KINDERGARTEN | JES, CES, WES, MMES
Dancing Alphabet
pARTners collaborated with Dancers’ Workshop to teach kindergarteners the letters of the alphabet through dance and visual art.
“It has been so rewarding to have seen all my children perform in the Dancing Alphabet! A true kindergarten rite of passage.”
– Buffy Allan, parent and TCSD #1 teacher
1ST GRADE | JES, CES, WES, MMES
Community Quilt
Students created community quilts based on themes around community – either in our own town or the animal or plant community of the Greater Teton Ecosystem with the help from local artists and the Jackson Hole Quilters Guild.
“The quilt project gave the students a chance to create something independently and then come together as a class to create the final quilt. This project helps build community in our classroom.”
– TEACHER TESTIMONIAL
2ND GRADE | MMES & CES
Native American Bison Hide Paintings
Students created their own buffalo hide story inspired by authentic Native American hide paintings and stories.
2ND GRADE | JES
Native American Animal Shields and Masks
Students created paper-mache masks and shields to support learning around the roles animals play in Native American culture.
2ND GRADE | KES, CES
Wyoming Topo Maps
Students created a 3-D topographic map of Wyoming to identify and learn about the physical features and landforms of the state.
2ND GRADE | JES, CES, MMES
Build a Seed
Students developed a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.
“We are so thankful for pARTners. This year we have been enhancing our Native American unit of study. pARTners reinforced our efforts by developing several new creative projects that helped to engage our students in a positive and informative way.”
– AMANDA TURNER, MMES 2ND
3RD GRADE | CES, MMES
Changes over Time: Community Book Project
Students created hand-made books that helped them understand changes that happen in their lives over time.
4TH GRADE | JES, WES, CES, MMES
Careers in the Arts
Students learned about different careers that utilize the arts. Students interacted with a local architect, graphic designer and documentary film maker in the classroom.
5TH GRADE | JES, CES
Variables in Art
Students used the Scientific Method to guide them through this visual art project by experimenting with different mediums.
“Being a first year art teacher, I was so appreciative of their support. Having the opportunity to have local artists come into the classroom to share their knowledge was extraordinary. I look forward to planning more projects with pARTners in the future.”
– ELYSE MOCK, MMES ART
9TH-12TH GRADE
Artists Up Close
pARTners sponsors a series of professional artists from the community to lead students in mini-residencies.
“The arts make language come to life! The creative projects we do with pARTners engage my students to use their imagination to produce work that communicates what they are learning in class.”
– NINA REESE, JHHS SPANISH
9TH-12TH GRADE
An Exploration of Art and Literature
High School students explored the connections between Art and Literature in a five-day intensive in the greater outdoors earlier in the year. Using place-based education, they created a variety of artistic and creative writing projects, interacted with the outdoors, and explored humanities using nature. PARTners provided every student with a journal, watercolors, markers and sketch pencils.
“pARTners allows me the opportunity to bring a professional artist into the classroom who will share their expertise with the students. pARTners is such an asset to our schools.”
– SHANNON BORREGO, JHHS ART
