Lessons
Lesson Collection
After enjoying a presentation of Aunt Helen's Closet A Museum Approach To Education®, a variety of workshops are available to enrich and enhance the learning experience.Â
During Workshops:
Lessons are experienced in a classroom setting.
Children will explore, investigate, and examine the collection using the hands-on learning approach, which is adaptable for students of all ages and abilities.
Elements of language arts, science, math and social sciences are integrated through a motivating discussion and a multicultural display of the life of a unique woman.
Each lesson has a fiction and nonfiction piece of literature to complement and enhance the children's experience.
Students respond with curiosity and enthusiasm.
Motivates and build both language and literacy.Â
Each lesson culminates with a meaningful and enjoyable learning activity.
To make the experience more meaningful, the resource book provides thought-provoking suggested pre/post-performance activities. These suggestions bridge the gap across all curriculum and grade levels. Teachers may also connect their own classroom strategies.
Aunt Helen's Workshop
Lessons
Description
Students participate in a writing project and an oral presentation while examining world class necklaces.
Be A Jewelry Detective
Three Sessions: 60 minutes each, Grades K-8
An interactive lesson featuring an armadillo hand puppet. This workshop involves writing and role playing.
Meet an Armadillo
One Session: 60-90 minutes, Grades 1-2
Presenting "Aunt Helen" in a button dress. Students user creative thinking to complete button jewelry projects.
Appreciate A Button
Two Sessions: 60 minutes each, Grades 1-2
Dolls provide the connection between the cultures Aunt Helen visited and the students. Topics: clothing & customs.
Dolls Around the World
Two Sessions: 60 minutes each, Grades 1-5
Includes a writing project and oral presentation based on the use of accessories throughout different cultures.
The World of Hats & Fans
Two Sessions: 60 minutes each, Grades K-6
Students involve in writing and role playing activities while discussing methods of transportation around the world.
Llamas & Camels, Oh My
One Session: 60-90 minutes, Grades 1-2
Treasures of the sea - students will be fascinated by the science of shells while involved in authentic research.
Seashells
Three Sessions: 60 minutes each, Grades K-6
An interactive lesson using wooden masks. Discover the story behind them, their creators and their uses.
View Africa Through Wooden Artifacts
Two Sessions: 60 minutes each, Grades 1-8
An exploration of Japan and its traditions. Students examine childhood customs and everyday modern life.
Kids, Kites and Traditions in Japan
Two Sessions: 60 minutes each, Grades 3-6
A math project is integrated as we explore India's elephants through fiction and non-fiction literature.
Elephants of India
Two Sessions: 60 minutes each, Grades 3-6
Students involve in authentic research using Aunt Helen's documents and stamps from her world travels.
Stamps and Passports
Two Sessions: 60 minutes each, Grades 3-4
Learn about Thailand - the Land of Smiles.
Thai Puppets and Culture
Two Sessions: 60 minutes each, Grades 3-8
Analyze 20th century coins from around the world.
Coins, Time & Travel
Two Sessions: 60 minutes each, Grades 3-8
Interactive storytelling based on fabrics and cultures.
Weaving Fabric Tales
One Session: 60 minutes, Grades K-2
Creative thinking and examining shoes to build stories.
Shoes & the Paths They've Taken
Two Sessions: 60 minutes each, Grades 2-3
Tour with Aunt Helen; learn fun and relevant state facts.
Travels Through the United States
Two Sessions: 60 minutes each, Grades 5
Examine plates, identify stories and create your own.
Aunt Lillian's Russian Plates
Two Sessions: 60 minutes each, Grades 4-6
