FAMILY INVOLVEMENT WORKSHOPS
WOLF TRAP
Family Involvement Workshops
children and their parents/caregivers with an opportunity to share a stimulating and interactive live arts experience, led by a Wolf Trap Teaching Artist Parents will leave with arts-integrated activities they can use at home
Family Involvement Workshops are available in both in-person and virtual formats across a variety of arts disciplines and content areas, including multidisciplinary arts, dance/movement, drama, music, puppetry, and storytelling. Offerings are also available for infants/toddlers.
For more information on Wolf Trap’s education programs, visit wolftrap.org/education.
Strong Teacher-Child Interactions Opportunities for SocialEmotional Learning Extra Math Learning
Increased Language Development Arts Integration Leads to Deeper, More Meaningful Learning Through:
Improved Teacher Practice
NEWFORFALL2025
MUSICALLAROUNDUS(I)
LisaMatthews,DC/MD/VA
WolfTrapTeachingArtist
Soundsfromnatural environmentscancreatethe buildingblocksofmusic!Join musicianLisaMathewstocreate livelyenvironmentalsoundscapes andexplorehowmusical elementslikebeatandpitchcan befoundallaroundus!
SINGINGSUNSHINE(I)
AldenPhelps,DC/MD/VA WolfTrapTeachingArtist
EarlySTEM/Arts
Whatdoplantsneedtogrow? Howdopeople,animalsand theirenvironmentshelp?Join musicianMr.Aldenforan interactive,imagination-filled explorationofartandSTEM (science,technology, engineering,andmath) learning.Thisworkshop provideslotsofopportunities foryoungchildrenandadults tomoveandlearntogether!
YES...AND!:IMPROVISED
STORYTIME(I)
KevinBrown,DC/MD/VA
WolfTrapTeachingArtist
Getreadytoimprovisewith actorKevinBrown!Inthis workshop,adultsandchildren willexplorehowdramaand improvisationstrategiescanbe usedtocraftexcitingstories, createchild-leddramatic experiences,exploresocialand emotionalconnections,and connectlearningacrossthe curriculum.
ANEPICSTORYADVENTURE
(I)(V)
AliOliver-Krueger,DC/MD/VA WolfTrapMasterTeaching Artist
Createaplayofyourown--no priorplaywritingortheatre experienceneeded!Adultsand childrenwillapplytheir imaginationsandactingtoolsto createadramaadventurefrom anywhere.Useguidedimagery, sensoryexploration,and imaginarytraveltojumpstartfun withepicstories.
“ARRRR”ISFORRECYCLE!A PLAYFULPIRATEPUPPET ADVENTURE
(I)
JoePipikandJeanneWall, DC/MD/VAWolfTrapMaster TeachingArtists
Takeatriptotherecycling stationwithJoePipik,Jeanne Wall,andtheirpuppetfriends!
Blendingmusic,drama,and creativestorytellingwithSTEM andlanguagearts,childrenand adultswillexplorerecycling’s four“Rs”(recycle,reuse, reduce,repurpose).
ARTSPLAYFAMILYSING(I)
ValerieCarroll,DC/MD/VA WolfTrapMasterTeaching Artist
Thisinteractivesession includessongsthatbabiesand youngchildrencanenjoywith theirfamiliesandfriends. Songsandchantsfeaturingcalland-response,imaginative movement,handsigns,and puppetsthatwillengageand energizeadultsandchildren. Explorehowtosingastory,act outasong,andlearnnew tunesthatmaybehumming thewholewayhome!
BRINGINGLEARNINGTOLIFE WITHSTORIES:THELITTLERED HEN(I)(V)
KimBaran,GeorgiaWolfTrap MasterTeachingArtist
JoinMasterTeachingArtistKim Baran,theLittleRedHenand herfriends,onanimaginary journey Explorehow charactersandstoryanimation canbringaclassictaletolife withopportunitiesforlearning thatreinforceearlyliteracy skills
ACROCODILE’STALE(I)
KatherineLyons,DC/MD/VA WolfTrapTeachingArtist EarlySTEM/Arts
Katherineusesmovement, props,chants,charactervoices, andaudienceinteractiontotell thedelightfulstoryofthe relationshipbetweenhumans andnature.ACrocodile’sTaleis awonderfulstoryforallchildren andadultstoenjoytogether!
CRUISINGTHECARIBBEAN
(I)(V)
TerleneD.Terry-Todd, DC/MD/VAWolfTrapMaster TeachingArtist
Ms.Twillleadusonan imaginaryjourneytothesunny WestIndieswithmusic,dance, andstorytelling.Together,we willusemovement,songs, chants,props,andcostumesto bringlearningtolife!
DANCINGSTEM(I)
EarlySTEM/Arts
LauraSchandelmeier, DC/MD/VAWolfTrapMaster TeachingArtist
Dancethelifecycleofaseedto aplant,createadancetolearn the“SixStepsofEngineering”, andcountsetsofdancersonan imaginarystage Learnhow adultsandchildrencanengage inactiveplaytogether,while exploringscience,engineering, andmath!
DANCINGTHROUGHTHEDAY (I)(V)
LauraSchandelmeier, DC/MD/VAWolfTrapMaster TeachingArtist
Comedanceandsingtogether! Howcanyoumoveindifferent ways?Learnhowtocreate movementanddance opportunitiesusinginspiration fromcharactersfromafavorite book.
THEDRAGONSHOW(I)
KatherineLyons,DC/MD/VA WolfTrapMasterTeachingArtist, EliasSchutzman,DC/MD/VA WolfTrapTeachingArtist
FlyacrosstheskytoDragonland andmeetalazy,greedydragon whorefusestoshare,care,or playfairwithhisfamilyand friends.Whenhefliestoanew townandthreatenstoeatallthe food,thetownspeoplemustwork togethertofindawaytomake himleavepeacefully.Usedrama, rhythm,chants,instruments,and imaginarytraveltobecome differentcommunityhelpers.
THEENORMOUSTURNIP: BRINGINGSCIENCEAND LITERATURETOLIFE(I)
LenoreBlankKelner,DC/MD/VA WolfTrapTeachingArtist
ThroughthelensofAlexei Tolstoy’sTheEnormousTurnip, thisworkshopexaminestheplant lifecycle,growingprocess,and theconceptsofsizeand comparison.Usesequencingand patternstoreenactaclassic Russianfolktaletale,while exploringthepowerof cooperation.
EVERYBODYCOMESFROMA DIFFERENTPLACE(I)
SlimHarrison,DC/MD/VAWolf TrapMasterTeachingArtist
Explorethediverserootsofour Americanfolkmusicanddance heritagewhilehaving“agood oldtime!”Joininthe“jugband” withwashboards,spoons, washtubbass,jugs,stumpffiddles,limberjacks, whammydiddles& skiffleboards!Learnsimplefolk dancesthatadultsandchildren candotogether,andjoinin reelsandcircleandsquare dances.
EVERYDAYADVENTURES: EXPLORINGSIGNSAND SYMBOLS(I)(V)
MorganSendek,DC/MD/VA WolfTrapTeachingArtist
Takeanimaginaryjourneyfull ofcreativemovementand dramaticelements;identifying andinterpretingsignsand symbolsyoumightencounter indailylife!
EVERYONE’SANACTOR!(I)
MelissaRichardson,DC/MD/VA
WolfTrapMasterTeaching Artist
Wouldn’tyoulovetostep insideafavoritestory?That’s whatactorsdo!Workon vocabulary,concentration,
followinginstructions,andliteracy skillsthroughexcitingdrama gamesthatexploreteamwork, imagination,voice,andbody;and worktogethertoactoutastory.
EXPRESSYOURSELF
(I)(V) (Kindergarten–Grade2)
ValerieBranch,DC/MD/VAWolf
TrapMasterTeachingArtist
JoinValerieBranchinan interactivemovementexperience –creatingdancesandexploring choreographythatreflect elementsthatmakeyouunique!
GALLOPING,FLAPPING, STOMPINGTHROUGHTHEZOO!
(I)
ValerieCarroll,DC/MD/VAWolf TrapMasterTeachingArtist
Takeanimaginarymusical journeythroughazoo, dramatizinganimalfamilies; learningaboutwhatmakesthem different,andwhattheyshare! Adultsandchildrenwilldiscover howtosingastory,actouta song,andlearnnewtunesto shareeasily!
GOODVIBRATIONS EVERYWHERE!
(I)
SueTrainor,DC/MD/VAWolfTrap MasterTeachingArtist
Singingtogethercreatesgood vibrations,hereandeverywhere yougo.Takesomehome!Adults andchildrenaresuretoenjoy playingwiththeseimaginative
songs,singinggames,andchants whilepracticingearlyliteracy skillsandreinforcingsocialemotionallearning
GOINGBUGGY!(I)
JeanneWall,DC/MD/VA
WolfTrapMasterTeachingArtist
Interactivestorytelling,puppetry, andmusicbringtalesabout insectsfromdifferentpartsofthe worldtolife.Jeanneuses imaginativepropstosharestories fromAfrica,Mexico,andNative Americancommunities
GROWINGGREEN(I)(V)
EarlySTEM/Arts
TerryLeoninoandGregArtzner, DC/MD/VA
WolfTrapMasterTeachingArtists
Celebratethewonderofthe naturalworldthroughsongsof naturethatencourage environmentalstewardshipin youngchildren.JoinTerryand Gregforamusicalexplorationof theplantsandanimalsallaround us!
HAVANAHOP!(I)
PaigeHernandez,DC/MD/VA
WolfTrapMasterTeaching Artist
Inthiship-hoptheaterarts performanceworkshop,Paige presentsanoriginalwork basedlooselyonher experienceasaperformer withAfricanAmericanroots andaLatinasoul.Herstory encouragesustobecreative andunique,usingourheritage andfamilyvaluesas inspiration Learnthebasicsof hiphop,salsa,andpartner dancewithadultsandchildren together!
HOWWEGROW!EARLYARTS FORCHILDRENANDFAMILIES
(I)(V)EarlySTEM/Art
MariaTripodi,DC/MD/VAWolf TrapMasterTeachingArtist
Let’stakeanimaginaryjourney toseewhat’sgrowinginthe garden!Mariaguideschildren andfamiliesthroughmovement experiencesthatprovidean interactiveopportunityto experiencechildren’sliterature, andtheworldaroundthem (English,Spanish,andbilingual versionsavailable)
ILIKETOBEME!
(I)(V)
KofiDennis,DC/MD/VAWolf TrapMasterTeachingArtist
JoinKofitobringbooks,rhymes, andsongstolifewith i
singinganddancingtogether whileexploringwhatmakeseach ofusspecial!
I’VEGOTAFEELING
(I)(V)
EliasSchutzman,DC/MD/VAWolf TrapTeachingArtist
Everyonehaslotsoffeelings inside–anditcanbehelpfulto sharethemwithtrustedfriends andfamily.Playandsingalong withMr Eliasinanexplorationof emotionsweallhave,through musicandpuppetry
JOURNEYTOAFRICA:Sharing
ExperiencesTogether(I)
KofiDennis,DC/MD/VAWolfTrap MasterTeachingArtist
Participantswilltakean imaginaryjourneytoshareinthe movements,sounds,and
traditions,discovering excitingwaystoincorporate songsandactivitiesfrom otherculturesintochildren’s dailyroutines.
LET’STAP!(I)(V)
(Kindergarten–Grade QuynnJohnson,DC/M WolfTrapTeachingA
Jointapartist,Ms.Qu fun-filledexploration mathandlanguageco throughmovement,b music.Thisworkshop everyonemovingina experienceofactivelearning.
MAKINGSHAPES,DANCING SHAPES!
(I)
AnneSidney,DC/MD/VAWolfTrap MasterTeachingArtist
Comeenjoysinginganddancing together!Adultsandchildrenwill worktogethertolearntocreate basicshapesthroughmovement, whileparticipatinginastoryabout “TommytheTriangle”!
MOVEMENTMATTERS(I)
RachelKnudson,DC/MD/VA WolfTrapMasterTeaching Artist
Comeexplorethemagicof dancewithprops,rhythm instruments,andawide varietyofmusic Learnhowto supportandencourage children’sgrowththrough movementactivitiesthat soflearners focusesonfun emovements ebodyandthe S,ACTION!(I)
LIFEISADRUM,SOBEATIT!
(VirtualOnly)
DevinWalker,DC/MD/VAWolf TrapTeachingArtist
Diveintotheworldof percussionwith“Uncle”Devin Walker,asheexploresmath andliteracyconceptsusing beatandrhythmpatterns. Createmusictogetherusing everydayobjects,learnabout instrumentsfromaroundthe globe,andexperience percussionwithyourowntwo hands
MOVINGANDLEARNING
THROUGHTHERAINFOREST(I)(V) EarlySTEM/Arts
NatashaMirny,DC/MD/VA WolfTrapTeachingArtist
Takeanimaginaryjourneytothe rainforesttoexploreavarietyof animalsandnaturalelementsand learnabouttheimportanceof protectingandpreservingthis uniqueenvironmentandother ecosystems.
DC/MD/VA terTeaching otellastory blendingof musicanddramawhile reinforcingearlyliteracyskills andtryingoutmake-believe! Marypresentsanoriginal operabasedonthenursery rhymeLittleMissMuffet; completewithafriendly spider,softtuffet,andabig bowlofcurdsandwhey.A twistinthestoryleadstoa creativeexplorationofsharing andmakingfriends.
PUPPETSBRINGSTORIESTO LIFE(I)
KathleenLynam,NashvilleWolf TrapMasterTeachingArtist
Learnhowtotransform everydayobjectsintopuppets, createdramaticstorieswith fingerplayglovepuppets. Childrenandadultswork togethertobringpuppet dramastolife!
PUPPETPOWER(I)
JoePipik,DC/MD/VAWolfTrap MasterTeachingArtist
Explorethepowerofpuppets withJoe’soriginalstories! Puppetshavethepowerto piquechildren’scuriosityand focusattentionforcreating enthusiasmforlearning.
READY,SET,IMAGINE!(I)(V)
MicheleValeri,DC/MD/VAWolf TrapMasterTeachingArtist
Discoverhowtheworldof imaginationcanmakelearning funeverywhereandeveryday. Michelesharesmusic,puppetry, andstorytellingtechniquesthat willhelpopenthedoortomore reading,exploringlanguage,and problem-solving.
RHYTHM,CHANTS,ANDSPACE GAMES:MOVEMENTFOR MEMORY(I)
Dillon“Kindertwin”Clarke, DC/MD/VA
WolfTrapTeachingArtist
Ahighlyenergeticworkshop thatintegratesrhythms, movements,simplechants,and gamestobuildliteracy,motor, cognitive,andsocialemotional learningskills.Explorecolors, shapes,numbers,community relationships,andmodesof transportation.
SING,DANCE,ANDPLAY ACROSSTHEUSA(I)(V)
WinceyTerry-Bryant,New JerseyWolfTrapMaster TeachingArtist
Takeanimaginaryjourneywith Winceyoverland,waterand
throughtheair,assheuses musicandmovementto exploresitesacrossthe UnitedStates!Enjoylearning togetherasyousharean activeexperienceofsinging, moving,andmake-believe.
SPECIALDELIVERIESDRAMATICEXPLORATION WITHMR.POSTMOUSE (VirtualOnly)
EarlySTEM/Arts
KhaleshiaThorpe-Price, DC/MD/VAWolfTrapMaster TeachingArtist
Mr.Postmousehasabigjob. Heneedstodelivermail acrossmanyhabitats,and throughouttheanimal kingdom!
JoinMs.Khaleshiaonadramatic adventure,helpingMr. Postmousedohis“rounds”,using youractor’stools:body,voice, andimagination!
STEADYBEAT,ALLAROUND
(I)
AaronFowler,KansasWolfTrap TeachingArtist
Wecanfindrhythmintheearth’s vibrations,thecallsofanimalsand birds,thehumofmachines,and evenourownheartbeats!Explore averyspecialrhythm;steady beat,usingitindifferentways together.
STORIESANDSONGSFROMTHE TREE(I)(V)
EarlySTEM/Arts
PennyRussell,DC/MD/VAWolf
TrapMasterTeachingArtist
JoinMs Pennyandherpuppet friendsastheysingsongsand tellstoriesabouttheanimals foundinandaroundthegreat, bigtree.AninteractiveSTEMand literacyadventureforeveryone!
THETHREEPROBLEM-SOLVING PIGS(I)(V)
EarlySTEM/Arts
JoePipikandJeanneWall, DC/MD/VAWolfTrapMaster TeachingArtists
InthisSTEM-orientedretellingof theclassictaleof“TheThreeLittle Pigs,”adultsandchildrenexplore asix-stepengineeringprocessto helpthepigsinovercomingthe threatoftheBigBadWolf!When foiled,thewolfusesthesix problem-solvingstepstocreatively resolveachallengewiththethree pigs!
WESTAFRICANHERITAGE: LANGUAGE&MATHTHROUGH MUSIC&ORALTRADITION
EarlySTEM/Arts(VirtualOnly)
AmadouKouyate,DC/MD/VAWolf TrapTeachingArtist
Usingstorytelling,music, drumming,andinstrumentation, BabaAmadousharesartsand learningexperiencesthatbuild earlymathandlanguageskills, whileexploringtherichnessof WestAfricanhistoryandtraditions withchildrenandadults.
WHEREISTHEBEAR?(I)
EarlySTEM/Arts
KatherineLyons,DC/MD/VA WolfTrapMasterTeaching Artist
Let’sgoonabearhuntand solveaproblem!Journey togetherinthisstory dramatizationofAskMr.Bear. We’llusebodymovements, props,andchantstoexplore ordinalnumbers,counting, sorting,sequencing,and problemsolvingandmeetfarm animalsandthegiftstheygive us.
WILDANIMALSDANCEPARTY(I)
Curtis“Mr.Blues”Mailloux, DC/MD/VAWolfTrap TeachingArtist
Allagegroupscometogetherto participateinthejoyofmoving andmakingmusictogether! Multi-instrumentalistCurtis “Mr.Blues”Maillouxperforms withinstrumentsfromalloverthe world.Heleadsthegroupin singingsongsandusingbody percussiontoconnectwithmusic. Childrenlearnabouttheworld's diverseanimalkingdom,aswellas themanypartsofaband.
WORDSINTHEWILD(I)(V)
ChristinaFarrell,WolfTrapMaster TeachingArtist
Discovernewwordsonadventures withfavoritewildcreatures! Christinasharessongsandstories aboutanimalsinthenatural world.Discoverhowtousemusic, creativemovement,and storytellingtechniquestoexplore newvocabularytogether
