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a curriculum for arts-based social and emotional explorations

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Artsee is a four year, arts-based curriculum focused on building grit and resilience while cultivating regulation, agency, self efficacy, and empathy. The curriculum is designed for delivery to children in first through fourth grades.

 

45 minute lessons are formatted in a structure that provides predictability and consistency while following the natural organization of the brain. Creative explorations are used as metaphors to practice and develop social, emotional, and academic skills and interpersonal interactions. It is encouraged that students be given opportunities to apply skills practiced in class to real life situations throughout other portions of the program or school time. 

 

The curriculum features a heavy emphasis on celebration and invites family members, friends, and community members to participate in recognizing the accomplishments of students.

 

All lessons were designed to be led by experienced teaching artists, but an initial 20 hour training in Artsee’s specific teaching methodology is required with ongoing support for teaching artists provided.