television show during the lesson due to time constraints and copyright restrictions, but I do encourage participants to view the episodes on your own if it is available in your region. I will be including clips from the show, however, and will provide additional resources for where these episodes can be viewed (for purchase and/or for free, depending on your region). It is helpful to watch the full episode either before or after completing the lesson. 

My art classes are always encouraging, positive and inspiring. I encourage self-expression and value all efforts. Learners are not expected to copy my projects step-by-step unless they choose to, and I love seeing young ones explore and try new things! I look forward to getting to know your Little Einstein in class!