First graders at Ocean Avenue Elementary School recently participated in a Side x Side self portraiture program led by teaching artist Sarah Boyden and based on a literacy unit exploring “Who We Are.” Art supplies were delivered to the first grade classrooms of Ms. Lausier, Ms. Mohamed, and Ms. Peterson and Boyden led sessions over Zoom to help students create two self portrait puppets and illustrated and painted background settings. During the program, students also enjoyed a Zoom visit by Side x Side teaching artist and master storyteller Antonio Rocha.