VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS
WOLF TRAP
Virtual Workshops
Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts embraces active learning for children through customized, hands-on professional development for early childhood educators Wolf Trap’s Family Involvement Workshops provide children and their parents/caregivers with an opportunity to share a stimulating and interactive live arts experience, led by a Wolf Trap Teaching Artist.
Wolf Trap’s virtual workshops use dance, music, drama, and puppetry as teaching tools for arts integration. Teaching artists provide workshop participants with arts techniques to achieve goals in specific areas, such as literacy and language development, science, math, problem-solving, and classroom management
Virtual workshops cover a variety of arts disciplines and content areas, including multidisciplinary arts, dance/movement, drama, music, puppetry, and storytelling.
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
CATEGORY
Dance/Movement
Drama
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
DANCE
ARTSINTHENATURALWORLD:
ExploringSciencethroughDance (Pre-K,Kindergarten)
EarlySTEM/Arts
AmandaWhiteman,DC/MD/VA WolfTrapMasterTeachingArtist
Learnhowprops,children’s literature,andtheelementsof dancecanbeusedtogetherto facilitatecreativeandsensory experiencesthatignitechildren’s imaginationandunderstanding oftheenvironment,nature,and scientificinquiry
COMMUNITYOFMOVERS: EncouragingandManaging ThoughtfulMovementinthe Classroom
(Pre-KtoGrade2)
ValerieBranch,DC/MD/VAWolf TrapMasterTeachingArtist
Exploretheelementsofdance andnewstrategiestofacilitate movement-ledteachingand learning.Experiencehow creativemovementcanfoster community-buildingand engagement;settingclassroom expectationsandcreatingarich learningenvironmentconnected toyourcurriculargoals.
MATH
IN Creative
MathFu (Pre-K,K
EarlySTE
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PUTTINGYOURBESTFOOT FORWARD:UsingMovement StrategiestoTeachAcrossthe Curriculum
(KindergartentoGrade2)
KimberliBoyd,DetroitWolfTrap MasterTeachingArtist
Experiencethepowerofapplying movementfundamentalsinthe classroomtoengagelearners acrosscurricularareas. Byintegratingthe“BEST” movementelementsof“body,” “energy,”“space,”and“time” intoyourlessons,youcan exploreaccessiblestrategiesto bringlearningtolife!
TAKINGCHANCESMAKING
DANCES:StrategiesforMath andLiteracythroughStoriesand Movement
(Pre-K,Kindergarten)
LauraSchandelmeier,DC/MD/VA
WolfTrapMasterTeachingArtist
Danceyourwaythroughany book!Engagechildreninphysical activitywhiledevelopingand growingmathandliteracyskills. Usedancestrategiestofacilitate social-emotionallearningand createexperiencesthatcanbe sharedimmediatelyinyour classroom.
DRAMA
FINDINGDRAMAEVERYWHERE: BringingNonfictiontoLife
(Pre-K,Kindergarten)
MelissaRichardson,DC/MD/VA
WolfTrapMasterTeachingArtist
Everynonfictiontopicisan excitingstorywaitingtohappen. Childrenaregatheringresearch everydaythroughbooks,media,
observations Tellingandacting outstoriesencouragesteamwork, fosterscreativethinking, reinforcesvocabulary,andhelps childrenmakeconnectionsintheir learning Engageindramagames thatconnecttheconceptsof character,setting,activity,and plottovirtuallyanycurriculum topic.Investigatetechniquesfor usingchildren’spriorknowledge tocreatenonfiction-inspired storiesandbringthemtolife throughmovementanddrama.
LIVINGLITERACYOUTLOUD:
Acting,Speaking,Comprehending (Pre-KtoGrade2)
KhaleshiaThorpe-Price, DC/MD/VAWolfTrapMaster TeachingArtist
Discovercreativenewwaysto buildlanguageandliteracywith yourstudents!Learnhowcreative movement,physicalstorytelling, andcharacterexploration strategiescanbeusedtohelp strengthenletterrecognition,
vocabularyacquisition,and readingcomprehensioninthe classroom.Thisworkshop preparesparticipantstotake wordsoffthepageandonto theirclassroom“stage,”by introducingactivitiesthat explorethetheatrical conceptsofbody,voice, character,andsetting.
THEBEATOFYOUROWN
DRUM: MusicandDramaStrategies forChildrenwithSpecial
LearningNeeds
(Pre-K,Kindergarten)
ValerieBayneCarroll, DC/MD/VAWolfTrapMaster TeachingArtist
Learnperformingarts strategiesdesignedto enhancethedevelopmentof social-emotionalskillswith childrenwithspecialneeds Artsstrategiessuchascalland-responsesinging,creative movementwithsteadybeat, guideddramaticplay,andthe explorationofbooksthrough musicareeffectivewith childrenwithmultiplelearning styles,andinspireenthusiastic interaction.Inaddition, childrencanexplorelifeskills suchaslisteningandturntaking,andhowtobe independentwhilealso formingpartofagroup.
GREATMUSICAL ADAPTATIONS: SongsforMemorab andSmoothTransit
(Pre-K,Kindergarten
SueTrainor,DC/MD TrapMasterTeachin
Musichasapowerf inourlivesandcan meanstoaccomplis goals Identifyareas musicaltoolscanen classroompractices activities,andexplo createandusemus tosupportlearning Learnhowbeat,me lyricscreatefocus,i motivation,affectm fosterliteracyskills.
LOOKINGFORMUSICALCLUES: UncoveringtheHiddenMusic inFavoriteStories
(Pre-K,Kindergarten)
ChristinaFarrell,DC/MD/VA
WolfTrapMasterTeaching Artist
Learntouncoverthehidden musicinfavoritestories! Exploreartsstrategiesfor adaptingtextfromabookto includemusicalelements,and practicesimpletechniquesfor usingrhythmandmelodyto engageyoungchildrenin storytelling.Createachild-led musicalexperiencebasedona favoritestory!
OUTSIDEYOURDOOR:Exploring theArtsinNature
(Pre-K,Kindergarten)▲Early STEM/Arts
PennyRussell,DC/MD/VAWolf TrapMasterTeachingArtist
ExpandopportunitiesforSTEM learningbyusingartsstrategiesto investigatetheworldaroundyou Exploreearth,life,andphysical sciencesthroughdrama,music, andpuppetry.Discoverhowthe artscanenhancechildren’s understandingofweatherand seasonalchanges,andthenatural worldoutsideyourdoor.
EXPLORINGSCIENCETHROUGH THEARTS
(Pre-K,Kindergarten)
EarlySTEM/Arts
JeanneWall,DC/MD/VAWolf TrapMasterTeachingArtist
Tryoutarts-integrated strategiesusingdrama,creative movementandpuppetryto expandachild’sknowledgeof theworld,whiledevelopingkey STEMlearningskillssuchas observation,description,and problem-solving.Createartsintegratedlearningexperiences thatalignwithearlychildhood curriculumstandardsandfoster scientificdiscoveryandearly STEMskillsandpractice.
FOR INFANTS & TODDLERS
ARTSINTHENATURALWORLD:
ExploringSTEMthroughDance andMovementwithInfantsand YoungChildren
EarlySTEM/Arts
AmandaWhiteman,DC/MD/VA WolfTrapMasterTeachingArtist
ExploreSTEMandmovement experiencesthatdrawfromthe naturalworldsurroundingour youngestlearners.Learnandtry arts-integratedexperiences designedtojumpstartearlySTEM learningwhileencouraging creativemovementthatpromotes healthygrowthanddevelopment.
BABIESSIMPLYKNOW:
ExploringMovementPatterns withInfantsandVeryYoung Children
AnneSidney,DC/MD/VAWolf TrapMasterTeachingArtist
Promotelearning,buildtrust,and cultivateasecureattachment throughsonganddance!Explore developmentalmovement patternswithinthefirstyearof life,andlearnhowdancecan facilitatebabies’physicaland socialdevelopment.
GREATMUSICAL
ADAPTATIONSFORINFANTS ANDTODDLERS!
SongsforMemorable
Experiences,Transitionsand Routines
SueTrainor,DC/MD/VAWolf
TrapMasterTeachingArtist
Harnessthepowerofmusicto enhancelearningand engagementwithinfantsand youngchildren!Experienceand tryoutmusicstrategiesand promoteexplorationacross developmentaldomainsusing beat,melody,andlyrics.
LEARNINGTHROUGH MOVEMENTFORINFANTSAND TODDLERS:
BabyBeat,BabyFeet
KrissieMarty,DC/MD/VAWolf
adaptedforfamiliesandchildren fromtheprenatalperiodthrough youngchildhood.Tryout movementstrategiesthatsupport thehealthygrowthand developmentofchildrenofall abilitiesandcomfortlevelsand theadultsaroundthem!
SINGASONGOFSTORIES!
ValerieBayneCarroll,DC/MD/VA
WolfTrapMasterTeachingArtist
Learnhowtolinkstorieswith musicandmovement.Explorethe beatandrhythmoflanguagefrom booksthroughchanting,call-andresponse,andrhythm instruments.Usepropsandhand gesturestobringillustrationsto life.Engageveryyoungchildren throughsight,sound,touch,and movementtomakeliteraturea
OUTSIDEYOURDOOR:Exploringthe ArtsinNaturewithInfantsand Toddlers
EarlySTEM/Arts
PennyRussell,DC/MD/VA
WolfTrapMasterTeachingArtist
Exploreearth,life,andphysical sciencesthroughdrama,music,and puppetry.Discoverhowtheartscan enhanceunderstandingoftheworld aroundus–andourplaceinit
VIRTUAL EARLY ARTS LEARNING (EAL) WORKSHOPS
The Early Arts Learning workshops, or EALs, are introductory guided experiences in music, drama and dance. Participants will work with a Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artist to break down an art form into its fundamental elements, and apply those elements to strategies for learning in all domains -- in virtual, hybrid, and in-person early childhood spaces.
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT WORKSHOPS
ANEPICSTORYADVENTURE
AliOliver-Kruger,DC/MD/VA
WolfTrapTeachingArtist
Createaplayofyourown--no priorplaywritingortheatre experienceneeded!Adultsand childrenwillapplytheir imaginationsandactingtools,to createadramaadventurefrom anywhere!Useguidedimagery, sensoryexploration,and imaginarytraveltojumpstartfun withepicstories!
BRINGINGLEARNINGTOLIFE WITHSTORIES:THELITTLERED HEN
KimBaran,GeorgiaWolfTrap MasterTeachingArtist
JoinMasterTeachingArtistKim Baran,theLittleRedHenandher friends,onanimaginaryjourney Explorehowcharactersandstory animationcanbringaclassictale tolifewithnewopportunitiesfor learning!
CRUISINGTHECARIBBEAN
TerleneD.Terry-Todd, DC/MD/VA
WolfTrapMasterTeachingArtist
Ms.Twillleadusonan imaginaryjourneytothesunny WestIndieswithmusic,dance, andstorytelling Together,we willusemovement,songs, chants,props,andcostumesto bringlearningtolife!
DANCINGTHROUGHTHEDAY
LauraSchandelmeier,DC/MD/VA
WolfTrapMasterTeachingArtist
Comedanceandsingtogether! Howcanyouuseyourwhole bodytomoveindifferentways? Learnhowtocreatemovement anddanceopportunitiestogether usinginspirationfromcharacters fromafavoritebook
EVERYDAYADVENTURES:
EXPLORING
SIGNS
ANDSYMBOLS
MorganSendek,DC/MD/VAWolf TrapTeachingArtist
Takeanimaginaryjourneyfullof creativemovementanddramatic elements;identifyingand interpretingsignsandsymbols youmightencounterindailylife!
EXPRESSYOURSELF
(Kindergarten–Grade2)
ValerieBranch,DC/MD/VA WolfTrapMasterTeachingArtist
JoinMasterTeachingArtist ValerieBranchinaninteractive movementexperience–creating dancesandexploring choreographythat reflectsyourindividual characteristicsandthe thingsthatmakeyou unique!
GROWINGGREEN
EarlySTEM/Arts
TerryLeoninoandGregArtzner, DC/MD/VAWolfTrapMaster TeachingArtists
Celebratethewonderofthe naturalworldthroughsongsof naturethatfacilitateand encourageresponsible environmentalhabitsinyoung children.JoinTerryandGregfora musicalexplorationoftheplants andanimalsallaroundus!
HOWWEGROW!EARLYARTS
FORCHILDRENANDFAMILIES
EarlySTEM/Arts
MariaTripodi,DC/MD/VAWolf TrapMasterTeachingArtist
Let’stakeanimaginaryjourneyto seewhat’sgrowinginthegarden! Mariawillguidechildrenand familiesthroughmovement experiencesthatprovidean interactiveopportunityto experiencechildren’sliterature andtheworldaroundthem. (AvailableinEnglish,Spanish,and bilingualformats)
ILIKETOBEME...WHENI GROWUP!
KofiDennis,DC/MD/VAWolf TrapMasterTeachingArtist
JoinKofitobringbooks, rhymes,andsongstolifewith movement,instruments, scarves,andstreamers-singinganddancingtogether
I’VEGOTAFEELING
EliasSchutzman,DC/MD/VA WolfTrapTeachingArtist
Everyonehaslotsoffeelings inside–anditcanbehelpfulto sharethemwithtrustedfriends andfamily.Playandsingalong withMr.Eliasinanexploration offeelingsandemotionsweall have,throughmusicand puppetry.
LET’STAP!
(Kindergarten–Grade2)
QuynnJohnson,DC/MD/VAWolf TrapTeachingArtist
Jointapartist,Ms.Quynn,inafunfilledexplorationofearlymathand languageconceptsthrough movement,beat,andmusic.This workshopgetseveryonemovingin asharedexperienceofactive learning.
Offeredvirtually
LIFEISADRUM,SOBEATIT!
MOVINGANDLEARNING
THROUGHTHERAINFOREST EarlySTEM/Arts
NatashaMirny,DC/MD/VA WolfTrapTeachingArtist
Takeanimaginaryjourneyto therainforesttoexplorea varietyofanimalsandnatural elements,andlearnaboutthe importanceofprotectingand preservingthisunique environmentandother ecosystems.
Offeredvirtuallyandin-
DevinWalker,DC/MD/VAWolf TrapTeachingArtist
Diveintotheworldofpercussion with“Uncle”DevinWalker,ashe exploresmathandliteracy conceptsusingbeat,rhythm,and patterns.Createmusictogether usingeverydayobjects–learn aboutinstrumentsfromaround theglobe,andexperience percussionwithyourowntwo hands.
READY,SET,IMAGINE!
MicheleValeri,DC/MD/VA WolfTrapMasterTeaching Artist
Discoverhowtheworldof imaginationcanmake learningfuneverywhereand everyday.Micheleshares music,puppetry,and storytellingtechniquesthat willhelpopenthedoorto morereading,exploring language,andproblemsolving.
SING,DANCE,ANDPLAY ACROSSTHEUSA
WinceyTerry-Bryant,New JerseyWolfTrapMaster TeachingArtist
Takeanimaginaryjourneyover land,waterandthroughtheair withWinceyassheusesmusic andmovementtoexploresites acrosstheUnitedStates!Enjoy learningtogetherasyoushare anactiveexperienceofsinging, moving,andmake-believe.
SPECIALDELIVERIESDRAMATICEXPLORATION WITHMR.POSTMOUSE
EarlySTEM/Arts
KhaleshiaThorpe-Price, DC/MD/VAWolfTrapMaster TeachingArtist
Mr.Postmousehasabigjob. Heneedstodelivermailacross manyhabitats,andthroughout theanimalkingdom!JoinMs. Khaleshiaonalivelydramatic adventure,helpingMr. Postmousedohis“rounds”, usingyouractor’stools:body, voiceandimagination!
STORIESANDSONGSFROMTHE TREE
EarlySTEM/Arts
PennyRussell,DC/MD/VAWolf TrapMasterTeachingArtist
JoinMs.Pennyandherpuppet friendsastheysingsongsandtell storiesabouttheanimalsfoundin andaroundthegreat,bigtree.An interactiveSTEMandliteracy adventureforeveryone!
THETHREEPROBLEM-SOLVING PIGS
EarlySTEM/Arts
WESTAFRICANHERITAGE: LANGUAGE&MATH THROUGHMUSIC&ORAL TRADITION
EarlySTEM/Arts
AmadouKouyate,DC/MD/VA WolfTrapTeachingArtist
Usingstorytelling,music, drumming,and instrumentation,Baba Amadousharesartsand learningexperiencesthat buildearlymathandlanguage skills,whileexploringthe richnessofWestAfrican historyandtraditionswith
JoePipikandJeanneWall, DC/MD/VAWolfTrapMaster TeachingArtists
InthisSTEM-orientedretellingof theclassictaleofTheThreePigs, adultsandchildrenareintroduced toasimplesix-stepengineering processtohelpthepigsin overcomingthethreatoftheBig BadWolf.Whenfoiled,thewolf usesthesixproblem-solvingsteps tocreativelyresolveanongoing challengewiththethreepigs!
WORDSINTHEWILD
ChristinaFarrell,WolfTrap MasterTeachingArtist
Discovernewwordson adventureswithfavoritewild creatures!Christinashares songsandstoriesabout animalsinthenaturalworld. Discoverhowtousemusic, creativemovement,and storytellingtechniquesto explorenewvocabulary together.
