I show teachers how to make kids feel like they're traveling the world. I've been teaching for 18 years and have spoken at educator conferences in multiple countries. My 30+ travel lessons are made for early childhood students and cover places aroudnd the globe 🌎
🎨An Art Lesson about Bogota
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Hi Reader, ​ My husband and I are traveling in South America right now. We had a 10 hour layover in Bogotá, Colombia on our way down here, which was perfect because it gave us the opportunity to leave the airport for awhile and explore. This city is so colorful! We took a guided tour through La Candelaria, which is Bogotá's oldest neighborhood. It was established in 1538 and its Spanish-style buildings and cobblestone streets date back centuries. Street art is everywhere here. Bogotá has embraced graffiti as a legitimate art form, and La Candelaria is at the center of it. You’ll find colorful murals telling stories of Colombian history, politics, and culture often created by local and international street artists. It got me thinking about future art projects in my classroom this coming year. I can't wait to show kids some of the murals in Bogotá and see what kind of murals they could create in our classroom. All it takes is some paper, paint, and some inspiration. Take your students to Bogotá virtually and have them create their own murals, either individually or as a group. This is one simple way to tie in a little social studies with art. 😀 I'll be sharing more over the summer about different ideas I've been inspired by while I'm here in South America. Stay tuned! ​ ​ |
​Trisha DePasquale
I show teachers how to make kids feel like they're traveling the world. I've been teaching for 18 years and have spoken at educator conferences in multiple countries. My 30+ travel lessons are made for early childhood students and cover places aroudnd the globe 🌎
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