$18
weekly
Weekly, Ongoing-The Art in Nature Program Part I ™: Ages 4-5
Completed by 5 learners
Ages 4-5
Live Group Class
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(54 reviews)
Live video meetings
1x per week
1-6 learners per class
45 min
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Nature provides diverse opportunities for children to develop new concepts, engage in collaborative studies and to learn about the world around them. The Art in Nature Program™ encourages children to see the art in nature, to develop a sense of awe and appreciation and inspiration and to acquire experience working with an array of artist materials. This art & nature based program facilitates learning experiences for the child to see the elements of art and the principles of design featured in nature. The Art in Nature Program™ is aligned with environmental education...connecting children with nature using the visual arts as the conduit. Below are the lesson focus with suggested materials. Each meet-up has different suggested materials, so please take a look before class ------------------------------------------------------------ Friday Sept. 16 Orders of Line- Straight Line Materials: Paper, white glue, small items of botanicals (flowers, flower petals, blades of grass, leaves etc.) Friday Sept. 23 Lesson Focus: Orders of Line- Spiral Line Materials: Crayons or Oil pastels, paper, water-colors,paint brushes & water Friday Sept. 30 Lesson Focus: Order of Line- Branching & Curved Materials: Twine, or rope, or ribbons, yarn, pipe-cleaners, wire, etc... small branches from a tree or bamboo, botanical items such as long stems of flowers, palm tree fibers. Friday Oct.7 Lesson Focus: Orders of Line- Spider Webs/Spiders Materials: Paper plate or cardboard for clay to dry on, air dry clay, paints (acrylic & liquid soap), paint brushes, and water cups Friday Oct. 14 Lesson Focus: Patterns in Nature-Leaves Materials: Magnifying Glass, leaves, paper, crayons, pencil, watercolors, paint brush Friday Oct. 21 Lesson Focus: Shapes in Leaves Materials: Magnifying glass, paper, leaves, ruler, pencil or markers,* pdf in classroom Friday Oct.28 Lesson Focus: Patterns in Nature- Flowers Materials: Magnifying Glass, selection of flowers, paper, crayons, or oil pastels Friday Nov. 4 Lesson Focus: Shapes in Flowers Materials: Magnifying glass, selection of flowers, paper, oil pastels or crayons or markers, ruler, *pdf in classroom Friday Nov.11 Lesson Focus: Texture in Nature- Bark Materials: Magnifying Glass, selection of bark, paper, white glue, ruler, * pdf in classroom Friday Nov. 18 Lesson Focus: Intro to colors--Color Wheel Materials: Oil pastels, paper Friday Nov.25 Lesson Focus: Color Expressions in Nature -- Leaves Materials: Paper, clear glue or glue stick, variety leaves, magnifying glass, acrylic paints, paint brushes, water-cups Friday Dec. 2 Lesson Focus: Color Expression in Nature -- Flowers Materials: Paper, clear glue or glue stick, variety of flowers/flower petals, magnifying glass, acrylic paints, paint brushes, water-cups Friday Dec. 9 Lesson Focus: Color Expression in Nature -- Fish Materials: Acrylic Paint, painting surface (paper, canvas or similar), paint brushes, water, table covering/ smocks, oil pastels Week 14: Friday Dec. 16 Lesson Focus: Color Expression in Nature -- Mammals Materials: Acrylic Paint, painting surface (paper, canvas or similar), paint brushes, water, table covering/ smocks, oil pastels
Learning Goals
Learning opportunities facilitated to help the child discover the elements of art and principles of design featured in nature. In addition, this program encourages children to explore and develop their creativity and imagination by introducing them to a wide range of natural materials and artistic expression. The Art in Nature Program™ enhances pre- literacy skills by listening and working with language, as well as builds their cognitive, social- emotional and fine motor development.Other Details
Supply List
The Art in Nature Program™ utilizes materials that are readily accessible in the child’s natural environment as well as materials that are sourced locally. Materials can be sourced by art & craft stores and from natural terrains; such as parks, and neighborhood outings. A suggested material list will be provided as well as resources to find materials.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Joined June, 2020
5.0
54reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
California Teaching Certificate
California Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from California State University Los Angeles
Bachelor's Degree in Science from California State University Los Angeles
My name is Sylvette Frazier, I am an Arts & Nature Pedagogist, Teaching Artist specializing in Early Childhood Education, utilizing the expressive arts and nature as a tool for expression and discovery in learning. Are you new to Outschool? Use my $20 discount code on any class: https://outschool.com/parents/b4acdaa2-6143-4d4d-9724-acf6ac028bda/66b8fc33-f152-4cc4-99c5-3ffa3208f581?signup=false&usid=6StFDfPG&utm_campaign=share_invite_link
I have a Master Degree in Early Childhood/Primary Education and a Bachelor Degree in Child Development, active in the field for several decades. I am also a National Geographic Certified Educator, and certified to teach the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP). Also, I am TESOL certified, teaching English as a Second Language. I am the Founder of Connecting Children to Art in Nature; educational business that offer children and families services to connect to nature in artful and eco-friendly formats and perspectives. I create educational design and curriculum for youth and families for botanical gardens, children's schools, private and public settings, nature centers, as well as lecture in universities and colleges presenting professional development workshops for educators. My class offerings on Outschool are inspired by various pedagogies such as the Reggio-Emilia and Waldorf practices and place-based, best practices in environmental education. I offer traditional art studio courses, art appreciation, art & nature-based classes & programs, and environmental education.
Please let me know if you would like a different time/day for any class offered that might suit your schedule better! I am happy to try to make it work to support learners all around the globe. It is my aim to create classes and workshops that are meaningful for each person and that makes a positive imprint on their lives. Currently, I am based in Los Angeles, and love to travel, teach and learn and collaborate with others from all around the globe.Reviews
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