October 24, 2007

Theme:  Pumpkin Decoration/Carving and Halloween Party

Goal of Session or Activity:  Each student will carve of decorate the pumpkin of their choosing as a take home project.  Students will also be introduce to the Mexican version of bingo, El Loterria.  Students will play the game and small prizes will be distributed.  Refreshments will be provided; pop, cookies, chips and pizza.  Several students contributed treats.

Books and or/materials featured: Pumpkin carving kits, patterns and tools were provided.  Medium sized pumpkins were available for all students.  Paints were made available for those who chose not to carve their pumpkin.  Tables were covered in newspapers.  Library books on pumpkin decorating were made available.  Garbage cans and clean up materials were made available.  Refreshments were provided.  Loterria game cards and duplicates were passed out.  Game markers were provided.  Small prizes were accumulated over time in preparation for this event.

Number attending: Nineteen students attended.

October 10, 2007

Theme: Designing Masks

Goal of Session or Activity: Each student will pick a style of store-bought mask to decorate and embellish.  These masks would be suitable for Halloween attire if desired.  Students will find the mask a vehicle to express emotion or alter ego. Completion of the mask will give a sense of self accomplishment.  Students will learn about each other in the process.  Play acting and role playing avenues will be opened.

In addition, some students have returned mini skeletons from the writing class the week before which are dressed in character.

 

Books and/or Materials Featured: A variety of store bought Halloween masks were provided.  There were many styles and compositions to choose from.  Instructor provided paints, glitter and embellishments, fabrics, furs etc.  Students were limited only by their imaginations.

 

Number Attending: Twelve students attended.