Wolf Trap
Field Trip Fridays, performed by Wolf Trap Teaching Artists, provide children with stimulating arts experiences from the comfort of their home or in the classroom. These interactive performances are accompanied by a handout for educators and parents/caregivers with information about the performances and tips to enhance children’s experiences.
New performance videos and handouts will be added every Friday from April 9 through May 21, 2021.
Wolf Trap Teaching Artists are professional performing artists who are central to Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts’ services and are selected based on their arts expertise. They receive extensive professional development from Wolf Trap on early childhood education.
Thank you General Dynamics for supporting this program.
Cruising the Caribbean
Performed by: Terlene Terry-Todd, Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artist
Take an imaginary trip to the sunny Caribbean! Ms. T will use movement, songs, and costumes to bring the journey to life!
Handouts have been created to serve as an educational tool to enhance the child’s experience at home or in the classroom, and can be found below.
Cruising the Caribbean handout
The Language of the Djembe
Performed by: Amadou Kouyate, Wolf Trap Teaching Artist
Put on your watching eyes, turn up your listening ears, and adjust your thinking cap! It’s time to learn the language of the djembe drum. If you don’t have a drum, a table, container, or your lap will do!
Handouts have been created to serve as an educational tool to enhance the child’s experience at home or in the classroom, and can be found below.
The Language of Djembe handout
How We Grow!
Performed by: Maria Tripodi, Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artist
Let’s see what’s growing in the garden! Join Maria to learn about how different vegetables grow through a guided movement experience.
Handouts have been created to serve as an educational tool to enhance the child’s experience at home or in the classroom, and can be found below.
How We Grow! handout
The Recycling Pirates
Performed by: Joe Pipik and Jeanne Wall, Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artists
Join Captain Fuzzbeard and First Mate Mr. Joe, as they teach Shelley about the importance of recycling. They may even find some treasure if they look hard enough!
Handouts have been created to serve as an educational tool to enhance the child’s experience at home or in the classroom, and can be found below.
The Recycling Pirates handout
Let’s Tap!
Performed by: Quynn Johnson, Wolf Trap Teaching Artist
Get your toes tapping and your feet stomping as you learn to create beats with your feet! Tap shoes are not required to join in on the fun.
Handouts have been created to serve as an educational tool to enhance the child’s experience at home or in the classroom, and can be found below.
Let's Tap handout
I’ve Got a Feeling (Down in My Toes)!
Performed by: Elias Schutzman, Wolf Trap Teaching Artist
Sing along with Mr. Elias to explore different emotions and to learn how to share what you’re feeling with friends and family!
Handouts have been created to serve as an educational tool to enhance the child’s experience at home or in the classroom, and can be found below.
I’ve Got a Feeling (Down in My Toes)! handout
Moving and Learning Through the Rainforest
Performed by: Natasha Mirny, Wolf Trap Teaching Artist