Celebrating the Arts Tea Party Junior (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 child enjoys their "tea" and snack, we will together observe and enjoy kid-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. Children will have the opportunity to get their wiggles out throughout class by moving their bodies to the music, sharing something that brings them joy, and answering class-related questions. At the end of class, each child 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. For those familiar with WEH: This class uses WEH resources from the WEH rotation found at www.librariesofhope.com. Classes are held on an ongoing basis. You may register for the weeks and themes that most interest your child.

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 Week of November 23: Ireland Week of November 30: Celebrate the month of November Week of December 7: Greece and Aesop's Fables Week of December 14: Ancient Rome Week of December 21: Italy Week of December 28: Celebrate the month of December

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.