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Welcome to Ms. Larsen's classroom page.  Here you will find all the information you need throughout the school year.  If you need to contact me, the best way is to email me at:
stephanielarsen@hebisd.edu.  Our school phone number and extension will not work at this time.

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This is my 13th year of teaching, but my first as the art teacher at Lakewood.  I was a kindergarten teacher for 10 of those years. I taught for 7 years in California before moving here in 2003 and then staying home for 10 years with my daughter. I am in my 6th year of teaching at Lakewood. I have a husband, 3 kids and a dog.

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Did you know that you can access art museum virtual field trips, tours, and resources from around the world for free? Why not take your students on virtual museum tours to the lavish Louvre in Paris? Or the majestic Metropolitan Museum of Art? Or any one of these historic art museums from around the world? Check out the list below to get started!

Located in Greece, the Benaki Museum features European and Asian pieces of artwork dating all the way back to prehistoric ages. In addition to having a massive collection of art you can explore virtually, the Benaki also offers audio tours for several of their larger exhibits. Our favorites include Chinese and Korean Art, Historic Heirlooms, and Childhood, Toys, and Games.

Frick, yeah! Click your way through this interactive map for a tour of the beautiful building and collections of art from the likes of Bellini, Rembrandt, Vermeer, and more.

Explore thousands of items in the Getty's collection with help from Google Arts & Culture. The J. Paul Getty Museum specifically has several interactive options for exploring their collection: a "museum view" virtual tour, three ebook-style online exhibits, and the library of over 15,000 collected pieces of art.

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The largest art museum in the western United States is offering art museum virtual field trips. Watch videos and museum walkthroughs, listen to soundtracks and live recordings, learn with online teaching resources and courses, browse their art collection, and more on LACMA's redesigned website.

One of our favorite art museum virtual field trips-and the world's large museum-is the Louvre with options for some of their best exhibition rooms and galleries. Explore rare Egyptian artifacts, iconic paintings, the beautiful structure of the building, and much more through their 360-degree viewing feature.
(NOTE: Several of these virtual tours require Flash Player.)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (aka the Met) developed #MetKids for, with, and by kids-but we think parents and teachers will have just as much fun using it. Our favorite features include a fun and highly interactive map, a "time machine" search function, informational and how-to videos, and so much more.

Instantly transport to the middle of Paris with the Musée d'Orsay and their online tours and art collection. Here you can explore art history with the largest collection of impressionist and post-impressionist masterpieces from renowned artists such as Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, and many more.

Also known as La Casa Azúl (the Blue House), this historic art museum was developed where renowned artist Frida Kahlo lived and created masterpieces. While there, you can learn about her life, her art, and more as you take a virtual tour through her former residence.

The British Museum and Google Cultural Institute teamed up to create one of our favorite interactive projects: The Museum of the World. The British Museum's digital art collection lets users travel through time-starting with 2,000,000 BC-while seeing how each historical piece in their collection connects with others. Wow!

Click and scroll your way around the National Gallery in London with their three interactive virtual tour options. The National Gallery has hundreds of paintings in its collection ready to be viewed online, many of which are from the Renaissance period.

Washington D.C.'s National Gallery of Art has a wide variety of great educational resources, including video tours of their exhibitions, in-depth looks at the best pieces of their collection, downloadable learning resources and exercises, pre-recorded lectures by artists and curators, and more.

One of Germany's largest museums, Pergamon is home to a variety of ancient artifacts, including the Ishtar Gate of Babylon and the Pergamon Altar.

The Rijksmuseum is the museum of the Netherlands and contains an online collection of well over 160,000 items. Not only is their digital collection incredibly stocked, but it's also one of the more immersive collections online today. In addition, we highly recommend you try their "stories" feature (shown above), which walks users through the story and emotions behind the artwork created.

Step inside the San Diego Museum of Art from anywhere! Enjoy 360-degree scans of your favorite galleries, zoom in to see art details, and read full label text in both English and Spanish, all from the comfort of home.

The San Francisco MoMA offers exclusive content featuring artists and their work online. Watch videos, read articles, and more right on their website.

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation has several art museums around the world, which means more history to absorb virtually! Their Collection Online has over 1,700 diverse artworks by over renowned 600 artists-and it is definitely worth checking out as one of our top art museum virtual field trips!

The Tate Modern put together this video tour of their famous Andy Warhol exhibit. Museum curators Gregor Muir and Fiontán Moran talk in-depth about Andy Warhol and his work through the lens of the immigrant story, his LGBTQ identity, and more.

Here you'll find the art collection of one of Florence, Italy's most famous families, the de'Medicis. Wander the halls from any classroom!

With an obvious focus on Vincent van Gogh, the Van Gogh Museum is home to the largest collection of van Gogh pieces in the world. The museum, virtual tours, ebook "stories," and online collection dive into the life of van Gogh and the inspiration behind his art. Moreover, we think teachers everywhere will appreciate how big a fan he was of reading books!

You can finally say you've seen the Sistine Chapel thanks to this online program! And, you can also virtually visit the Raphael Rooms, the Chiaramonti Museum, and more historic sites through these virtual tours by the Vatican Museums.

Did we miss one of your favorite art museum virtual field trips? Share them with us, and we might just add it to this list!

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20 Famous Art Museums You Can Visit from Your Living Room

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Take your students on art museum virtual field trips and tours to the Louvre, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and more!

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Museums, Theme Parks and Zoos - Oh My!

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From Disney World to Disneyland, you can experience the magic of mickey with these virtual rides.

Though Disneyland and Disney World may be closed right now it doesn't mean you still can't experience the Most Magical Place on Earth. And it's all thanks to the internet.

However, for those still looking to take a ride on Space Mountain, there is a way: Virtual rides.

Though these are not officially sanctioned virtual tours, previous guests to the parks have taken it upon themselves to ensure everyone can still experience Disney magic by uploading their experiences on various rides.
That includes the Frozen Ever After ride, located in Epcot. As well as a ride-along on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride in Disneyland. Those sitting at home right now can also watch a thrilling journey on Peter Pan's Flying Ride at Disneyland. Or take a heart-pumping ride on the Indiana Jones ride. For a bit more chill of a ride hop on the Alice in Wonderland caterpillars at Disneyland, too. And, virtual guests can even take a ride under the sea on The Little Mermaid adventure. But, no internet vacation to Disney would be complete without riding It's a Small World. Sorry, but you have to do it.
So yeah, this isn't exactly the same experience as you'd get in the park, but at least it can fill a little bit of the void and spark some wanderlust for when we can all visit the parks once more.

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These Virtual Disney Rides Will Make Your Couch the Happiest Place on Earth

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From Disney World to Disneyland, you can experience the magic of mickey with these virtual rides. Though Disneyland and Disney World may be closed right now it doesn't mean you still can't experience the Most Magical Place on Earth. And it's all thanks to the internet.

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Draw your favorite characters!

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Learn how to draw your favorite Disney characters!

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It's probably more fun to go on an actual hike, but there are some beautiful places to look at in these videos.

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As the weather gets warmer and cabin fever sets in, there's no better way to experience nature from home than with a virtual hike. Break out the pine-scented air freshener, hiking boots, and comfortable chair for a walk in the woods. Or go for a stroll around your local park-while both social distancing and paying attention to your surroundings-and watch videos featuring tree-filled valleys, rushing waterfalls, and massive mountains. No matter where you want to escape to, we have you covered with a guide to the best virtual nature tours.

Virtual Tour of Yellowstone National Park

Wander past kaleidoscopic geothermal features, get up close to bison and elk, and rush alongside the azure Yellowstone River. Typically overwhelmed by thousands of visitors, Yellowstone National Park often feels like a natural amusement park with endless throngs waiting to see Old Faithful and Mammoth Hot Springs. But with a virtual hike through Yellowstone, you'll escape the crowds and quickly see all the top sights-and go further than most dare to venture.

Take this opportunity to slow down and watch the bison congregate and the elk splash in the cool waters of Yellowstone Lake. From your high vantage point, you can see waterfalls cascade and mountain goats standing on invisible ledges. If you've ever dreamed of exploring the wonders of Yellowstone, there's no time like the present to put on the bug spray-you'll need it once the snow melts-and set a virtual course for Wyoming.

Death Valley Virtual Tour

Spring is around the time when nature turns up the heat in Death Valley National Park, so this is the perfect opportunity to virtually venture through the hottest and driest place in the United States. Travel along rubber-melting roads to discover vast expanses of lifeless desert. In the distance, observe mountains that seem close until you realize they are hidden behind the curve of the earth. You don't even need to look out your window at home because you can watch the rare wisp of a cloud slowly pass through the cerulean sky on this Death Valley virtual adventure.

Virtual Patagonia Excursion

Bundle up and get ready for a virtual trip to South America's mountainous wonderland, Patagonia. Leave the treacherous queues of Everest behind and find plenty of room to explore in the southern Andes Mountains. While Argentina may not seem like the best place to find glaciers, you can see plenty of them in Patagonia-not to mention fjords and lakes. And for those not accustomed to snow-or those missing it-you'll have plenty of chances to make a virtual snowball or two.

Iguazu Falls Travel Guide

A day's journey north of Patagonia and spanning both Argentina and Brazil, Iguazu Falls is another transnational marvel. Learn all about the 275 different waterfalls that make up Iguazu Falls from Expedia's virtual travel guide. Aside from the crashing cascades, Iguazu Falls also features one of the greatest displays on earth-countless rainbows in the mist. As the water slams down the rocks, a delicate spray welcomes the sun's rays to create a natural display like nowhere else. Once you get on the trail for your virtual hike, be sure to check out the parrots, toucans, and other tropical wildlife.

Yosemite National Park Virtual Hike

Walk beneath the waving sequoia canopy and step into Yosemite Valley, which nature photographer Ansel Adams described as, "A glitter of green and golden wonder in a vast edifice of stone and space." Take a stroll through the woods to Glacier Point for sweeping views of the verdant valley floor, and then head up to Washburn Point for incredible vistas of Yosemite's impressive geological features.

Next, take a virtual hike to Yosemite Falls and hear its tremendous roar before climbing the 3,600-foot (1,100-meter) granite monolith known as El Capitan. Complete your journey with a meander around the high country past many of the area's pristine and shimmering alpine lakes.

Virtual Hike on Mars

If you haven't been to Mars, you don't know what you're missing. Thanks to the fine folks at NASA and Google, you have a chance to follow in the tracks of the Curiosity rover and take a (hopefully not) once-in-a-lifetime trek around Mars. Put on your best spacesuit pajamas and click your way through the barren landscape. Up the immersion factor by donning your 80s/90s-style moon boots to simulate the decreased gravity by bounding around your apartment, home, or neighborhood. Mars is so uncharted and unknown that your leisurely exploration could uncover something no one else has ever seen, known, or imagined.

If you're looking for ways to educate and entertain your kids, check out this guide to kid-friendly virtual tours and activities. Where do you want to go on your next virtual hike?

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Virtual Hikes and Outdoor Activities | Expedia Viewfinder

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As the weather gets warmer and cabin fever sets in, there's no better way to experience nature from home than with a virtual hike. Break out the pine-scented air freshener, hiking boots, and comfortable chair for a walk in the woods.

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Congratulations to Ashlynn T, Warren N, Xavier O, Naeva R, Max J, Bettina B, Skylar T, Skylar B, Katelyn I, Aava G, Kamili R, Nova A, and Jaliyah Y. whose artwork was chosen for the HEB Virtual Art Show. Here's the link:

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Welcome to our Spring 2020 Virtual Art Show. These collections include very recent works completed at home during the school closure, alongside earlier works the artists completed at school.

We hope you'll enjoy both the elementary and secondary school collections -- and don't forget to use the "full-screen" button along the bottom of the slides!

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Visual & Performing Arts / Virtual Art Show - Spring 2020

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Welcome to our Spring 2020 Virtual Art Show. These collections include very recent works completed at home during the school closure, alongside earlier works the artists completed at school. We hope you'll enjoy both the elementary and secondary school collections -- and don't forget to use the "full-screen" button along the bottom of the slides!

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Here is one of my attempts to draw using real objects. I have a lot of left over Easter candy and it gave me an idea!

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Seeing all of the beautiful wild flowers as I walked in the park gave me the inspiration to use my  purple Skittles to make a Blue Bonnet.

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Watch this video to learn how to draw some flowers and then make your own garden!

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Super Simple Draw! - How To Draw for Kids

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How to Draw Flowers | Simple Drawing Lesson for Kids | Step By Step

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Use whatever you have available to make a gray scale, pencil and paper, objects in different shades of gray, or clothing, like I have chosen to do. (See below) Start with white and make each step of your scale a little darker until you get to black- or as dark as you can get. Take a picture if you can, and email it to: stephanielarsen@hebisd.edu Learning to use the gray scale effectively (as in shades and shadows) can add depth and realism to your art work.

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Using tints and shades from the gray scale can add depth to art work.

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Color Wheel with "Stuff" From Your House K-2nd

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Color Wheel with "Stuff" From Your House K-2nd

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Find things from around your house in all the colors on the color wheel. Take those objects and organize them into a color wheel. Take a picture if you can and email it to: stephanielarsen@hebisd.edu. Here's mine:

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Primary Secondary Tertiary     Color Wheel

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Primary Secondary Tertiary     Color Wheel

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This has some fun directed drawing activities. If you do one, please share it with me at: stephanielarsen@hebisd.edu

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Hey, art friends! Welcome to Art For Kids Hub! 🎨✏️ Here, you'll discover all sorts of awesome art lessons, from drawing to painting, and even some super cool origami. Whether you're a beginner or a budding artist, there's something fun for everyone!

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Check out this site! This artist does lots of Anime or Manga style how-to drawings plus she poses lots of fun art "challenges" .

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Animate My Life series, 700+ art challenges and drawing videos created by popular artist Mei Yu. Mei shares her funny, embarrassing, and memorable life experiences through her original animated series. She creates, writes, animates, and voices all her Animate My Life episodes. ★ Subscribe to follow Mei's new episodes and projects!

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Listen to Emily Arrow sing songs inspired by children's books . Review "The Dot" and "Louise Loves Art" along with many others.

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Emily Arrow is an award-winning children's songwriter and producer on a mission to inspire a young generation of artists, learners, and change-makers through the joy of music. Visit www.EmilyArrow.com to learn more & enroll in learning opportunities for all ages!

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Watch, sing and review some elements of art with Scratch Garden. Do you remember all the colors in the rainbow?
How are secondary and tertiary colors made?

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Art Songs! | Learning Songs Collection | Scratch Garden

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"Colors" - StoryBots Super Songs Episode 5 | Netflix Jr

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Learn about some famous artists by watching these short animated videos. They are informative and entertaining.

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Welcome to the wonderful world of Mati and Dada, where learning meets creativity and imagination. Seven year old Mati, a cheerful young girl with a zesty passion for art,is magically transported into the lives of great artists by her eccentric sidekick, Dada. Together these two friends go on excitin…

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This is a video showing how you can use coffee as "paint". Make sure you ask permission first!

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I made these portraits with things I found around my house.  You can do the same with whatever you have! I used plates for the face shape, but you can use anything you want. I'd love to see what you create. Take a picture and send it to my email: stephanielarsen@hebisd.edu

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I made this short video using the Stop Motion Studio app. It was a lot of fun and I learned a lot. Give it a try!

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This is so fun! You can do it yourself with a smart phone or tablet. If you have PERMISSION, download a stop motion app - I like the one called "Stop Motion Studio", it's the one used in this video. It's very easy to use -  4th -6th graders, you'll be able to start right away once you come up with an idea and gather your supplies. You can do animation with ANYTHING! Action figures, clay, food, clothing, the possibilities are endless. Be sure to ask permission and CLEAN UP after yourself!

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Watch this video to see how to make a Giacometti inspired sculpture.

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Use your paper tubes from paper towels and toilet paper to make some cool 3D art.