ART
ARTS ATTACK has been incorporated into the TOOLS FOR TOMORROW arts curriculum with the goal of teaching children how to express themselves through art. The children learn to see and experience the world in a new way. They learn new skills and concepts that allow the free flow of expression.
They are taught the elements of art and they study the work of other artists, cultures and historical periods.
Recognizing that children learn what they are excited about, the emphasis is on process and hands-on experience as they explore various media and develop skills in drawing and painting techniques.
How can their confidence and self-esteem not abound when they see their beautiful work exhibited and admired in venues throughout the community and in a published anthology.
CREATIVE WRITING
 Words are the language of the heart, the mind and the imagination. They have the power to persuade, to enlighten and to enthrall. The children in the TOOLS FOR TOMORROW writing program learn to exercise the power of words.
Through examples of writers and basic story-telling techniques they brainstorm in small groups, working together to share and organize ideas to produce a final product. These ideas come to life in poetry, plays, short stories and documentaries.
Self-esteem soars as each child sees concretely the creative power of his or her imagination put into words in a published anthology.
DRAMA
All children can act! Each has that unique ability to become someone else through his or her imagination.
Showing them how is what the TOOLS FOR TOMORROW drama program is about. It covers all aspects of stage production, including improvisation, acting techniques and stage direction.
 The children learn to memorize lines and work as a team toward a common goal. They experience performing in front of others and practice courtesy and appreciation for the efforts of their peers.
In doing so, they learn to overcome shyness, gain pride and self-assurance. All the children in the TOOLS FOR TOMORROW drama program are stars.
MUSIC
All children are born musical! Making music, whether playing instruments or singing, enthralls youngsters. They love sounds produced by their own hands and voices. The joy of singing together as well as trying brief solos in order to hear their voices, encourages self-confidence and self-expression.
 The children play mallet instruments, autoharps, drums and other simple percussion instruments to discover basic concepts of beat, rhythm, melody, harmony, and in so doing develop the mental discipline needed to make the music sound well.
TOOLS FOR TOMORROW provides an immediate involvement in this magic world of sound and touches the children's spirits. |
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