Out-of-School Time Provider Resources

Join our Office of Outreach in this month’s resource focused on the journey into different versions of The Nutcracker from classical and jazz styles of music and ballet to tap dance, featuring Duke Ellington, Pyotr Tchaikovsky, George Balanchine and Michelle Dorrance. Students will learn more about the composers and choreographers who bring this holiday classic to life.

Best suited for grades 5-6.

Artistic Process

Creating, Responding

What’s Included

• The Nutcracker Visions Handout
• Vocabulary Handout
• Nutcracker Comparison Slide Deck
• Facilitator Guide
• The Nutcracker Read Aloud
• Duke Ellington Read Aloud 

Guiding Question

How can I use movement and music to explore contrasting versions of The Nutcracker? 

Afterschool Pillars

Hands-on Learning, Opportunities for students autonomy and growth, Student engagement and enjoyment, Positive social relationships

Profile of the SC Graduate

Creativity and Innovation, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Join our Office of Outreach in this month's resource focused on tips for choosing a monologue. Monologues are an important part of an actor's training. In this resource, you will learn what a monologue is and best practices for choosing a monologue.  

Best suited for grades 6-12 but can be adjusted as needed.

Artistic Process
Performing

What’s Included

- 10 Tips for Choosing a Monologue handout

Guiding Question

How can I choose a monologue that is right for my skill level? 

Afterschool Pillars Address
Opportunities for student autonomy and growth, Student engagement and enjoyment

Interested in this? Request this resource. 

Learn more about project creator, Candace Dickinson.

Join our Office of Outreach in this month's resource focused on the journey of a play from script to stage. In this lesson, students will develop their creativity, problem solving and collaboration skills to experience the role of a playwright in Theatre.  While learning more about the Play Production process, students will focus on the early step of writing a narrative to develop imagined experiences into written dialogue.  Students will connect personal skills to theatre creative skills and literacy. 

Best suited for grades 5-6 but can be adjusted to lower or middle school grade levels. 

Artistic Process
Connecting

What’s Included

- Journey to the Stage lesson plan

Journey to the Stage facilitator guide with supplementary materials

Guiding Question

How can collaboration and creativity help to develop ideas into written and performed narratives? 

Afterschool Pillars Address
Active, hands on learning, Opportunities for student autonomy and growth, Student engagement and enjoyment, Positive social relationships

Interested in this? Request this resource. 

Learn more about project creator, Katie Mixon.

Join our Office of Outreach in collaboration with SC Arts Commission and Arts Grow SC to delve into Creative Careers Studios to explore how the arts are built into career pathways and future goals.  These resources include opportunities for learning about careers in various arts disciplines and learn more about the possibilities in the arts in the workforce. Best suited for grades 9-12 (can be adapted for middle school and upper elementary)

Artistic Process
Connecting

What’s Included
-Careers in the Arts Teacher Guide (includes links to supplemental materials)

Guiding Question
How can I inquire into opportunities for arts careers? 

Afterschool Pillars Address
Active, hands on learning, Opportunities for student autonomy and growth, Student engagement and enjoyment, Positive social relationships

Interested in this? Request this resource. 

Learn more about project collaborator, Kellianne Floyd.