Art & Music Activities

Ideas for Art and Music Activities

Art

Different forms of art can be integrated into Manduca activities. Often, students use art to add meaning to their written work (journals, poetry, and big books).

• While teaching symmetry in math, art can be used to explain how butterfly and moth wings are symmetrical by having the students cut out a butterfly and paste pieces of colored tissue on the wings of a butterfly.

• During the Manduca's pupa stage, a large mural depicting the life cycle can be done outside the classroom.
• Other art projects can include posters and drawings of different parts of the life cycle (ma made on construction paper) for display in the classroom and in the hallways.

Music

Songs and rhythms can help children grow in many ways. Music is a "fun" experience that helps children develop a greater appreciation for music and a sense of community with their peers. They learn new songs that reinforce new information about the unit that is being taught, use new language patterns (English/ Spanish), new vocabulary, and also develop their musical listening skills.

• Music can easily be integrated into daily lessons. Familiar tunes can be used to create new songs by changing the verses.
• To bring new dimensions to the music, add rhythm instruments and body movements.
• Write the words to the songs (verses) on butcher paper or tagboard for easy viewing.

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