top of page
Waving laptop girl.png

Virtual Art Rooms

LEAP was founded during the fiscal crisis of the 1970s, as a response to the decline of arts programs in schools. More than 40 years later, as we face the COVID-19 pandemic, LEAP's mission is more critical than ever. When NYC schools closed in March, LEAP acted immediately by developing Virtual Art Rooms that bring joy, creativity, and mindfulness into the homes of NYC children. LEAP's programs support social and emotional development and guide kids through song, dance, visual art, and movement activities.

Meet Our Teaching Artists!

About LEAP's Virtual Art Rooms

  • LEAP Virtual Art Rooms use Google Classroom as the hub for remote learning.

  • At least one school staff member will be invited to join the LEAP created space, along with all participating students.

  • LEAP full time arts educators will lead the design and manage the facilitation, engagement, and attendance in Google Classrooms. They will also provide student feedback and critique of work.

  • Project-based unit plans are developed for each program and include: original recorded videos, extended arts instruction and assignments, project submissions which involve peer-to-peer discussion and teacher feedback, and virtual culminating events to connect peers and their work.

  • New content aligned to current LEAP programs, adapted for virtual spaces and equitable creative ideas knowing access to art supplies may be limited in some households during the pandemic.

Virtual Art Room Offerings

_MG_9663.jpg
Girl Painting on Floor.png

Visual Arts

Drama

Dancing Mia jumping.png

Dance

Violin Girl.png
Copy of BAC93031-2853-4AB8-AEF0-AF20749E

Musical Theater

Music

Boy coloring.png

Literacy

STEM boy.png
IMG_20200427_190400-01.jpg

Mindfulness

Interested? 

Free Mini Lessons

Screen%20Shot%202020-07-08%20at%2010.11_

The SMILE Song

Sing along with Ms. Taj and share your own video of you singing too! Grades K-5.

Screen Shot 2020-07-07 at 11.05.55 AM.pn

Coffee Stain Challenge

Turn your feelings into artwork with this Coffee Stain Challenge. Grades K-5.

Screen Shot 2020-07-08 at 10.15.24 AM.pn

LEAP Literacy

Learn how to make your own art book! 

                           Grades K-5.

Screen Shot 2020-07-08 at 10.17.31 AM.pn

Cardboard Tubes

Screen Shot 2020-07-07 at 11.27.48 AM.pn

POD Maps

Channel your inner inventor by creating toys out of cardboard. Grades K-5.

Learn how to create and utilize a group of people you trust in times of need. Grades 1-8.

Screen Shot 2020-07-07 at 10.36.49 AM.pn

Acts of Kindness

Screen Shot 2020-07-07 at 11.35.25 AM.pn

Grounded

Explore different acts of kindness and learn how to share them with others. Grades 1-8.

Learn how to stay grounded with this Mindfulness activity. Grades 1-8.

Screen Shot 2020-07-08 at 10.19.32 AM.pn

TE 8 Circles

Generate creative ideas quickly with this fun challenge! Grades 3-8.

Screen Shot 2020-07-07 at 11.43.43 AM.pn

Senses Meditation

You’ll explore all 5 senses in this centering meditation. Grades 1-8.

Screen Shot 2020-07-08 at 12.48.17 PM.pn

Character Traits

Explore different character traits with this theater activity! Grades 4-8.

Screen Shot 2020-07-08 at 12.49.50 PM.pn

How do we tell stories?

 Learn how to perform your own story. Grades 4-8.

Screen Shot 2020-07-08 at 12.50.54 PM.pn

Shape & Gesture

Warm up with this theater movement exercise! All ages.

Screen Shot 2020-07-08 at 12.52.13 PM.pn

Shake Out

Get your body moving with this drama warm-up! All ages.

Screen Shot 2020-07-08 at 12.54.49 PM.pn

Character Traits & Titles

Learn how to identify character traits in this drama exercise! Grades 4-8.

Screen Shot 2020-07-08 at 12.58.37 PM.pn

Betty Bought Butter 

Tackle this tongue twister! All ages.

Screen Shot 2020-07-13 at 10.39.53 AM.pn

Lips, Teeth, Tip of Tongue

Warm up your voice with this tongue twister. All ages.

Screen Shot 2020-07-13 at 10.41.04 AM.pn

Found Character

Create your own character with items found around your home. Grades 4-8.

bottom of page