I have created an encompassing lesson that works for many ages but is specifically thrust for eighth graders. It is perfect as a rite of passage before they are going into high school.

The lesson is called  A Self  Reflective Portrait   because the students really examine themselves literally using a mirror. Art, the work of Frida Kahlo and writing are also incorporated.  A cultural and art history component are embedded in the lesson. The feedback component offers an oral language/vocabulary experience newcomers can participate in.    

After three sequential lessons the students have created a self-portrait in Frida Kahlo style framed in a Mexican folk art tin frame that can be hung during and before a graduation celebration. The students do a writing project with their teacher or Poets in the Schools. I will suggest topics. The students emerge with a sense of  empowerment, achievement and self searching especially the girls and minorities.

I am committed to bringing this project to as many schools as possible. I feel so passionate about this because I know it works and I have observed how proud the students are of their finished work and how much all students enjoy looking at them.    

Please contact me for more information and or booking a date.