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LTA: 1st Grade Literacy Through the Arts

In this virtual Literacy Through the Arts Unit, Arts For All Teaching Artist Mélissa Smith leads students through an interactive storytelling of “Where the Wild Things Are.”

YouTube Video UEw3OXZDTlRiaF9sMThWTjkxZ2prd0szQl96cHFUV0V3Vy4yODlGNEE0NkRGMEEzMEQy In this virtual Literacy Through the Arts Unit: Where the Wild Things Are, teaching artist Mélissa Smith leads students through an interactive storytelling of "Where the Wild Things Are", story and pictures by Maurice Sendak. This video is intended for students in 1st Grade. Mélissa Smith has been a Teaching Artist with Arts For All since the Fall of 2010. She has taught and facilitated workshops in improvisation, dance, creative writing and theatre techniques to a variety of ages. Mélissa earned her BA in Theatre with a minor in dance and creative writing in 2007 from Palm Beach Atlantic University. She is a multi-disciplinary Theater Maker and performer as well as an Author! Arts education was the saving grace of her grade school years, and she is passionately dedicated to giving similar opportunities to our future leaders and culture shapers. Literacy Through the Arts is made possible in part by public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the NYC Council. Literacy Through the Arts is also made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. About Arts For All: Arts For All’s mission is to offer accessible artistic opportunities to children in the New York City area who face socio-economic, physical, or emotional barriers to exploring the arts. Through Arts For All, professional artists work with youth organizations to build Arts For All’s Core Values: Self-Confidence, Self-Expression, Teamwork, Resilience, and Creativity. #artsforallnyc #art #education #selfconfidence #selfexpression #teamwork #resilience #creativity
Literacy Through the Arts with Mélissa Smith: Where the Wild Things Are Part 1
August 13, 2021 3:13 pm
In this virtual Literacy Through the Arts Unit: Where the Wild Things Are, teaching artist Mélissa Smith leads students through an interactive storytelling of "Where the Wild Things Are", story and pictures by Maurice Sendak. This video is intended for students in 1st Grade. Mélissa Smith has been a Teaching Artist with Arts For All since the Fall of 2010. She has taught and facilitated workshops in improvisation, dance, creative writing and theatre techniques to a variety of ages. Mélissa earned her BA in Theatre with a minor in dance and creative writing in 2007 from Palm Beach Atlantic University. She is a multi-disciplinary Theater Maker and performer as well as an Author! Arts education was the saving grace of her grade school years, and she is passionately dedicated to giving similar opportunities to our future leaders and culture shapers. Literacy Through the Arts is made possible in part by public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the NYC Council. Literacy Through the Arts is also made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. About Arts For All: Arts For All’s mission is to offer accessible artistic opportunities to children in the New York City area who face socio-economic, physical, or emotional barriers to exploring the arts. Through Arts For All, professional artists work with youth organizations to build Arts For All’s Core Values: Self-Confidence, Self-Expression, Teamwork, Resilience, and Creativity. #artsforallnyc #art #education #selfconfidence #selfexpression #teamwork #resilience #creativity
Literacy Through the Arts with Mélissa Smith: Where the Wild Things Are Part 1

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Literacy Through the Arts with Mélissa Smith: Where the Wild Things Are Part 1

ArtsForAllNYC August 13, 2021 3:13 pm

In this virtual Literacy Through the Arts Unit: Where the Wild Things Are, teaching artist Mélissa Smith leads students through an interactive storytelling of "Where the Wild Things Are", story and pictures by Maurice Sendak. This video is intended for students in 1st Grade. Mélissa Smith has been a Teaching Artist with Arts For All since the Fall of 2010. She has taught and facilitated workshops in improvisation, dance, creative writing and theatre techniques to a variety of ages. Mélissa earned her BA in Theatre with a minor in dance and creative writing in 2007 from Palm Beach Atlantic University. She is a multi-disciplinary Theater Maker and performer as well as an Author! Arts education was the saving grace of her grade school years, and she is passionately dedicated to giving similar opportunities to our future leaders and culture shapers. Literacy Through the Arts is made possible in part by public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the NYC Council. Literacy Through the Arts is also made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. About Arts For All: Arts For All’s mission is to offer accessible artistic opportunities to children in the New York City area who face socio-economic, physical, or emotional barriers to exploring the arts. Through Arts For All, professional artists work with youth organizations to build Arts For All’s Core Values: Self-Confidence, Self-Expression, Teamwork, Resilience, and Creativity. #artsforallnyc #art #education #selfconfidence #selfexpression #teamwork #resilience #creativity
Literacy Through the Arts with Mélissa Smith: Where the Wild Things Are Part 2

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Literacy Through the Arts with Mélissa Smith: Where the Wild Things Are Part 2

ArtsForAllNYC August 13, 2021 3:22 pm

In this virtual Literacy Through the Arts Unit: Where the Wild Things Are, teaching artist Mélissa Smith leads students through activities based upon "Where the Wild Things Are", story and pictures by Maurice Sendak. This video is intended for students in 1st Grade. Mélissa Smith has been a Teaching Artist with Arts For All since the Fall of 2010. She has taught and facilitated workshops in improvisation, dance, creative writing and theatre techniques to a variety of ages. Mélissa earned her BA in Theatre with a minor in dance and creative writing in 2007 from Palm Beach Atlantic University. She is a multi-disciplinary Theater Maker and performer as well as an Author! Arts education was the saving grace of her grade school years, and she is passionately dedicated to giving similar opportunities to our future leaders and culture shapers. Literacy Through the Arts is made possible in part by public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the NYC Council. Literacy Through the Arts is also made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. About Arts For All: Arts For All’s mission is to offer accessible artistic opportunities to children in the New York City area who face socio-economic, physical, or emotional barriers to exploring the arts. Through Arts For All, professional artists work with youth organizations to build Arts For All’s Core Values: Self-Confidence, Self-Expression, Teamwork, Resilience, and Creativity. #artsforallnyc #art #education #selfconfidence #selfexpression #teamwork #resilience #creativity
Literacy Through the Arts with Mélissa Smith: Where The Wild Things Are Part 3

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Literacy Through the Arts with Mélissa Smith: Where The Wild Things Are Part 3

ArtsForAllNYC August 13, 2021 3:23 pm

In this virtual Literacy Through the Arts Unit: Where the Wild Things Are, teaching artist Mélissa Smith leads students through making their own puppet show based upon "Where the Wild Things Are", story and pictures by Maurice Sendak. This video is intended for students in 1st Grade. Mélissa Smith has been a Teaching Artist with Arts For All since the Fall of 2010. She has taught and facilitated workshops in improvisation, dance, creative writing and theatre techniques to a variety of ages. Mélissa earned her BA in Theatre with a minor in dance and creative writing in 2007 from Palm Beach Atlantic University. She is a multi-disciplinary Theater Maker and performer as well as an Author! Arts education was the saving grace of her grade school years, and she is passionately dedicated to giving similar opportunities to our future leaders and culture shapers. Literacy Through the Arts is made possible in part by public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the NYC Council. Literacy Through the Arts is also made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. About Arts For All: Arts For All’s mission is to offer accessible artistic opportunities to children in the New York City area who face socio-economic, physical, or emotional barriers to exploring the arts. Through Arts For All, professional artists work with youth organizations to build Arts For All’s Core Values: Self-Confidence, Self-Expression, Teamwork, Resilience, and Creativity. #artsforallnyc #art #education #selfconfidence #selfexpression #teamwork #resilience #creativity
Literacy Through the Arts with Mélissa Smith: Where The Wild Things Are Part 4

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Literacy Through the Arts with Mélissa Smith: Where The Wild Things Are Part 4

ArtsForAllNYC August 13, 2021 3:23 pm

In this virtual Literacy Through the Arts Unit: Giraffes Can't Dance, teaching artist Mélissa Smith leads students through activities about rhythm, syllables, dance styles and learning about Africa based upon "Giraffes Can't Dance", written by Giles Andreae and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees. This video is intended for students in 1st Grade. Mélissa Smith has been a Teaching Artist with Arts For All since the Fall of 2010. She has taught and facilitated workshops in improvisation, dance, creative writing and theatre techniques to a variety of ages. Mélissa earned her BA in Theatre with a minor in dance and creative writing in 2007 from Palm Beach Atlantic University. She is a multi-disciplinary Theater Maker and performer as well as an Author! Arts education was the saving grace of her grade school years, and she is passionately dedicated to giving similar opportunities to our future leaders and culture shapers. Literacy Through the Arts is made possible in part by public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the NYC Council. Literacy Through the Arts is also made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. About Arts For All: Arts For All’s mission is to offer accessible artistic opportunities to children in the New York City area who face socio-economic, physical, or emotional barriers to exploring the arts. Through Arts For All, professional artists work with youth organizations to build Arts For All’s Core Values: Self-Confidence, Self-Expression, Teamwork, Resilience, and Creativity. #artsforallnyc #art #education #selfconfidence #selfexpression #teamwork #resilience #creativity
Literacy Through the Arts with Mélissa Smith: Giraffes Can't Dance Part 1

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Literacy Through the Arts with Mélissa Smith: Giraffes Can't Dance Part 1

ArtsForAllNYC August 27, 2021 4:43 pm

In this virtual Literacy Through the Arts Unit: Giraffes Can't Dance, teaching artist Mélissa Smith leads students through activities about dance styles based upon "Giraffes Can't Dance", written by Giles Andreae and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees. This video is intended for students in 1st Grade. Mélissa Smith has been a Teaching Artist with Arts For All since the Fall of 2010. She has taught and facilitated workshops in improvisation, dance, creative writing and theatre techniques to a variety of ages. Mélissa earned her BA in Theatre with a minor in dance and creative writing in 2007 from Palm Beach Atlantic University. She is a multi-disciplinary Theater Maker and performer as well as an Author! Arts education was the saving grace of her grade school years, and she is passionately dedicated to giving similar opportunities to our future leaders and culture shapers. Literacy Through the Arts is made possible in part by public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the NYC Council. Literacy Through the Arts is also made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. About Arts For All: Arts For All’s mission is to offer accessible artistic opportunities to children in the New York City area who face socio-economic, physical, or emotional barriers to exploring the arts. Through Arts For All, professional artists work with youth organizations to build Arts For All’s Core Values: Self-Confidence, Self-Expression, Teamwork, Resilience, and Creativity. About Arts For All: Arts For All’s mission is to offer accessible artistic opportunities to children in the New York City area who face socio-economic, physical, or emotional barriers to exploring the arts. Through Arts For All, professional artists work with youth organizations to build Arts For All’s Core Values: Self-Confidence, Self-Expression, Teamwork, Resilience, and Creativity. #artsforallnyc #art #education #selfconfidence #selfexpression #teamwork #resilience #creativity
Literacy Through the Arts with Mélissa Smith: Giraffes Can't Dance Part 2

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Literacy Through the Arts with Mélissa Smith: Giraffes Can't Dance Part 2

ArtsForAllNYC August 27, 2021 4:43 pm

In this virtual Literacy Through the Arts Unit: Giraffes Can't Dance, teaching artist Mélissa Smith leads students through activities to play with rhythm, review dance styles, and make a drum based upon "Giraffes Can't Dance", written by Giles Andreae and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees. This video is intended for students in 1st Grade. Mélissa Smith has been a Teaching Artist with Arts For All since the Fall of 2010. She has taught and facilitated workshops in improvisation, dance, creative writing and theatre techniques to a variety of ages. Mélissa earned her BA in Theatre with a minor in dance and creative writing in 2007 from Palm Beach Atlantic University. She is a multi-disciplinary Theater Maker and performer as well as an Author! Arts education was the saving grace of her grade school years, and she is passionately dedicated to giving similar opportunities to our future leaders and culture shapers. Literacy Through the Arts is made possible in part by public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the NYC Council. Literacy Through the Arts is also made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. About Arts For All: Arts For All’s mission is to offer accessible artistic opportunities to children in the New York City area who face socio-economic, physical, or emotional barriers to exploring the arts. Through Arts For All, professional artists work with youth organizations to build Arts For All’s Core Values: Self-Confidence, Self-Expression, Teamwork, Resilience, and Creativity. #artsforallnyc #art #education #selfconfidence #selfexpression #teamwork #resilience #creativity
Literacy Through the Arts with Mélissa Smith: Giraffes Can't Dance Part 3

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Literacy Through the Arts with Mélissa Smith: Giraffes Can't Dance Part 3

ArtsForAllNYC August 27, 2021 4:45 pm

In this virtual Literacy Through the Arts Unit: Giraffes Can't Dance, teaching artist Mélissa Smith leads students through activities to celebrate rhythms and dance using the drums made in part 3 all based upon "Giraffes Can't Dance", written by Giles Andreae and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees. This video is intended for students in 1st Grade. Mélissa Smith has been a Teaching Artist with Arts For All since the Fall of 2010. She has taught and facilitated workshops in improvisation, dance, creative writing and theatre techniques to a variety of ages. Mélissa earned her BA in Theatre with a minor in dance and creative writing in 2007 from Palm Beach Atlantic University. She is a multi-disciplinary Theater Maker and performer as well as an Author! Arts education was the saving grace of her grade school years, and she is passionately dedicated to giving similar opportunities to our future leaders and culture shapers. Literacy Through the Arts is made possible in part by public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the NYC Council. Literacy Through the Arts is also made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. About Arts For All: Arts For All’s mission is to offer accessible artistic opportunities to children in the New York City area who face socio-economic, physical, or emotional barriers to exploring the arts. Through Arts For All, professional artists work with youth organizations to build Arts For All’s Core Values: Self-Confidence, Self-Expression, Teamwork, Resilience, and Creativity. #artsforallnyc #art #education #selfconfidence #selfexpression #teamwork #resilience #creativity
Literacy Through the Arts with Mélissa Smith: Giraffes Can't Dance Part 4

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Literacy Through the Arts with Mélissa Smith: Giraffes Can't Dance Part 4

ArtsForAllNYC August 27, 2021 4:46 pm

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