First and second-grade students at Laurel Magnet School of the Arts participated in an exciting arts-integrated residency with Mississippi Arts Commission Teaching Artist Richelle Putnam.
“This residency program allows students to understand and apply language arts and music standards in meaningful and memorable ways. They learn about story structure, rhythm, and rhyme by turning ideas into stories, adjectives into visual and sensory descriptions, and syllables into metrical beats. They also gain valuable experience in collaboration and creative problem-solving.” Richelle Putnam
What to Expect:
- Daily activities combining reading, writing, music, and rhythm
- Learning story elements like character, setting, and plot through music
- Hands-on experience with creating lyrics, rhythms, and beats
- Building vocabulary, creativity, and teamwork skills
According to the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, arts integration is “an approach to teaching in which students construct and demonstrate understanding through an art form.” This method connects students to their learning in a fun and creative way!
We’re excited to see how this journey in storytelling and music impacted the students’ learning!
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