Celebrating the Arts Tea Party (WEH Rotation)

Course Summary

Experience the peace and joy found in the fine arts as we immerse ourselves in poetry, art, and stories. And all this while enjoying a delightful tea party!

Course Description

This class is an opportunity to slow down and enjoy the good things in life. While each learner enjoys their "tea" and snack, we will spend the first twenty minutes of class observing and enjoying family-friendly classic and cultural poetry, art, artists, composers, and stories. For example, during the weekly Sweden and Norway theme, we will: ✶ enjoy the delightful artwork of Swedish painter Carl Larsson ✶ share the popular tale from Norway, Three Billy Goats Gruff ✶ recite poetry about Norway, such as Nikolina by Celia Thaxter, etc. At the end of class, each learner will have the opportunity to share the poetry, art, music, or story they most enjoyed and ask class-related questions. This class is designed to foster appreciation, peace, stillness, and joy. For those familiar with WEH: This class uses WEH resources from the WEH rotation found at www.librariesofhope.com. ✨NOTE: A Junior Tea Party class is also available for ages 5-8. Classes are held on an ongoing basis. You may register for the weeks and themes that most interest your learner.

Syllabus

January 1-7 France January 8-14 Flowers January 15-21 Switzerland January 22-31 American Revolution February 1-7 The Holy Land February 8-14 The Ancient Middle East February 15-21 Bugs February 22-30 A New American Nation March 1-7 America 1800s March 8-14 Native Americans March 15-21 Arabia March 22-31 Birds April 1-7 Dogs April 8-14 Cats April 15-21 Africa and African Americans April 22-30 Abraham Lincoln May 1-7 My Body May 8-14 Home and Family May 15-21 Civil War Days May 22-31 South America June 1-7 Germany June 8-14 Austria June 15-21 Russia June 22-30 Celebrating America in the 1900s July 1-7 A New American Nation July 8-14 Nature July 15-21 America 1800s July 22-31 Small Animals August 1-7 Large Animals August 8-14 Celebrating the month of August August 15-21 Celebrating the months of September August 22-31 Celebrating the month of October September 1-7 Sweden September 8-14 Norway September 15-21 Denmark September 22-30 India October 1-7 Ocean and Weather October 8-14 The Netherlands October 15-21 The Pilgrims October 22-31 Spain November 1-7 England November 8-14 Kings and Knights November 15-21 Scotland November 22-30 Ireland December 1-7 Ancient Greece December 8-14 Ancient Rome and Italy December 15-21 Trees December 22-31 George Washington

Supplies

✶ Napkins ☕️ Tea cup and saucer 🧃 Beverage of choice: herbal tea, juice, lemon water, Kool-aid, milk, etc. 🍪 Finger food of choice: crackers, cookies, mini sandwich, fresh fruit, etc.