Callaloo in the Classroom is a unique arts and culture educational experience for children from pre-school to 8th grade.
Classes range from visual arts, to dance, to music, and yoga and wellness. Our classes ignite children’s imaginations and their understanding of the diverse world around them. Led by professional artists and educators, we provide an opportunity for all children to engage and explore in cultural creativity and collaborative learning while increasing their cultural literacy skills.
Since 2014, we’ve worked with the following schools and organizations: Nationals Youth Baseball Academy, Kipp Academy, DC Public Schools, Montgomery County Schools, and Baltimore Public Schools.
Classes are available individually or as a curriculum series.
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We Offer the Following Classroom Packages
We offer a variety of classes. Take a look and choose the best fit for your school 🙂
Music and Dance
Ages 2-5 years old
Instructed by Callaloo Teaching Artists, students will enjoy a reading and performance of a select Callaloo book along with a music arts activity.Art
Ages 6-9 years old
Students will build their own paper bag puppets using creative materials.Yoga and Wellness
All Ages
Students will learn ways to stay creative, peaceful and joyful through Yoga and Art Appreciation. They will engage in self-esteem building exercises, mindful journaling, visualization activities and affirmations.
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Download Our Teacher’s Guides
Download the teacher’s guide for Callaloo: A Jazz folktale. Features historical and cultural information about the country of Trinidad and Tobago as well other information about the Caribbean.
Download the teacher’s guide for “Callaloo: The Legend of the Golden Coqui”. Features historical and cultural information about the island of Puerto Rico as well other information about the Caribbean culture.