Third graders at Ocean Avenue Elementary School recently completed a Side x Side program that integrated a science unit on frogs with physical theater. Led by teaching artist Gretchen Berg, students worked collaboratively to create, rehearse, and perform original physical theater pieces exploring and sharing their scientific understanding of frogs. The program culminated in a
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Preschoolers Participate in Side x Side Improv and Movement Program to Build Confidence and Empathy
Pre-K students at Lyseth Elementary School and PATHS recently completed a Side x Side program led by teaching artist Meg Christie. Through improv activities, games, movement, and storytelling, students practiced cooperation, active listening, and speaking skills. By learning to share and enact each other’s personal stories, students strengthened their emotional vocabulary, confidence, and empathy. The
Spanish Immersion Students at Lyseth Create Alebrijes Puppets During Side x Side Program
First and second graders in the Spanish immersion program at Lyseth Elementary School recently wrapped up a Side x Side program led by teaching artist Sarah Boyden and integrated with a science and social studies unit on animals. Based on the Mexican folk art of Alebrijes, students designed animals with super powers, illustrated them, wrote
Middle School Program in Lewiston Uses Storytelling to Teach a Literacy Unit
Eighth graders at Lewiston Middle School recently wrapped up a Side x Side program that integrated a literacy unit on dystopian writing with storytelling and performance. Led by teaching artist Antonio Rocha, students learned how to use oral storytelling as a tool to create a personal narrative. Through compassionate sharing and listening, students created stories
Second Graders at Reiche Community School Learn About Fossils and Dinosaurs Through Sculpture
Second graders at Reiche Community School recently completed a Side x Side program that helped to teach a science unit on dinosaur fossils through sculpture. Led by teaching artist Nance Parker, students learned about sculptural reliefs and then, using clay, designed and built their own reliefs of dinosaur fossils. They then used papier-mâché and paint
Lyseth Third Graders Use Physical Theater to Cement Science Learning on Frogs
Third graders at Lyseth Elementary School recently completed a Side x Side program that integrated a science unit on frogs with physical theater. Led by teaching artist Gretchen Berg, students worked collaboratively to create, rehearse and perform original physical theater pieces exploring and sharing their scientific understanding of frogs. The program culminated in a Celebration
Mixed Media Bridges Designed to Meet a Community Need Built by Fifth Graders at Ocean Avenue Elementary School
Fifth graders at Ocean Avenue Elementary School recently wrapped up a Side x Side STEAM program that integrated mixed media sculpture with engineering, urban design, and practical problem solving. As part of a classroom unit called “Building Bridges: Perspectives and Prototypes,” and led by teaching artist Posey Moulton, the program began with an exploration of
Arts-Integrated Program called ‘Water Can Speak Through Us’ Wraps up at Talbot Elementary
Third graders in Jes Ellis’ class at Talbot Elementary School recently wrapped up a Side x Side program that integrated a Wabanaki studies and science unit on the Presumpscot River with printmaking. Called ‘Water Can Speak Through Us’ and led by teaching artist Cat LaBarre, students learned block printing techniques to create fabric banners about the
Oak Street Studios Art Classes for Kids are Back!
We are delighted to announce that Oak Street Studios is back, and better than ever! Now under the umbrella of Side x Side, we will be offering the same great classes and vacation week and summer camps, in the very same location, now as part of the nonprofit Side x Side. > Check out our Winter
Fourth Graders’ Poems Come Alive with Art During Side x Side Program at East End Community School
Fourth graders at East End Community School recently wrapped up an arts-integrated Side x Side program called, “Poetic Forms and Inspiring Minds.” A collaboration between Side x Side teaching artist Leah Cross and classroom teachers, students wrote original poetry and used drawing, watercolor, and collage to visually represent their poems and the inspiration behind them.