Twinkle Time:
Look closely at the night sky. Find stars that outline shapes of objects. Ask a friend they see what you see.
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Visual Arts |
Upsy Daisy:
Draw a picture upside down. When you’re done, flip it over. Does it make any sense?
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Visual Arts |
Sound Effects: Beat It!:
Move your lips and cheeks while blowing air from your mouth. Now you’re beatboxing. What kind of beats can you come up with? Fast? Slow?
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Music |
Sound Effects:
You’re a movie sound effects machine for a new science fiction film. Make your best alien noises. See if anyone can guess what kind of scene you’re working on.
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Music |
Slow-Mo:
Pretend you are running…in slow motion. Is it easy or hard? How do you move your arms, legs, and even face to pull this off?
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Dance |
Smiley Face:
Look in a mirror and try out different smiles. Can you make a smile that’s silly? Scary?
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Theater |
Sound of Music:
From the minute you wake up till lights out, count how many times you hear music during the course of your day. See how many different kinds of music you find.
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Music |
Tail Spin:
Pretend you have a tail. Is it long? Short? Curly? Fluffy? Does it change how you walk? Chase it. What happens?
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Theater |
The Shape of Things:
In your classroom, count how many squares you see. Look up. Look down. They’re everywhere.
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Visual Arts |
Starstruck:
You’re a rock star. Practice signing your autograph for the red carpet. Is yours big and loopy or small and scribbly?
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Visual Arts |
Sweep Steppin’:
Dance with a broom. Don’t feel silly, it won’t tell anyone. How many different dances can you two do?
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Dance |
Money Matters:
Design your own dollar bill. What color or colors is it? What do you put on the front side? On the back side?
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Visual Arts |
Changing Channels:
Change the dial on your car’s FM radio and find a song you’ve never heard before. Take a listen. Dance in your seat to an unfamiliar tune.
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Music |
Chilly Toes:
Pretend you’re walking on ice cubes with bare feet. Brrr! Are you moving fast or slow? Careful not to slip!
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Theater |
Casting Call:
You’re starring in a movie as a French chef. Get into character by describing what’s in your refrigerator. Remember your accent!
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Theater |
Catch Me:
Pretend you’re a frog, chasing a fly. Listen as it buzzes by your ear and watch as it flies around. Now try and catch it. How long does it take?
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Theater |
Chow Call:
Create a cheer about your favorite dessert. Add some dance steps and arm movements. How many different dessert cheers can you compose?
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Music |
Comic Genius:
Knock knock. Who’s there?
Make up the rest of the joke.
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Literary Arts |
Do a Little Dance:
It’s hot. It’s summer. It’s time to water the grass. Be a human sprinkler. Get into a rhythm. It’s the sprinkler dance! Make sure to cover the whole lawn!
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Dance |
Color Check:
Count all the different colors you see in your cafeteria. How many shades of blue can you find? Red? Green? Yellow? What color do you see the most?
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Visual Arts |
Color Check:
Count all the different colors you see on your way to school. How many shades of blue can you find? Red? Green? Yellow? What color do you see the most?
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Visual Arts |
Be a Star!:
Pretend you’re a character from your favorite book. Eat dinner as the character. Can your family guess who you are?
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Theater |
Be a Star!:
Pretend you’re a character from your favorite movie. Do your homework as the character. Are they as good a student as you?
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Theater |
Animal Instincts:
Inch around like a caterpillar. How quickly do you get places this way? Remember though, in time you become a butterfly. What’s it like to suddenly be able to fly?
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Theater |
Anybody There?:
Walk like a ninja. Remember, you must be quick and silent as if you’re invisible! How long can you go undetected?
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Theater |