PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
WOLF TRAP Professional Development Workshops
Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts embraces active learning for children through customized, hands-on, arts-integrated professional development for early childhood educators.
Wolf Trap’s professional development workshops use dance, music, drama, and puppetry as teaching tools for arts integration Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artists provide workshop participants with arts techniques to achieve goals in specific areas, such as literacy and language development, science, math, problemsolving, and classroom management
Professional development workshops are available in both in-person and virtual formats across a variety of arts disciplines and content areas, including dance/movement, drama, music, puppetry, and storytelling and are designed for adults working with Infant/toddler, preschool and early elementary aged children
For more information on Wolf Trap’s education programs, visit wolftrap.org/education.
Arts Integration Leads to Deeper, More Meaningful Learning Through:
Strong Teacher-Child Interactions Opportunities for SocialEmotional Learning Extra Math Learning
Increased Language Development
Improved Teacher Practice
NEW FOR FALL 2025
DANCINGENGINEERS: BUILDINGSOCIALAND EMOTIONALSKILLSWITH DANCEANDSTEM(I)
SarahCouncil,DC/MD/VA
WolfTrapMasterTeaching Artist
EarlySTEM/Arts
Teachingartistanddancer
SarahCouncilsharesnovel, participatoryapproachesto workingwithyoungchildren thatcombinefundamental elementsofdancewith opportunitiestohighlight creativethinking,prediction, andproblem-solving.
Collaborate,createunique experiences andexploretheir
BRINGINGDANCEANDTHEATER
TOYOURSTORYTIME(I)
NatashaMirny,DC/MD/VAWolf TrapMasterTeachingArtist
Multi-disciplinaryteachingartist NatashaMirnysharesavariety ofstrategiesthatleveragekey elementsofdance,drama,and musictotheareaofearly languageandliteracy development.Discoverandtry outartfulexperiencesthatbring childrenandadultstogetherto explorechildren’sstories, bringinglanguageandliteracyto life
MAKINGPLAYHAPPEN: CREATINGORIGINALSTORIESIN
THECLASSROOM(I)
AliOliver-Krueger,DC/MD/VA
WolfTrapMasterTeachingArtist
Creatingoriginalstories,whether inspiredbyliterarytextor informationalcontent,can provideopportunitiesfor childrentoacquireand demonstrateknowledge,build keylanguageliteracy,andsocial emotionalskills,andusetheir imaginationsastheyengageina fun,creativeprocess.Learnand trynewtechniquesandstrategies forcollaborativelycreatingor “devising”stories,drawingfrom contentacrossthecurriculum. s
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTS
ARTFULENGINEERING:
ExploringSimpleMachines throughDrama,Movement, andMusic(I)
EarlySTEM/Arts
JeanneWall,DC/MD/VAWolf TrapMasterTeachingArtist
Throughdrama,puppetry, music,andcreativemovement, explorehowsimplemachines makeourworkeasierby movingobjects,liftingheavy loads,andbuildingsolutionsto problems!We’llcombinearts strategieswithengineering’ssix steps,learningaboutwheeland axle,inclinedplaneandpulley, andprovidecreative opportunitiesforlearningin STEMandlanguageandliteracy.
KEEPITMOVING:Usingthe
Participantswillcreateand enhancestrategieswiththeir ownpersonalflair,culture,and expertise!
THEBEATOFYOUROWN DRUM:
MusicandDramaStrategiesfor ChildrenwithSpecialLearning Needs(V)(I)
ValerieBayneCarroll,DC/MD/VA
WolfTrapMasterTeachingArtist
Learnperformingartsstrategies designedtoenhancethe developmentofsocial-emotional skillsforchildrenwithspecial learningneeds.Artsstrategies suchascall-and-response singing,creativemovementwith steadybeat,guideddramatic play,andtheexplorationof booksthroughmusicare
Explorelifeskillslikelistening andturn-takingandhowtobe independentwhilealsobeing partofagroup.
MOVERSANDSHAKERS:
DiscoveringSTEMthrough DanceandDrama(I)
EarlySTEM/Arts
TerleneTerry-Todd,DC/MD/VA
WolfTrapMasterTeachingArtist
Lookingfornewideasand creativeexperiencestoenhance STEMlearning?Usearts strategiestoexplorephysical science(thesun,moon,and earth’srotations),earthscience (cloudsandatmosphere), recycling,andengineering practice,whilemakingstrong connectionstoliteracyandthe scientificmethod.Thishands-on,
SPECTACULARVERNACULAR:
EnrichingVocabularywith ArtsStrategies(I)
PaigeHernandez,DC/MD/VA WolfTrapMasterTeaching Artist
Discoverengagingwaysto enhanceyourstudents’ vocabulary!Participantswill getfirst-handexperience usingartsstrategiesthat includehiphop,sign language,andtheatergames! Creatingrichvocabulary learningopportunitiesdoesn’t havetobeadauntingtask whenyourediscoverlanguage andliteracyskillsandgive themaninterestingtwist.Use slang,#hashtags,technology, andmore!
STORYBOXES:LookingBeyond theBook,ThinkingInsidethe Box(I)
AmandaWhiteman,DC/MD/VA WolfTrapMasterTeachingArtist
Discoverhowstoryboxescan facilitateexplorationoftheearly childhooddevelopmental domainsandenhancechildren’s learning.Aboxfulloffound objectsandalittleimagination canprovideopportunitiesfor dance,theatrical,andcreative experiences!Inthisworkshop, educatorsexploretoolstoenrich andextendchildren’sliterature usingaformofWolfTrapCoffee CanTheater-bringingbooksto life!
WHYAREWESTANDING STILL?
ThePowerofTableauinthe EarlyChildhoodClassroom(I) MelissaRichardsonand AmandaWhiteman, DC/MD/VAWolfTrapMaster TeachingArtists
Experiencethepowerof tableauaschildrenembody conceptsinliteracy,math, science,andsocialstudieswith elementsofdanceanddrama. Bymakingstillpictureswith theirbodiestorepresenta scene,usingtableaudevelops children’sfocus,selfregulation,spatialawareness, andself-expression.This workshopwillscaffolda progressionofskillsfortableau fromconcreterepresentation tomoreabstractthinkingand earning.
DANCE
ARTS-BASEDASSESSMENT:
SeriousFunandGames(I)
LauraSchandelmeier, DC/MD/VAWolfTrapMaster TeachingArtist
Turneverydaymomentsinto opportunitiesforassessment! Explorepracticalapproaches designedfortheearly childhoodclassroomusing dramaandmusic Throughthis workshop,youwilldevelop yourownarts-based assessmentexperienceand expandtheimaginative, movementfilled,andmusical environmentofyour classroom.
ARTSINAPPLICATION:Dance inKindergartenMath(I) EarlySTEM/Arts
RachelKnudson,DC/MD/VA WolfTrapMasterTeaching Artist
Getinspiredbythenatural connectionbetweenmathand dancetoigniteyour imagination,asyoucreate multisensoryexperiencesfor thekindergartenclassroom. Participantswillexploremath anddanceusingmovement, props,stories,andmusicthat alignwithkindergartenmath curriculumstandards
ARTSINTHENAT WORLD:Explorin throughDance(I EarlySTEM/Arts
AmandaWhitem WolfTrapMaster Artist
Ignitechildren’si andunderstandin environment,nat scientificinquiry! props,children’s theelementsofd usedtogetherto creativeandsens experiencesthat STEMlearning
COMMUNITYOF Encouragingand ThoughtfulMovementinthe Classroom(I)(V)
ValerieBranch,DC/MD/VA WolfTrapMasterTeaching Artist(Pre-KtoGrade1)
Exploretheelementsofdance andlearnnewstrategiesto facilitatemovement-led teachingandlearning Experiencehowcreative movementcanfoster community-buildingand engagement;setclassroom expectations,andcreatearich learningenvironment connectedtoyourcurricular goals.
CREATINGDANCEEXPERIENCES INTHEEARLYCHILDHOOD CLASSROOM(I)
RachelKnudson,DC/MD/VAWolf TrapMasterTeachingArtist
Childrenmovenaturally!When movementbecomesconsciously structuredandhappenswith awareness,itbecomesdance. Learnhowdanceandmovement experienceshelpchildrendevelop anawarenessoftheirbodyin spaceandprovideopportunities forflexibility,balance,and coordination.Createexperiences thatfacilitatesocialinteraction, cooperation,self-regulation,and promoteemotionalwell-being.
CRUISINGTHECARIBBEAN(I)
TerleneD.Terry-Todd,DC/MD/VA
WolfTrapMasterTeachingArtist
Ms.Twillleadusonanimaginary journeytothesunnyWestIndies withmusic,dance,and storytelling.Together,wewilluse movement,songs,chants,props, andcostumestobringlearningto life!
DANCINGLIKEASCIENTIST(I)
EarlySTEM/Arts
AmandaWhiteman,DC/MD/VA
WolfTrapMasterTeachingArtist
Dancersusemanyofthesame skillstoexploretheworldthat scientistsdo,observing, classifying,predicting, experimenting,and communicating!Byconnecting thecreativeandkinestheticsides ofchildren’slearningtothe analytical,wecanhelpchildren developadeeperunderstanding oftheworldaroundthem. Discovernewwaystoengage children,encouragingthemto lookattheworldthroughtheeyes ofascientistandadancer.They aren'tasdifferentasyoumay think!
THSPINSANDSOCANI:
ceofLivingCommunities
oGrade1)(I)
EM/Arts
Lucas,DetroitWolfTrap TeachingArtist
ebackyardtothe ard,park,forest,and learnhowtocreate foundinstories,nonfictiontexts,andSTEM curriculum,usingimaginationand dance.Deepenchildren’s movementvocabularyby observingandinterpretingthe actionsandmovementsofliving thingsandtheirenvironments. Creatingmovementsequencesas aclassensembleallowschildren toexperiencethe interdependencewithinan environment Simpleprops, music,andsoundsbringthe earth’smanydancestolifeinthe preschoolthroughfirstgrade classrooms.
LETTHE
PICTURESMOVEYOU:
UsingBookswithFewWordsto InspireMovementandLanguage inChildren(I)
MariaTripodi,DC/MD/VAWolf TrapMasterTeachingArtist
Learnhowtousepicturebooksas inspirationforcreativemovement foreveryone!Incorporatingbasic danceconcepts,music,and literature,teacherswillbe introducedtomovement-based experiencesthatfosterlanguage andliteracydevelopmentinthe classroom
POETRYINMOTION: CommunicatingtheMeaning ofPoetrythroughDance(I)
RachelKnudson,DC/MD/VA WolfTrapMasterTeaching Artist
Explorehowlanguage inspiresmovement,andhow poemscanbeusedtocreate adance Participantswill learnstrategiestoinspire childrentocreatetheirown dancesbasedontheir interpretationsofpoetry, providingnewopportunities tosupportthedevelopment oflanguageandliteracy.
MATHINMOTION:Using CreativeMovementto ExploreMathFundamentals! (I)(V)EarlySTEM/Arts
RachelKnudson,DC/MD/VA WolfTrapMasterTeaching Artist
Kinestheticexperiencescan enhancemath,language,and social-emotionallearning Movementisoneofthefirst wayschildrenexpress themselvesandexploretheir environments.Learnhow creativemovementand danceprovideanopportunity foryoungchildrentodevelop andexploremathskillslike numbersense,classification, geometry,measurement,and mathematicalreasoning.
PUTTINGYOURBESTFOOT FORWARD:UsingMovement StrategiestoTeachAcrossthe Curriculum(I)(V) (KindergartentoGrade2)
KimberliBoyd,DetroitWolfTrap MasterTeachingArtist Experiencethepowerofapplying movementfundamentalsinthe classroomtoengagelearnersacross curricularareas.Byintegratingthe “BEST”movementelementsof “body,”“energy,”“space,”and “time”intoyourlessons,youcan explorestrategiesthatbring learningtolife!
TAKINGCHANCESMAKING DANCES:StrategiesforMathand LiteracythroughStoriesand Movement(I)(V)
LauraSchandelmeier,DC/MD/VA WolfTrapMasterTeachingArtist Danceyourwaythroughanybook! Engagechildreninphysicalactivity whiledevelopingandgrowingmath andliteracyskills.Usedance strategiestofacilitatesocial emotionallearningandcreate experiencesthatcanbeshared immediatelyinyourclassroom.
DRAMA
COUNTMEIN!Teacher-In-Role StrategiesforSTEMExploration EarlySTEM/Arts(I)
ChristinaFarrell,WolfTrap MasterTeachingArtist
Thishighlyinteractiveworkshop providesanopportunitytolearn howtotapintoyoungchildren’s loveofimaginativeplaytospark meaningfulexplorationsofSTEM content.Identifystrategiesfor assumingdramaticplayroles, adaptinginformationaltextinto dramaticscenarios,andasking open-endedquestionsto empowerchildrentoapply criticalthinkingskillswhile providingopportunitiestoassess theirlearning.
FINDINGDRAMAEVERYWHERE: BringingNonfictiontoLife(I)(V)
MelissaRichardson,DC/MD/VA WolfTrapMasterTeachingArtist
Everynonfictiontopicisan excitingstorywaitingtohappen Childrengatherresearch everydaythroughbooks,media, andsensoryobservations
Discoverstrategiesfor collecting,sharing,and celebratingthisresearchasa classroomcommunity.Telling andactingoutstories encouragesteamwork,fosters creativethinking,reinforces vocabulary,andhelpschildren makeconnectionsintheir learning.Engageindrama gamesthatconnectthe conceptsofcharacter,setting, activity,andplottovirtually anycurriculumtopic
LET’STELLASTORY!Creating, Imagining,andDramatizing OriginalStories(I)
KimBaran,GeorgiaWolfTrap MasterTeachingArtist
Createanoriginalstorywith youngchildrenusingstory creationstrategiesanddrama techniquesdesignedto deepenchildren’screativity, criticalthinking, communication,and collaboration Practiceguiding childrentocreateand dramatizeanoriginalstory usingprops,chants,and songs;askguidedquestions andusetheelementsof dramatotransformintostory charactersandvisualizestory settings.
LIVING
LITERACYOUTLOUD: Acting,Speaking, Comprehending(I)(V)
(Pre-KtoGrade2)
KhaleshiaThorpe-Price, DC/MD/VAWolfTrapMaster TeachingArtist
Discovercreativenewwaysto buildlanguageandliteracywith yourstudents!Usecreative movement,physicalstorytelling, andcharacterexplorationto strengthenletterrecognition, vocabularyandreadingskills. Takewordsoffthepageand ontoyourclassroom“stage,” introducingactivitiesthat explorethetheatricalconcepts ofbody,voice,character,and setting.
MATHDETECTIVES–WHERE’S THEMATH?
DiscoveringtheMathHiddenin Books(I)
EarlySTEM/Arts
KatherineLyons,DC/MD/VAWolf TrapMasterTeachingArtist
Mathiseverywhereifyouknow howtofindit!Let’slookat children’sliteraturetodiscover themaththatisalreadythere; hiddeninbooksyoulove.We’ll uncovermathconceptsand createactive,arts-based experiencesthatsupportthe curriculum,andengagechildren increatingandperformingasa meansofdevelopingmathskills.
MOVIES,MUSIC,ANDMATH:
CreatingMemorableMath Experiences(I)
EarlySTEM/Arts
MicheleValeri,DC/MD/VAWolf TrapMasterTeachingArtist
“Camera’srolling!Wehavesound andaction!”You’rethedirector andthechildrenarelearning mathconceptslikepatterns, shapes,andcomparativesizes throughguidedplayas performersinamake-believe movie.Learnhowtouseguided playintheclassroom,specifically imaginarytravel,story-can theater,‘making-a-movie,’and simplesong/chantwriting,to engagethechildrenininteractive learningofbasicmathconcepts.
SHARE,CARE,ANDPLAYFAIR:
UsingDramatoEnhance Children’sSocial-Emotional Development(I)
Katherin
TrapMa
Explorec uncover children’ growth thatprom empathy kindness solving, ouryoun literatur canconn emotion
STIRUPDRAMAWITH EMOTION(I)
JenniferRidgway,DC/MD/VA MasterTeachingArtist
Childrenexperiencearange ofemotionsastheyinteract withtheirpeers,caretakers, andenvironment.These emotionsstemfrom everydayexperiencesand affectchildren’sabilityto empathizeandbuildhealthy relationships,aswellaslearn andrecallcoreacademic learninggoals.This participatoryworkshop exploreshowadultscanuse roleplayanddramainthe classroomtohelpyoung childrenrecognize,label, understand,andregulate emotionsinordertodevelop andpracticeemotional intelligence.
Bylearninghowtofacilitate dramaticplay,participantswill discoverwaystorelateachild’s past,present,andfuture emotionalexperience,buildtheir observationskills,engagetheir senses,andallowforarehearsal oflife
WAKEUPYOURWISHES:
IntroductiontoWolfTrap Drama(I)
MicheleValeriorValerieBayne Carroll,DC/MD/VAWolfTrap MasterTeachingArtists
Explorepracticalandcreative dramastrategiesincludingcoffee cantheater,roleplay,imaginary travel,andstorydramatizat Activelyinvolvingchildreni storytellinganddramatizati willsupportlanguageand literacyskills,listening, sequencing,andsocialemo skillslikefollowingdirection andcollaborativeproblem solving!
MUSIC
“AHA!”READING:Developi
ArtfulStrategiestoCreate Knowledge(I)
SueTrainor,DC/MD/VAWo TrapMasterTeachingArtist
Exploreandcreatemulti-se musicopportunitiesdesigne developchildren’sprior knowledgeaboutstory vocabulary,characters,setting, problemsolving!
Learnstrategiesthathelp childrenexperiencethe“aha!” feelingthatcomesfroma deeperconnectionwithstory contentandnewlearning.
AGOOAMEE:EngagingYoung
Childrenwith“Calland Response”(I)
KofiDennis,DC/MD/VAWolf TrapMasterTeachingArtist
“Callandresponse” experiencesarefoundinmany traditions.InWestAfrican cultures,callandresponseis commonlyusedasawayof participationinpublic gatherings,aswellasforvocal di t t l i l
CREATINGSONGSFORTHE EARLYCHILDHOOD CLASSROOM,NOEXPERIENCE NECESSARY!(I)
AaronFowler,KansasWolfTrap MasterTeachingArtist
Thepowerofmusicsurrounds useveryday!Itcanalsobeused asadynamictooltoenhance classroommanagement,adding noveltyandfuntoroutinesand transitions.Discoverhowto createsimplesongsandchants thatwillengagechildrenwhile enhancingtheflowofyourdays together.
DEVELOPMENTALLY
APPROPRIATEEARLY CHILDHOODSONGANDCHANT REPERTOIRE:It’sWhatYouDo withItThatCounts(I)
SueTrainor,DC/MD/VAWolfTrap MasterTeachingArtist
Howyoupresentasongora chantisasimportantaswhich songyouchoose!Participantswill identifyandexplore considerationsforpreparingto usemusicwithchildrenat differentagesandstages Create anoriginalsong/chant/strategy thatmeetsaclassroomobjective inadevelopmentallyappropriate way!
GREATMUSICALADAPTATIONS:
SongsforMemorableTeaching andSmoothTransitions(I)(V)
SueTrainor,DC/MD/VAWolfTrap MasterTeachingArtist
Musichasapowerfulpresencein ourlivesandcanbeusedasa meanstoaccomplishmanygoals. Identifyareaswheremusicaltools canenhanceclassroompractices andactivitiesandexplorehowto createandusemusicstrategiesto supportlearningobjectives.Learn howbeat,melody,andlyrics createfocus,improvemotivation, affectmood,andfosterliteracy skills.
GROWINGGREEN(I)
EarlySTEM/Arts
TerryLeoninoandGregArtzner, DC/MD/VAWolfTrapMaster TeachingArtists
Celebratethewonderofthe naturalworldaroundusand encouragetheprotectionof wildlifeandhabitatthroughthe useofmusic,creativedrama andmovement.Exploreour connectiontothefamiliesof plantsandanimalswhile sharingideasandchoices childrencanmaketobecome environmentalcaregiverswhile enhancingcurriculumgoalssuch ascognitionandidentification, listeningandverbalization,and motorskills
IFBOOKSCOULDSING(EVEN IFYOUDON’T!)(I)
TerryLeoninoandGreg Artzner,DC/MD/VAWolfTrap MasterTeachingArtists
Developedforteachersand educatorswithlittleorno musicalbackground,this workshopwillassist participantstobecome familiarwiththevariousways songscanenhancethecontent andthemesofchildren’s books Participantswilltake partinindividual,largeand smallgroupworkdesignedto provideopportunitiestohelp youdevelopandpractice musicandsongtechniques thatfosterliteracyskillsand supportcurriculargoals
LOOKINGFORMUSICALCLUES:
UncoveringtheHiddenMusicin FavoriteStories(I)(V)
ChristinaFarrell,WolfTrap MasterTeachingArtist
Learntouncoverthehidden musicinfavoritestories!Explore artsstrategiesforadaptingtext fromabooktoincludemusical elements;practicesimple techniquesforusingrhythmand melodytoengageyoungchildren instorytelling.Createachild-led musicalexperiencebasedon favoritestory!
MAKINGMUSICWITHALL CHILDREN(I)
SueTrainor,DC/MD/VAWolf TrapMasterTeachingArtist
Inthishands-onworkshop, participantswillgainan understandingofhowtoadapt songsandsinginggamesto addressavarietyofphysical, cognitive,andlearningneeds. PrinciplesofUniversalDesign willbediscussedastheyrelate toplanningmusicexperiences forchildren participantswill havetheopportunitytodevelop creativenewstrategiesfor "musictime"toindividualize approachesforthechildrenin theircare.
MUSICMAKESTHEWORLD GO‘ROUND(I)
MicheleValeri,DC/MD/VA WolfTrapMasterTeaching Artist
Explorehowsongs,simple instruments,andsoundeffects canbeusedtoreinforce curricularcontent,enhance creativeplayandimagination, enlivenlanguageandliteracy experiences,andfoster positivetransitionsduring theirday Learnandshare songsdesignedfortheearly childhoodclassroom.
MUSICALMOMENTS:Using MusictoExploreMathin Children’sLiterature EarlySTEM/Arts(I)(V)
WinceyTerry-Bryant,New erseyWolfTrapMaster eachingArtist
apintoyoungchildren’slove fmusicandstoriestospark meaningfulexplorationof mathconcepts Learnwaysto dentifymathopportunitiesin hildren’sbooksandstories ndcreatecatchysongs, hants,toenhancemath earning Exploretheuseof musicasaclassroom managementandassessment ool.
WILDABOUTWORDS(I)(V)
MaryGresock,DC/MD/VAWolf TrapMasterTeachingArtist
Exploreperformingarts strategiesdesignedtoteachnew vocabularyandempower childrentocommunicatewith confidenceandclarity.Learn howtobringnewdescriptive, sensory,andaction-packed vocabularywordstolifethrough engagingexperiencesthatlink chants,poems,andstoriesto music,movement,anddrama. Discoverhowyourchildrencan becomemotivatedandexcited aboutlearningandbuildingnew vocabulary,aliteracyskillcritical totheiracademicsuccess.
PUPPETRY
OUTSIDEYOURDOOR:
ExploringtheArtsinNature (I)(V)EarlySTEM/Arts
PennyRussell,DC/MD/VAWolf
TrapMasterTeachingArtist
ExpandopportunitiesforSTEM learningbyusingartsstrategies toinvestigatetheworldaround you.Exploreearth,life,and physicalsciencesthrough drama,music,andpuppetry. Discoverhowtheartscan enhancechildren’s understandingofweatherand seasonalchanges,andthe naturalworld.
EXPLORINGSCIENCE
THROUGHTHEARTS(I)(V)
EarlySTEM/Arts
JeanneWall,DC/MD/VAWolf
TrapMasterTeachingArtist
Try arts-integratedstrategies usingdrama,creative movement,andpuppetryto expandachild’sknowledgeof theworld,whiledeveloping keySTEMlearningskills likeobservation,description, andproblemsolving Create arts-integratedlearning experiencesthatalignwith earlychildhoodcurriculum standardsandfosterscientific discoveryandearlySTEMskills andpractice
FROMTHEP PAGETOTHE (I)
IngridCrepea WolfTrapM Artist
Puppetplay andexciteme andencoura visual,andki learning Use puppetlesso literacyandl developmen increasethei foundational exploreideasforusingbooks tocreatepuppetlessons,and learnmethodsformakingand usingsimplepuppetstages.
IMAGINETHAT!Creative ProblemSolvingthrough Engineering
andPuppetry(I)
EarlySTEM/Arts
PennyRussell,DC/MD/VAWolf
TrapMasterTeachingArtist
Discoverhowtheconnections betweentheengineering methodandpuppetrycan enhanceyourteaching! Educatorswilllearntoenhance curriculumthroughprojectbasedexperiencesusingdrama, music,andpuppetry.The engineeringmethodwillserveas ourguideasweproblem-solve ourwaythroughtheschool year.
LETYOURVOICESBEHEARD: UsingPuppetstoBringStoriesto Life(I)
KathleenLynam,NashvilleWolf TrapMasterTeachingArtist Letyourvoicebeheardasyou usepuppetrytobringbooksto life!Developskillsneededto becomeapuppeteerand storyteller.Emphasisonvocal expressionwillbeanassetinthe classroom,whetherusedin conjunctionwithpuppetsor simplywhenreadingaloud. Make-and-takeworkshop.
PUPPETPOWER:Effective TechniquesforUsingPuppetsin theClassroom(I)
JoePipik,DC/MD/VAWolfTrap MasterTeachingArtist
Puppetshavethepowerto piquechildren’scuriosity,focus attention,andfosterenthusiasm forlearning
Discoverhowtousepuppetsto introducenewcurricular content,andsupportliteracy, languagedevelopment,and socialemotionallearning.
STORYTELLING
“TELLMEASTORY,PLEASE!”
Stress-FreeStorytellingforthe EarlyChildhoodClassroom(I)
IngridCrepeau,DC/MD/VAWolf TrapMasterTeachingArtist Throughtheages,storytellers havebeenkeepersofhistories, socialcustomsandnorms. Storytellingwasoneofthe earliestformsoftheperforming arts.Exploreusingstorytellingas ateachingtoolforsolving problems,creativethinking,and fosteringimagination.This workshopisdividedintothree parts:
1.AStoryteller’sToolbox: Choosingastory,using expressivespeech,employing facialexpressions,accenting humor,andencouraging audienceparticipation;
2 Sixstylesofstorytellingthat areageappropriatefor preschoolers;
3 Opportunitiestopractice thestorybasicsandstylesof storytellingpresented
“TELLMEASTORY,PLEASE!”
Stress-FreeStorytellingforthe EarlyChildhoodClassroom(I)
IngridCrepeau,
DC/MD/VA
Wolf TrapMasterTeachingArtist
Throughtheages,storytellers havebeenkeepersofhistories, socialcustomsandnorms
Storytellingwasoneofthe earliestformsoftheperforming arts.Exploreusingstorytellingas ateachingtoolforsolving problems,creativethinking,and fosteringimagination This workshopisdividedintothree parts:1.AStoryteller’sToolbox: Choosingastory,using expressivespeech,employing facialexpressions,accenting humor,andencouraging audience participation;2.Sixstylesof storytellingthatareage appropriateforpreschoolers; 3.Opportunitiestopractice thestorybasicsandstylesof storytellingpresented
FORINFANTS/TODDLER EDUCATORS
ARTSINTHENATURALWORLD: ExploringSTEMthroughDanceand MovementwithInfantsandYoung Children(I)(V)
EarlySTEM/Arts
AmandaWhiteman,DC/MD/VA WolfTrapMasterTeachingArtist
ExploreSTEMandmovement experiencesthatdrawfromthe naturalworldsurroundingour youngestlearners.Learnandtry arts-integratedexperiences designedtojumpstartearlySTEM learningwhileencouragingcreative movementthatpromoteshealthy growthanddevelopment
BABYARTSPLAY:Musicwith InfantsandToddlers(I)
ValerieBayneCarroll,DC/MD/VA WolfTrapMasterTeachingArtist
Learnhowsongsandmusiccanbe wovenintotheexperiencesand routinesofthedaywithinfantsand youngchildrentofosterlearning anddevelopment.Participantswill activelyengageinmusic,songs,and movementexperiencesdesigned forinfantsandveryyoungchildren toprovidesupportacrossthe developmentaldomains.
BABYBEAT,BABYFEET!
Presentedbytwoofthe followingDC/MD/VAWolfTrap TeachingArtists:ValerieBayne Carroll,KofiDennis,SueTrainor, MariaTripodi,SylviaZwi
Thenaturallystimulating combinationofmusicand movementexperiences positivelyimpactphysical, emotional,social,cognitive,and languagedevelopmentfor infantsandyoungchildren. Participantsinthishighly interactiveworkshopwilllearn andpracticearts-basedcontent thatcanbeinfusedintodaily routinesinhomeandgroup settings.
DevelopedbyWolfTrapInstitute forEarlyLearningThroughthe ArtsaspartofLittleVoicesFor HealthyChoices,anOfficeof HeadStartnationalinitiative promotinghealthynutrition, braindevelopment,movement, andsleepforinfants,young children,theirfamilies,and communities.
BABYBOOKS,TODDLERTALES:
TheStoryExperience(I)
KatherineLyons,DC/MD/VAWolf TrapMasterTeachingArtist
Thishighlyinteractiveworkshop sharedhowtheuseofprops, movement,music,anddramacan reinforcelanguageandliteracy development.Participantswillbe introducedtoavarietyofbooksfor infantsandyoungchildren,and learnmultisensoryapproaches enhancingchildren’sliterature withmusic,movement,gestures, AnneSidney,DC/MD/VAWolfTrap
Promotelearning,buildtrust,and cultivateasecureattachment throughsonganddance!Explore developmentalmovement patternswithinthefirstyearof life,andlearnhowdancecan facilitatebabies’physicaland socialdevelopment.
GREAT
MUSICALADAPTATIONS FORINFANTSANDTODDLERS!
SongsforMemorable Experiences,Transitions,and Routines(I)(V)
SueTrainor,DC/MD/VAWolf TrapMasterTeachingArtist
Harnessthepowerofmusicto enhancelearningand engagementwithinfantsand youngchildren!
Experienceandtryoutmusic strategiesdevelopedbyWolf TrapTeachingArtiststo promoteexplorationacross developmentaldomainsusing beat,melody,andlyrics.
LEARNING
THROUGH MOVEMENTFORINFANTSAND TODDLERS:BabyBeat,Baby Feet(I)(V)
KrissieMarty,WolfTrapMaster TeachingArtist
Exploreartsintegratedmotor experiencesthatcanbe adaptedforfamiliesand childrenfromtheprenatal periodthroughyoung childhood.Tryoutmovement strategiesthatsupportthe healthygrowthand developmentofchildrenofall abilitiesandcomfortlevelsand theadultsaroundthem!
MOVING
ANDLEARNING: CreativeMovement Experiencesforthe Infant/ToddlerClassroom(I)
MariaTripodi,DC/MD/VA WolfTrapMasterTeaching Artist
Combiningmusic,movement, children’sliterature,and imagination,teacherswillbe introducedtoandencouraged tocreatemovement-based experiencesforinfantsand youngchildren,andtheadults aroundthem Incorporate basicdanceconceptsintodaily routinesandactivities,to enhancelearningacrossthe developmentaldomains!
SINGASONGOFSTORIES!(V)
ValerieBayneCarroll, DC/MD/VAWolfTrapMaster TeachingArtist
Learnhowtolinkstorieswith musicandmovement.Explore thebeatandrhythmof languagefrombooksthrough chanting,call-and-response, andrhythminstruments.Use propsandhandgesturesto bringillustrationstolife. Engageyoungchildren throughsight,sound,touch, andmovementtomake literatureamulti-sensory experience!
OUTSIDEYOURDOOR:Exploringthe ArtsinNaturewithInfantsand Toddlers(I)(V)
EarlySTEM/Arts
PennyRussell,DC/MD/VAWolfTrap MasterTeachingArtist
Exploreearth,life,andphysicalsciences throughdrama,music,andpuppetry. Discoverhowtheartscanenhance understandingoftheworldaroundus–andourplaceinit!
