Chinese Celebrations
This kit is organized around three major traditional Chinese celebrations: Chinese New Year, Dragon Boat Festival, and Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. A variety of art and language activities help students connect the modern Chinese family to centuries old traditions. Students learn about the science and mythology of the Chinese lunar calendar, the animal zodiac signs, as well as engage in activities and exercises to compare other ethnic celebrations.
Grades K-5. 10-12 hours of activities. [Content List, pdf]
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Chinese Shadow Puppets
This Kit provides an opportunity for students to see, touch and operate authentic hand-made shadow puppets from China. The puppets in this kit represent some of the principal characters from the Chinese classic "Journey to the West." Explore Chinese literature, learn about a revered traditional folk craft, make your own shadow puppets and produce your own puppet show.
Grades K-5. 10-12 hours of activities. [Content List, pdf]
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Fine and Folk Arts of
China
Introducing students to some of the fine and folk arts of China will help them gain an appreciation of cultural values and an awareness of Chinese arts. Five areas are covered: the development of Chinese writing and books, calligraphy, painting, personal seals, and paper-cuts. Each of the lessons have activity projects, slides, objects for use and viewing, and background information. Writings and pictures by Wang Yani, a famous young Chinese painter, are included.
Grades K-5. 12-15 hours of activities. [Content List, pdf]
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Mexican Crafts, Games
and Toys
This kit is designed to enrich a classroom or after-school unit on Mexico by exposing children to the objects, designs, colors, music, games, and images of traditional Mexican culture. Using objects and toys, kids learn first hand and discover their commonality with kids in Mexico. By learning and enjoying the cup and ball game, for example, students can come to understand that Mexican children and children from the United States are alike in enjoying similar kinds of play.
Grades K-5. 10-12 hours of activities. [Content List, pdf]
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Papermaking
Set up a paper recycling plant right in the classroom! The Kit includes all the equipment to make your own recycled paper. All you will need is some newspaper to recycle and anything else you want to add to your slurry (plants, color, etc.). Information about the history of paper and how it is manufactured is included in the Teacher's Guide and in the books.
Grades K-5. 8-10 hours of activities. [Content List, pdf]
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Plant Dyes and Dyeing
Students can create their own dyes through a series of experiments with the materials provided in this Kit. They will gain an appreciation for colors that their dyes produce and will develop the skill of distinguishing variances in colors. Equipment, instruction cards, yarns and organic dyestuffs are included. The Teacher's Guide includes information on the history of dyeing and the collecting of materials to make dyes.
Grades K-5. 8-10 hours of activities. [Content List, pdf]
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Print Making
Stamping and block printing are a very old and popular art form. Using the stamps, blocks and supplies, students can print their own story books, make postcards, greeting cards, murals and even learn their numbers and letters. The Kit includes inks, brayers and trays for students to use for printing, and materials to make their own simple prints. Stamp pads, colored markers and lots of paper are provided. These materials encourage a unique way to learn language and art skills and provide hours of creative fun.
Grades K-5. 10-12 hours of activities. [Content List, pdf]
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Weaving
Students can try three different types of handmade looms for fiber and cloth weaving. Everything needed for weaving is included: yarn, cloth strips and directions. There is even an activity on dissecting cloth. The Spider Games book can help create a whole course on weaving. Learn about paper weaving, a very simple and familiar craft. Make paper hearts or experiment with your own designs. Two beautiful display panels can be used to designate a learning center.
Grades K-3. 6-8 hours of activities. [Content List, pdf]
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Group Visits Information
The Boston Children’s Museum offers group visits led by museum content specialists in the Arts for Grades 1 and up. Featuring: Suminagashi: The Art of Japanese Marbling; Printshop!; Self-Guided visits and weekend drop-in activities. Please call (617) 426-6500 x405 or email groupvisits@bostonchildrensmuseum.org for more information.
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Museum Festival Activity
Kits
Fun and challenging activities for kids and adults. Festival kits are designed for use at fairs, festivals or other large group events. The kits come with setups, instructions and supplies for 100-150.
Chose from the following titles:
Bubbles
Face Painting
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