| Through the Art and Literacy Encounter, we strive to measurably improve the quality of life for children and adults in the areas we serve. The program provides an exciting, multi-faceted arts-in-education experience that benefits the entire family. |
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IT TAKES A VILLAGE The Art & Literacy Encounter is a
hands-on, multi-sensory approach to learning that offers a wide
spectrum of reading enrichment experiences for children and their
families in Central New Mexico. It is a full-service family literacy
project that seeks to actively involve parents and family members,
teachers, community organizations, area artists, and volunteers in a
learning process that is both joyful and productive.
The initiative provides creative workshops, tutorials, and a
continuing, evidence-based after-school literacy enrichment
program. In addition, we provide after-school enrichment sessions
for children with special needs.
Through the Art & Literacy Encounter, Sierra Dove is also able to
supply teacher training in the arts and parent-child interactive
workshops that foster literacy skills and heighten community
awareness about the value of the arts in education.
hands-on, multi-sensory approach to learning that offers a wide
spectrum of reading enrichment experiences for children and their
families in Central New Mexico. It is a full-service family literacy
project that seeks to actively involve parents and family members,
teachers, community organizations, area artists, and volunteers in a
learning process that is both joyful and productive.
The initiative provides creative workshops, tutorials, and a
continuing, evidence-based after-school literacy enrichment
program. In addition, we provide after-school enrichment sessions
for children with special needs.
Through the Art & Literacy Encounter, Sierra Dove is also able to
supply teacher training in the arts and parent-child interactive
workshops that foster literacy skills and heighten community
awareness about the value of the arts in education.
WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES
Our parent and family workshops foster better
literacy skills, and help parents motivate their
children to learn, to develop positive forms of self-
expression, and to become more confident readers.
We have sponsored workshops in partnership with
the Ruidoso Public Library, Big Brothers/Big
Sisters, the Carrizozo Public Schools, the DWI
Prevention Council, the Dance Gallery, and Eastern
New Mexico University/Ruidoso Branch.
The parent/child workshops help parents better
understand their children’s academic and social
needs. They supply strategies for developing a more
effective support system at home and at school.
Our parent and family workshops foster better
literacy skills, and help parents motivate their
children to learn, to develop positive forms of self-
expression, and to become more confident readers.
We have sponsored workshops in partnership with
the Ruidoso Public Library, Big Brothers/Big
Sisters, the Carrizozo Public Schools, the DWI
Prevention Council, the Dance Gallery, and Eastern
New Mexico University/Ruidoso Branch.
The parent/child workshops help parents better
understand their children’s academic and social
needs. They supply strategies for developing a more
effective support system at home and at school.
| Free Workshop and Art/Literacy Enrichment Series |
| The Art & Literacy E n c o u n t e r |
WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN
Our youth workshops assist children in building
better language, reading and reading-related
skills, and in developing self-expression through
the arts.
Each session includes stories, music, art, and
movement activities. Dancing, singing, and
playing musical instruments are an integral part
of each workshop.
Our youth workshops assist children in building
better language, reading and reading-related
skills, and in developing self-expression through
the arts.
Each session includes stories, music, art, and
movement activities. Dancing, singing, and
playing musical instruments are an integral part
of each workshop.
LITERACY WITH A
MULTI-GENERATIONAL FOCUS
The program offers many opportunities for
multi-generational activities. Children are able
to learn and explore in a safe, supportive
environment with adults they trust. Illiteracy
tends to be an intergenerational issue, and
Sierra Dove strives to develop literacy programs
that support the entire family.
MULTI-GENERATIONAL FOCUS
The program offers many opportunities for
multi-generational activities. Children are able
to learn and explore in a safe, supportive
environment with adults they trust. Illiteracy
tends to be an intergenerational issue, and
Sierra Dove strives to develop literacy programs
that support the entire family.
In 2007, Sierra Dove has sponsored more than thirty-five workshops for children,
parents, and teachers, including workshops in music, art, literature, the performing
arts, writing, and dance. Families enjoyed workshops in early childhood education,
acrylic, tempera, and pastel painting, Mexican metal tooling, drumming, origami,
ballroom dancing, collage, jewelry making, journaling, drawing on the right side of
the brain, paper making, and much more.
parents, and teachers, including workshops in music, art, literature, the performing
arts, writing, and dance. Families enjoyed workshops in early childhood education,
acrylic, tempera, and pastel painting, Mexican metal tooling, drumming, origami,
ballroom dancing, collage, jewelry making, journaling, drawing on the right side of
the brain, paper making, and much more.
WORKSHOPS BY VISITING ARTISTS
Through the Art and Literacy Encounter, Sierra
Dove also sponsors workshops given by
distinguished visiting artists and educators.
In May 2007, Visiting Artist Wilma Salzman, the
“Big Book Lady” and author of more than thirty
music-based big books, led an early childhood
workshop:
Through the Art and Literacy Encounter, Sierra
Dove also sponsors workshops given by
distinguished visiting artists and educators.
In May 2007, Visiting Artist Wilma Salzman, the
“Big Book Lady” and author of more than thirty
music-based big books, led an early childhood
workshop:
WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS
The focus of these workshops is to bring art and music into the classroom teacher’s day and to
emphasize the role of the arts as a vital resource for academic learning.
In May 2007 Ms. Salzman also led a seminar for teachers, “Early Literacy through Song-based
Books.” She believes that singing songs focuses the whole child on joyful learning. This workshop
for Music, Head Start, Pre School, and Primary Teachers demonstrated that books based on folk
songs are the perfect tool to teach early literacy skills. Participants learned how to teach pre-
reading skills, colors, shapes, numbers, and counting skills using Big Books and music for little
kids.
The focus of these workshops is to bring art and music into the classroom teacher’s day and to
emphasize the role of the arts as a vital resource for academic learning.
In May 2007 Ms. Salzman also led a seminar for teachers, “Early Literacy through Song-based
Books.” She believes that singing songs focuses the whole child on joyful learning. This workshop
for Music, Head Start, Pre School, and Primary Teachers demonstrated that books based on folk
songs are the perfect tool to teach early literacy skills. Participants learned how to teach pre-
reading skills, colors, shapes, numbers, and counting skills using Big Books and music for little
kids.
Another highlight of the Visiting Artist Series this year was provided by Paul Hallsted, a popular
and widely respected music teacher trained in the Orff Schulwerk method. Mr. Hallsted led two
workshops in June 2007.
The first workshop was an introduction to Orff musical methods for teachers and other interested
adults, incorporating an active learning experience that had the participants singing, dancing
and playing instruments.
Paul Hallsted’s second workshop was a lively introduction for children to the process of learning
through Orff. The kids were engaged in music by singing, playing musical instruments, and
dance. They learned to play rhythm sticks, and received an introduction to playing the
metallophone and glockenspiel.
Our goal is to provide continuing support for the public school teachers in our area, by supplying
them with increased knowledge about the valuable role the arts can play in reading programs, as
well as specific methodology for implementing arts-based projects in school. We give them the
tools they need to return to the classroom with renewed enthusiasm and confidence in their
ability to foster the arts.
and widely respected music teacher trained in the Orff Schulwerk method. Mr. Hallsted led two
workshops in June 2007.
The first workshop was an introduction to Orff musical methods for teachers and other interested
adults, incorporating an active learning experience that had the participants singing, dancing
and playing instruments.
Paul Hallsted’s second workshop was a lively introduction for children to the process of learning
through Orff. The kids were engaged in music by singing, playing musical instruments, and
dance. They learned to play rhythm sticks, and received an introduction to playing the
metallophone and glockenspiel.
Our goal is to provide continuing support for the public school teachers in our area, by supplying
them with increased knowledge about the valuable role the arts can play in reading programs, as
well as specific methodology for implementing arts-based projects in school. We give them the
tools they need to return to the classroom with renewed enthusiasm and confidence in their
ability to foster the arts.
| The Art and Literacy Encounter is funded through the generous support of the New Mexico Community Foundation and the Learning Disabilities Foundation of America. Additional art and literacy programming for teens has been provided through a partnership with the DWI Prevention Council. |
| Contact us for more information on The Art & Literacy Encounter (click here) |
The Art & Literacy Encounter employs an integrative approach to literacy, incorporating art,
music and movement as tools for helping children become life-long learners and readers. This
program produces solid, measurable results in the arenas of strengthening academic
performance, as well as improving peer and parent/child social interactions.
music and movement as tools for helping children become life-long learners and readers. This
program produces solid, measurable results in the arenas of strengthening academic
performance, as well as improving peer and parent/child social interactions.
Some of the topics for Parent Workshops are
Reading Aloud to Your Child, Brain Builders for
Kids, Interactive Musical Activities for Parent
and Child, and Sharing Art Together:
Interactive Activities.
Songs + Puppets + BIG BOOKS = Fun!
This workshop for children ages 2 through 7 was based on the concept that basic reading skills
are fun and easy when learned through music. Children were introduced to several Big Book
titles through folk songs. They sang the song, played the game, dramatized with puppets, then
read the BIG BOOK. Teachers and parents were invited to observe.
This workshop for children ages 2 through 7 was based on the concept that basic reading skills
are fun and easy when learned through music. Children were introduced to several Big Book
titles through folk songs. They sang the song, played the game, dramatized with puppets, then
read the BIG BOOK. Teachers and parents were invited to observe.
| Around the World in 80 Days |
| Saturday, April 12: Caribbean Adventure Learn the limbo! Play Drums Make Bean-Bag Art and Collages with Caribbean Scenes Eat Mangoes on a Stick Listen and Dance to Calypso Music Saturday, April 26: Mexican Fiesta Make Tambourines Join in Mexican folk Dances Eat Delicious Burritos Make "Pup for Pop" or other Clothes Pin Creatures Saturday, May 10: Hawaiian Luau Learn the Hula and Make Leis Dance and Sing to Hawaiian Songs Taste Pineapple, Tropical Fruit Salad and Hula Cooler Paint Giant Flowers or Fish Saturday, May 24: Cajun Fe Do Make Butter for Yummy French Bread Snacks Join in Cajun Dancing Make Hermit the Crab Art Crab Walking Races Saturday, May 24: Africa Face Painting Mask Making and Drumming Listen to African Music while Creating Art Saturday, June 28: Australia Music with Didgeridoos Make Aboriginal Clap Sticks and Rain Sticks Create Aboriginal Art |
| Around The World In 80 Days is a Free fun-filled adventure for children K-4, featuring the food, music and art of different cultures around the world. Your child will listen and dance to ethnic music, make art, and learn in hands-on ways about the festivals, environments, and cultures of various places around the globe. Please join us Saturday afternoons, 1-2:30 at The Dance Gallery, inside Ruidoso's Sierra Mall to begin the journey . Parents are welcome to attend: |
