| Program Type | Workshop | Residency |
| Art Form | Literary Arts & Storytelling |
| Curriculum/a | Character Education | Social and Emotional Learning | Language Arts / Literacy |
| Target Grades | Elementary School (1st - 5th grade) | Middle School (6th - 8th grade) | High School (9th - 12th grade) | Young Adult (18 - 21 years old) | Family |
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Testimonial
"Having the opportunity to work with AFLCT has been truly beneficial; they've provided unique experiences that have positively impacted our students. Their professional artists are strong role-models who encouraged students to take risks, find their voices, and be confident young people. They assisted in the process of inspiring our students to discover their individual identities and be able to self-assuredly express and share their ideas and opinions."
Description
In this workshop students will learn about Dr. King's history and the 6 Principles of Nonviolence he developed to help create a "Beloved Community" for all people. Students will explore the 6 Principles of Nonviolence and relate them to their own experiences. Each student will write an original poem about a beloved community, as well as create a visual art piece depicting a beloved community.
Objectives
1) Students will explore the 6 Principles of Nonviolence and relate them to their own experiences
2) Students will understand what makes a “beloved community.”
3) Students will write an original poem about their "Beloved Community"
4) If there's time, students will create an original piece of artwork depicting their beloved communities
2) Students will understand what makes a “beloved community.”
3) Students will write an original poem about their "Beloved Community"
4) If there's time, students will create an original piece of artwork depicting their beloved communities
Pricing Information
$735/day, up to 4 classes per day
Program Length
2-4 days
Participants
up to 4 classes/day
20 students/class
20 students/class
Technical Specifications
Smartboard (preferred) or whiteboard or blackboard