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Teacher and Family Resources

Woodmere offers family and teacher resources designed to use the visual arts as a learning tool across all disciplines. Woodmere's mission, to tell the story of Philadelphia's art and artists, is particularly relevant to children growing up in this region.

Upcoming Teacher Workshop

Inspiring Civic Inquiry Through the Art & Photography of Harvey Finkle
Saturday, November 2 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 
3 PA Act 48 Hours
$20/teacher
 
This teacher workshop will demonstrate strategies educators can use in the classroom to engage students with civic life. It is designed in conjunction with Woodmere’s exhibition, In The Moment: The Art & Photography of Harvey Finkle.
 
The work of Philadelphia-born photographer and activist, Harvey Finkle (born 1934), conveys the humanity of diverse cultures and the social justice movements he has engaged with throughout his career.
 
The workshop is designed to help teachers create learning experiences that involve:
  • exploring how our identities and backgrounds shape the way we see;
  • engaging in dialogue to explore diverse experiences and points of view;
  • developing critical thinking skills to consider the fairness/justice and power dynamics of social and political systems and their history;
  • reflecting on the ways in which people in the photographs peacefully protest injustice, persevere, and find joy and community; 
  • imagining the future and ways in which civic life could be better and more inclusive. 
Teacher materials will be distributed for classroom use. Registration is required. 

Teaching Resources

America Indivisible: The Art of Violet Oakley

Art & Literature: A Reflection of History

Edith Neff: Discovering a Story in Art

Discovering Connections: Africa in the Arts of Philadelphia

Storytelling and Critical Thinking Through the Narrative Art of Edith Neff

Student Activities: Discovering a Story


(Click the book covers to download and view pdf)

Learn & Create Workbooks

 

     

     

 

 


Videos

Conversation with Jerry Pinkney on A Place to Land: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Speech That Inspired a Nation

Musical Narrative: Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman

Musical Narrative: Paul Revere's Ride: The Landlord's Tale

Musical Narrative: A Stowaway on Noah's Ark

Musical Narrative: I Want To Be

MLK, Jr. Day Family Program featuring members of Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble (recorded January 18, 2021)

MLK, Jr. Day Family Program featuring members of the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble (recorded January 17, 2022)

 


Tours & School Programs

Woodmere's Outdoor Wonder (WOW) Self-Guided Tour

PhilARTdelphia, Woodmere's educational programs that use visual arts as a learning tool, is designed to introduce school-age audiences to the world of art, art appreciation, and art-making. Programs accommodate a diversity of learning styles and are designed for pre-school to high school students. Click here to learn more.

 

Woodmere Art Museum extends great thanks to the generous funders of our children's education programming:

Abington Neurological Associates

Anonymous

Connelly Foundation 

The Do Gooders 

Dwight V. Dowley Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation

Elliot's Vending Company, Inc.

The Anne M. and Philip H. Glatfelter, III Family Foundation

Hamilton Family Charitable Trust 

The Forrest & Frances Lattner Foundation 

Christian R. & Mary F. Lindback Foundation 

The Christopher Ludwick Foundation 

The Mill Spring Foundation 

The Robert L. McNeil, Jr. Fund at Woodmere

Glenna Stone Interior Design

WSFS Bank