Welcome to our Arts in Education Virtual Learning Portal – a compendium of information to assist teachers, students and families. We invite you to browse through to find Arts Education Resources, Interactive Tools and Information for Teachers. We make these offerings available with the hope of forming partnerships with not only k-12 schools and families, but also social service agencies and community organizations committed to youth education.
Morris Arts is dedicated to continuing to serve the public interest which is why we are quickly adapting our programs and services to meet this moment. We have a history of providing exceptional Arts programming and we value the correlation between these programs and positive educational outcomes for students of all ages.
We ask you to collaborate with us as we find new ways to communicate our programs from highly trained artists via our website, and social media platforms. Please check these sites weekly for new resources, tools and opportunities. As we navigate the current situation, please join us in honoring our mission of “Building Community through the Arts”.
For more information please contact Barbara Reuther, Director or Arts in Education at breuther@morrisarts.org
Content:
- Virtual Showcase Series
- Morris Arts Virtual Programs
- Interactive Art Tools
- Online Learning
- Art Learning Online
- Resources for Teachers
Virtual Showcase Series
| October 27th, 2020
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| November 3rd, 2020
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| November 10th, 2020
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Morris Arts Virtual Programs
At Home with Artist Dan FenelonJoin award-winning artist Dan Fenelon ( aka Mr. Dan) in his home studio for an art lesson using recycled materials or objects easily found around the house. Click HERE to watch video
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World Dance with Joanna Pang AtkinsDancer and teaching artist, Joanna Pang Atkins leads artist residency programs with many schools in our area. Watch this video and learn a dance from Ghana with step by step instructions. Click HERE to watch video
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Jim VagiasJim Vagias is a former teacher turned educational assembly artist who uses the art of magic and humorous storytelling to teach about character education. Click HERE to watch video
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The Story PiratesOur video library features standards-aligned writing curriculum and livestream classes, all hosted by our expert teachers. Story Pirates will lead students through a collaborative writing exercise, which students can then use as a model for their own writing along with tools we provide. Click HERE to go to website
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Beth and Scott and FriendsBeth and Scott have created and posted 25 videos in the last two weeks (phew) and they are offering them for free during this crisis. They’re divided into two categories: Mindfulness/Yoga and Movement/Songs/Games. Click HERE to go to website
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123 AndresAndrés and Christina are the Latin Grammy-winning music duo 123 Andrés, and their catchy songs and lively concerts get the whole family dancing and learning, in Spanish and English. Click HERE to see a video they’ve created to share some ideas for learning at home. Click HERE to go to website
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Ellis Island – Gateway to AmericaPushcart Players offers a spirited salute to 20th century America in song, dance and story. This uplifting production takes a loving look at a small group of immigrants who came to this country in 1903 seeking freedom, opportunity and a better life for themselves and future generations. Please enjoy full access to these materials for a limited time, while many students are continuing their studies from home: Click HERE to download Ellis Island: Gateway To America Study Guide Click HERE for the full video recording of Ellis Island: Gateway to America Click HERE to go to website
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The Growing Stage TGS-TVA free and easy online hub to incorporate theatre and the arts into your daily schedule of distance learning at home. Each week, we’ll share a new theme with corresponding educational resources to enhance your child’s learning experience and have a little fun too. No training required! Click HERE to go to website
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Bash the TrashThey build, perform and educate with musical instruments made from reused and repurposed materials. They combine science, music and environmental awareness through their performances, programs and social initiatives, always focusing on how art and science work together. Online Programs for Schools Click HERE to go to website
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Out of Rushmore’s ShadowIn this presentation storyteller Lou Del Bianco portrays his grandfather, Luigi Del Bianco, and talks about his unsung contribution as chief carver on our nation’s greatest memorial, Mount Rushmore. Click HERE to watch video Click HERE to go to website
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DinomanEnjoy learning about fossils with Dinoman in this short video. Click HERE to watch video
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Slapstick ScienceCertified science teacher and former Ringling Bros. performer, Ted Lawrence presents some short video demonstrations. What is Physics? Click HERE to find out! What is Drag? Click HERE to find out! What is Thrust? Click HERE to find out!
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Storytelling ArtsJulie Pasquale shares a Haitian Folk Tale “Bye Bye” Click HERE to watch video
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Gerald Fierst Shares a StoryClick HERE to watch video
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New Jersey Symphony OrchestraNew Jersey Symphony Orchestra musicians share performances and insight from their homes.
Click HERE to watch video
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Interactive Art Tools
PatatapA portable animation and sound kit -with the touch of a finger create melodies charged with moving shapes. Click HERE to go to website
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Weave SilkDraw beautiful abstract works of art Click HERE to go to website
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Geometric MusicThis application is an intuitive way to make music with your sounds. Click HERE to go to website
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CodeDoodl.esInteract with an array of coded virtual spaces. Click HERE to go to website
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BonomoPlay with lines, shapes, and time at bonomo. Click HERE to go to website
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Online Learning
NJTV Learning Live Remote LearningIn the wake of COVID-19 restrictions that will likely keep New Jersey children out of their classrooms for weeks to come, NJTV, New Jersey’s public television network, in partnership with the NJEA and the New Jersey Department of Education, announced the launch of a new series of on-air instruction called NJTV Learning Live. Weekdays starting this Monday, April 6th, kids can tune in to NJTV for on-air classes, taught by some of New Jersey’s finest public school teachers. Click HERE to go to website
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Khan AcademyKahn Academy is a free resource for students, teachers, and parents. They offer free lessons in math, science and humanities from kindergarten through the early years of college. Students can use our exercises, quizzes, and instructional videos to learn and master skills. They will get immediate feedback and encouragement. Click HERE to go to website
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Arts Learning Online
The Center for Contemporary ArtThe Center for Contemporary Art is pleased to offer online classes & workshops for adults, teens and children at all levels of experience. Students are able to see and interact with the teacher and other students, receive personal feedback and instruction from the teacher, participate in live demonstrations, and share their work and ideas. Classes and workshops are offered in a variety of media including: painting, drawing, ceramics, art appreciation, mixed media, and more. Classes are also offered online for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and special needs.
Click HERE to go to website
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Storyline OnlineAn award-winning children’s literacy website, Storyline Online, streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations. Readers include Viola Davis, Chris Pine, Lily Tomlin, Kevin Costner, Annette Bening, James Earl Jones, Betty White and dozens more. Click HERE to go to website
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The Kennedy CenterArticles, how-tos, lessons, activities, resource collections, media and interactive for arts educators and others looking to infuse the arts into learning. Click HERE to go to website
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Lincoln CenterAs a part of #LincolnCenterAtHome, Lincoln Center Pop-Up Classroom brings you your daily dose of creative art-making. Every weekday morning at 10am EDT, a Lincoln Center Teaching Artist leads families and kids in a workshop that uses simple materials found at home. Click HERE to go to website |
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Learning Art at HomeIn partnership with William Paterson University, and funded by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, this blog was created during the COVID-19 Pandemic to provide a means of online storytelling pertaining to art education to serve children and families in the Paterson, NJ school district. Click HERE to go to website |
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FabuLinguaFabuLingua teaches Spanish through interactive stories on mobile phones and tablets. FabuLingua is suspending their subscription services and providing their entire platform for free to all families and schools while schools are closed. Simply download it from the App Store or Google play. Click HERE to go to website
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Chrome Music LabChrome Music Lab is a website that makes learning music more accessible through fun, hands-on experiments. Click HERE to go to website
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Purple MashPurple Mash is a website designed for children aged 3-11. It contains creative tools for coding, animation, publishing, art and also applications for math, spelling and grammar. Click HERE to go to website Request FREE access HERE
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Joy Sun BearJoy Sun Bear promotes learning about the world’s diverse cultures through free stories, crafts, recipes, coloring and activity sheets, games and more! Our goal is to empower, encourage and educate children to be positive global citizens. Free stories, crafts, recipes, color and activity sheets, games, videos, reading comprehension and creative activities. Click HERE to go to website
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Keep Dancing with Ailey – Alvin Ailey American Dance TheatreWhile these are difficult times for the dance community which relies on people gathering in spaces to share movement and create together, it feels important more now than ever to make dance accessible to everyone. We are inspired by the unity of dancers across the globe sharing at-home classes and dance videos online. Click HERE to go to website
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Black Box EducationDigital and interactive resources for drama, dance and theatre. 6 free resource packs for digital, online schooling. Click HERE to go to website
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Creating a MasterpieceAn award winning fine art training program for students 5 and up. First month of access to our award winning Drawing Program is free with the code: Corona2020. Click HERE to go to website
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Dance Learning OnlineSome studios are livestreaming their classes to students. Some dancers are giving themselves kitchen-counter barre. But there are also several online classes that can keep your technique sharp from home. Click HERE to go to website
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Coloring NatureColoring categories include serious science: biomes, anatomy, animals, plants and more, plus some pure whimsy – just for fun. Click HERE to go to website
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Children’s Musicians Across the Globe Perform Online ConcertsChildren’s musicians across the globe have you covered! Amelia Robinson of Mil’s Trills, a Brooklyn-based children’s music project, has worked with her kindie music colleagues to put together a schedule of of live streaming children’s concerts. Click HERE to go to website
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All Kids NetworkFree resources for parents and teachers, crafts, worksheets, coloring pages, printable mazes, dot to dot, hidden pictures and more. Click HERE to go to website |
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Giant List of Things to Do with KidsClick HERE to go to website |
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Imagine Children’s MuseumA YouTube channel with free educational videos. Click HERE to watch videos
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Google Arts and CultureTours of 500 of the World’s Most Famous Museums Click HERE to go to website
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Kinder ArtKinderArt contains easy to follow lessons for grades K through 8, for art teachers, classroom teachers, homeschoolers, studio owners, after-school program directors, future teachers, college students, and curious parents who want to enrich their children’s artistic lives at home. Click HERE to go to website
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Learn at HomeEven when schools are closed, you can keep the learning going with these special cross-curricular journeys. Every day includes four separate learning experiences, each built around a thrilling, meaningful story or video. Kids can do them on their own, with their families, or with their teachers. Just find your grade level and let the learning begin! -The Editors of Scholastic Classroom Magazines. Click HERE to go to website
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National Museum of African American History and CultureOnline educational resources for families, and an opportunity to explore items from their collection. Click HERE to go to website
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Smithsonian Learning LabClick HERE to go to website
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Resources for Teachers
KadenzeKadenze brings together the world’s leading colleges, universities, and industry partners to provide the best online courses in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Design, Music, and Math. Click HERE to go to website |
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Powerful Learning Practice – Free Webinar Series -Best Practices For Teaching and Learning Online
Register HERE
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Resources for Theatre EducatorsThe latest resources for theatre educators to utilize during this unprecedented time. Click HERE to go to website
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Music Teachers National AssociationMTNA offers this overview of selected websites that teachers might find helpful for augmenting lesson materials-particularly to enhance those six practice days between lessons! Click HERE to go to website
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Virtual Art EducatorsNational Art Education Association (NAEA) is the leading professional membership organization exclusively for visual arts educators. NAEA Virtual Art Educators is a space for you to access premier professional learning opportunities from anywhere in the world. Click HERE to go to website
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The Arts Education Partnership – Covid 19 ResourcesFind resources that AEP partner organizations have shared either directly with AEP or on their websites and social media accounts. Click HERE to go to website
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