Spotlight Session: The Lost Art of the Christmas Card
Presented by Old Jail Art Center
Grades: 3-6
Cost: FREE
Date: December 9
Time: 10:00 a.m. CST
Celebrate this Holiday Season with the Old Jail Art Center. View the first Christmas card from 1843 and investigate the cultural, social, and technological changes that have shaped the history of this Western- European Holiday tradition. Students will briefly review the structure of a written letter (salutation, body, etc.), then compose and illustrate a pre-stamped Christmas postcard inspired by antique style and designs.
Ballet Frontier of Texas: The Nutcracker Studio Rehearsal (RECORDING)
Presented by Imagination Fort Worth
Grades: K-12
Cost: FREE
Register (The posted date/time is for registration only.)
Ballet Frontier of Texas invites you into their studio for a rehearsal of Scene 2 of the holiday classic The Nutcracker. Take a sneak peek into the life of a ballet dancer, meet the cast and enjoy this recorded rehearsal. Imagination Fort Worth will send curriculum support along with the recorded video.
Wintry Wonderland
Presented by Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Grades: 1-4
Cost: FREE
Dates/Times:
December 2 and 12 - 10:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. CST
December 5, 9, and 14- 1:00 p.m. CST
December 7 - 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. CST
This program is available by request; contact distancelearning@cartermuseum.org.
Learn the intricacies of individual snowflakes as we view and discuss works of art featuring wintery wonderlands in the Carter Museum collection. Discover how artists have depicted the beauty and wonder of snow and ice.
Image — Eliot Porter (1901-1990), Dancing Adélie Penguins, McMurdo Sound, Antarctica, 1976. Dye imbibition print. Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas, Bequest of the artist. P1990.51.637.4.
Yeehaw Christmas!
Presented by The Grace Museum
Grades: Pre-K-5
Cost: $25
Dates/Times:
December 5 and 12 — 1:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. CST
December 6 and 13 — 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., or 2:00 p.m. CST
Ya’ll come and have fun as we read “The Texas Night Before Christmas” by James Rice. Get a heaping taste of Texas culture from days gone by, then get up and learn the Texas Two Step! This will be a hoe down you won’t want to miss.
Little Learners Storytime: Rabbit's Snow Dance
Presented by Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Grades: Pre-K-2
Cost: FREE
Dates/Times:
December 2 - 1:30 p.m. CST
December 5 - 10:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. CST
December 12 - 1:00 p.m. CST
December 14 - 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. CST
This program is available by request; contact distancelearning@cartermuseum.org.
It's the middle of Summer, and Rabbit is tired of waiting for the snow he loves. He soon remembers he knows a special dance that can bring snow. However, Rabbit doesn't realize there is a reason for every season. Join us and learn about an Iroquois folktale about the importance of patience, the seasons, and friendships. We will explore these themes while making connections to the Carter Museum's art collection.
St. Nick's Science Show
Presented by Don Harrington Discovery Center
Grades: Pre-K-5
Cost: $75 (up to 500 students)
Ever wonder how Santa fits down the chimney? Or how does his sleigh fly? Well, a little bit of Christmas spirit, joyful cheer, and Santa's magic are all you need to be a part of this winter wonder Science Live show! Join us as we use hands-on demonstrations and delve into how Santa and his elves make Christmas happen.
Jultomten: A Swedish Holiday Tradition
Presented by Old Jail Art Center
Grades: 3-6
Cost: $65 (includes materials)
Dates: December 12 or 19
Times: 1:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. CST
This program is available by request; contact education@theojac.org.
Celebrate the holiday season and discover the Jultomten — a special figure in traditional Swedish holiday celebrations. Explore the history of the Tomte in Swedish folklore and enjoy a traditional children's story. Students will investigate vintage Swedish ornaments from the museum collection and discuss their symbolism. Following the discussion, students will create a Tomte Ornament (including brief comprehension/writing activity) inspired by traditional decorative materials.
Shmelf the Hanukkah Elf (RECORDING)
Presented by Imagination Fort Worth
Grades: Pre-K-2
Cost: FREE
Register (The posted recording date/time is for registration purposes only.)
Storybook PAL (Partners in Arts and Literacy) is for early readers. Each month a new book will be featured with recordings by Ms. Esme the Hat Lady in English and Spanish, along with a featured art form recording by various teaching artists. You can register for individual programs each month or the Series Pass (nine books), where we will send you a new set of videos and curriculum at the beginning of the month.
December: Inspired by the book Shmelf the Hanukkah Elf by Greg Wolfe, this story helps us understand that there are different ways people celebrate this season. The very caring Shmelf the elf gets Santa’s seal of approval to become the Hanukkah elf. Our featured art form in this lesson is visual art!
NOTE: Supporting curriculum is included in both English and Spanish with vocabulary, core curriculum, positive peer culture-social emotional learning, and fun projects to enhance the learning experience.
Las Posadas — Mexico (K-2)
Presented by Old Jail Art Center
Grades: K-2
Cost: $65 (includes materials)
Date: December 14
Times: 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., or 2:00 p.m. CST
This program is available by request; contact education@theojac.org.
NOTE: Some Spanish is used in this program.
Celebrate this holiday season and discover the history of Las Posadas in Hispanic culture! Students will enjoy a presentation, including songs, a short cartoon, and a reading of Uno, Dos, Tres, Posada! by author Virginia Kroll. Following the discussion, students will create a 3-D Poinsettia Flower to decorate their classroom before the Holiday break.
Las Posadas — Mexico (3-6)
Presented by Old Jail Art Center
Grades: 3-6
Cost: $65 (includes materials)
Date: December 15
Times: 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., or 2:00 p.m. CST
This program is available by request; contact education@theojac.org.
Celebrate this holiday season and discover the history of Las Posadas in Hispanic culture! After viewing Pre-Columbian sculpture, students will investigate this beautiful tradition's historical Aztec and Christian roots. Students will enjoy a short vintage cartoon and an interactive, traditional carol. Following the discussion, students will create their own Advent-style Poinsettia Wreath to remember Posada traditions as they count down the final nine days until Christmas Day.
Christmas Tree Science
Presented by Don Harrington Discovery Center
Grades: Pre-K-12
Cost: $165 (up to 500 students)
Get in the spirit of Christmas with our Christmas Tree Science program! We'll talk about the history of Christmas trees, what keeps them green all year round, different kinds of pine trees and pinecones, and what makes them all so magically unique!
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