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, music, 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 together observe, briefly discuss, and enjoy family-friendly classic and cultural poetry, art, artists, music, 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. This class is designed to foster appreciation, peace, and joy. This class uses WEH resources, following the Well Educated Heart monthly rotation. ✨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

Week of August 24: Joy Week of August 31: Celebrate the month of August Week of September 7: Sweden Week of September 14: Norway Week of September 21: Denmark Week of September 28: Celebrate the month of September Week of October 5: Netherlands Week of October 12: Ocean and Weather Week of October 19: Nature Studies Week of October 26: Celebrate the month of October Week of November 2: England Week of November 9: Kings and Knights Week of November 16: Scotland and Ireland Week of November 23: No Class Week of November 30: Celebrate the month of November Week of December 7: Greece and Aesop's Fables Week of December 14: Ancient Rome and Italy Week of December 21: No Class Week of December 28: Celebrate the month of December Week of January 4: France Week of January 11: Flowers Week of January 18: Gardening Week of January 25: Celebrate the month of January Week of February 1: The Holy Land Week of February 8: Bugs and Insects Week of February 15: American Independence Week of February 22: Celebrate the month of February Week of March 1: America 1800s #1 Week of March 8: America 1800s #2 Week of March 15: Birds Week of March 22: Native Americans Week of March 29: Celebrate the month of March Week of April 5: Animals #1 Week of April 12: Animals #2 Week of April 19: Abraham Lincoln Week of April 26: Celebrate the month of April Week of May 3: My Body Week of May 10: Family #1 Week of May 17: Family #2 Week of May 24: American Civil War Week of May 31: Celebrate the month of May Week of June 7: Germany Week of June 14: Austria Week of June 21: Russia Week of June 28: Celebrate the month of June Week of July 5: Summer Week of July 12: Celebrate the month of July Week of July 19: No Class Week of July 26: No Class

Supplies

✶ Napkins ☕️ Tea cup and saucer ✢ Wet wipe or washcloth to clean fingers after eating 🧃 Beverage of choice: herbal tea, juice, lemon water, Kool-aid, milk, etc. 🍪 Finger food of choice: crackers, cookies, mini sandwich, fresh fruit, etc.