$21
weekly
Class

Weekly, Ongoing-The Art in Nature Program Part II ™: Ages 5-9

Completed by 36 learners
Ages 5-9
Live Group Class
A weekly ongoing art & nature based academic, educational program for young children providing multi-disciplinary explorations through the visual arts
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(54 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week
2-6 learners per class
45 min

What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - 2
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...  it blends well with the Waldorf pedagogies ( emphasizing learning opportunities for children to develop their imagination and creativity ), as well as with the Reggio Emilia Inspired approaches to education ( where the environment is considered to be the 3rd educator in a child's life, and emphasis is placed upon self- expression , building relationships and cultivating a deep respect for the natural world).  My Art in Nature Program, is designed to integrate a myriad of academic subjects with developmental appropriate learning experiences; connecting children with nature using the visual arts as the conduit.

Below is the weekly lesson focus with suggested materials
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Week 1:   
Lesson:  Color Expressions:  Tints, Blends, Shades
Materials:   Paint ( red, yellow, blue, white, black), paper- or canvas/ canvas paper/ canvas board ( you choice of one ), paintbrushes, water cup to rinse colors and brushes, smocks, table protection, pens


Week 2:   
Lesson: Exploration of Color & Light
Materials:   Long, narrow tube that a child can easily hold - plastic or cardboard ( ex:  paper-towel tube, cleaning-wipes tube), shimmery scrap-book paper or tinfoil, colorful tissue paper, and/or glitter, and/or sequins, clear glue and/or clear packing tape, or clear contact paper, hole- puncher or another way to make a hole in paper or plastic lid
* Parental Guidance Needed*- cutting paper, creating hole in paper or plastic lid with hole-puncher; please see pdf in classroom
** Optional materials** :  prisms, mirrors


Week 3:   
Lesson:   Earth Colors
Materials:  Black Paper, Hard pastels- chalk form



Week 4:  
Lesson:  Color Exploration in Nature
Materials:  Glue, paper, assorted natural materials- your choice, paint ( red, blue, yellow, white, black), paintbrushes, water cup to rinse, smocks, table protection, pens


Week 5:  
 Lesson: Color & Pattern Exploration in Living Creatures- Amphibians
Materials: Oil pastels, paper - or canvas/ canvas paper/ canvas board ( you choice of one ), pens


Week 6:    
Lesson:  Patterns of Living Creatures- Birds
Materials:   Water-colors, brushes, water to rinse, paper - or canvas/ canvas paper/ canvas board ( you choice of one ), pens


Week 7:                
Lesson: Color & Pattern Exploration in Living Creatures- Insects
Materials:  Oil pastels, paper - or canvas/ canvas paper/ canvas board ( you choice of one ), pens


 Week 8:              
Lesson:  Color & Pattern Exploration with Ocean Plants
Materials: Paint ( red, blue, yellow, white, black) paintbrushes, water to rinse, smocks, paper - or canvas/ canvas paper/ canvas board ( you choice of one ), oil pastels or crayons, sponges/ paper towels/facial tissue ( 2/3 pieces), mixing trays for paint or mixing bowls

Week 9:           
Lesson:  Exploration of the Art in Cloud Forms 
Materials:  Shaving cream, white glue, mixing bowl, spoon, cotton balls ( 2-3), blue paper (construction paper), white paint, oil pastels or crayons or markers


Week 10:            
Lesson:  Exploration of the Art in Liquid Forms
Materials:  Watercolor paper, water-colors or watered- down food coloring in containers, pipettes/ eye-droppers and/ or straws


Week 11:          
Lesson:   Color & Form on Earth
Materials: Air-dry clay or home made air dry clay ( I will show how to make in class), natural materials of choice ( ex:  small bits of flowers, flower petals, leaves/grasses)
* Optional Material:  Home -made air-dry clay...Ingredients:  water, flour, sands or coffee grounds or soils, white glue, mixing bowl


Week 12:          
Lesson:   Silhouettes
Materials:  Home-made Ink ( we will make together in class)  or watery paint colors of black, white, brown and purple, paper, paintbrushes, markers or pens.
Ingredients for ink: fresh blackberries, salt, vinegar, sieve and bowl, spoon
** Optional Materials**- gloves for hands ( ink will stain for a few days), smocks, table coverings

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.

This Spring Program also incorporates many S.T.E.A.M. projects which encourages children to think-- test their ideas ---solve problems-- and to exercise their creativity.  S.T.E.A.M is in abbreviation form of : Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math

Other Details

Parental Guidance
There will be some lessons that require parental guidance/ help with use of scissors: cutting and with using a hole-puncher to make holes in paper
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.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Profile
Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate
California Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
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.

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