Activities still available
September 2020
Connect with artworks from The Fitzwilliam Museum’s collection through seven new films that start with a guided relaxation, followed by exploration of the paintings from the comfort of your own home. We hope you enjoy!
Word search corner!
Baking with makaton – cinnamon biscuits!
W/C 24th August
Our weekly word search is Olympic sports!
W/C 17th August
Now Rowan is back up and running with a small number of studios we have activities for you all to get involved in to support new projects. Check out two below from wood and ceramics!
Throw, Catch!
Bethany has recorded a new song for you all from South Africa including movements. Why not have a go?
We have two new word searches for you all – asked by popular demand!
W/C 3rd August and 10th August
Makaton baking!
Check out Briony May who has her own YouTube channel for baking with a makaton tutor. She has some great recipes you can try at home and learn makaton as you go!
Football word search
It was the 54th Anniversary of England winning the World Cup on 30th July. Gordon has put together a football themed word search! Download and complete below or complete it online here.
Firstsite Artist Activity Packs
Stay inspired with activities from artists including Grayson Perry, Antony Gormley, Sarah Lucas, Gillian Wearing, Idris Khan, Cornelia Parker, Jeremy Deller, Vanley Burke, and many more. Download pack three below and if you would like more information on Firstsite or to see their other activity packs click here.
W/C 27th July
Man on the moon word search
Did you know it was the 51st anniversary of the moon landing on 21st July! Complete our themed word search. Or complete it online here!
Get musical on the Chrome Music Lab!
You can access the Chrome Music Lab on any device – phone, tablet, laptop – and try out the different activities to make sounds and music. Just click on any of the ‘Experiments’, then click the little yellow question mark for simple instructions on what to do. Which ‘Experiment’ is your favourite?
W/C 20th July
Play a drawing game!
All you need is two or three people, a piece of paper, a pencil and your imagination.
A look into the woods!
Join Russell in the woods plus a look back at our forest school adventures.
W/C 13th July
I Walk to the End of the Road
Learn ‘I Walk to the End of the Road’ with music tutor Bethany. Click on the video below to watch via Vimeo.
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Our good friend Alison from The Fitzwilliam Museum has shared this wonderful video with us. It is 1 of 7 videos available where you can enjoy some relaxation movement before moving on to look at a painting. We hope you enjoy! If you like this one you can go on to explore the others.
W/C 6th July
W/C 29th June
Wimbledon Champs
It is the 45th anniversary this week of Arthur Ashe becoming the first black player to win the Wimbledon Men’s Singles Trophy. Let’s celebrate by trying to find all of the Wimbledon Champs hidden in this word search… Or you can complete it online – Click here!
Access Art
The lovely people at Access Art have created these cards to give you interesting drawing ideas. Click the link and take a look – see what you can do and send a photo of your drawings to Hetti for the Feel Good Friday newsletter.
W/C 22nd June
Makaton sign of the week is ‘to help’
Create your own shaker!
Our friends at History works have a great activity to get musical…
Research these artists.
Grab your phone, laptop or tablet and research these artists. Find out more about they background and what they do. Maybe even have a go yourself!
W/C 15th June
Friendship flag activity
Did you know that this week is Learning Disability week 2020? The theme for this week is the importance of friendship during lockdown.
Take a look at the Mencap website here to learn more. They have also created a wonderful activity to create your own friendship flag which you can have a go at. Click on the link below to download.
W/C 8th June
The Wonder of a Pebble
In previous weeks we have encouraged you to take a look at Kettle’s Yard to discover their pebble challenge. Take a look at The Wonder of a Pebble activity from the Cambridge Curiosity and Imagination website to discover and imagine. Click here to see the full activity.
This activity is from the Cambridge Curiosity and Imagination website. We wanted to share it with you so you can then explore their site as they have so much to offer. Click here to see more of their website.
W/C 1st June
Christopher’s colouring carnival
Colour in Christopher’s carnival. Why don’t you have a go at creating your own?
Rowan’s art crossword.
Once you have all the answers, or as many as you can, download the answers – no cheating!
Create your own river of colour!
Collect colours from within the home or outside in the garden. Put them together to create a river of colour. You can do this through a collage, you can create a river in the garden, you could put it all to paper.
Click here to read the full activity in full and get inspired or you can download the PDF activity…
This activity is from the Cambridge Curiousity and Imagination website. We wanted to share it with you so you can then explore their site as they have so much to offer. Click here to see more of their website.
W/C 25th May
Makaton time
This week we are introducing our new Thursday Makaton online Zoom session. This will be each week at 2pm. We will be learning Katy Perry’s ‘Raw’. If you would like to join us all the information is just above and you can practice ‘Raw’ by clicking here! We look forward to seeing you then.
Incan textiles
The Incan empire existed in South America, near what is now Peru, 800 years ago. They were a large civilization with highly developed artwork. Some of the art they are most famous for was their textiles. Have a go at colouring in the one created before creating your own.
W/C 18th May
Getting creative at home
Last summer we had Fionn join us for a work placement for his module ‘Working in the Creative Industries’. During lockdown he has had to get creative to find ways to complete some of his work. Take a look at how he is using items from home to create monoprints using a wooden spoon and blue tack. Why don’t you have a go yourself!
W/C 11th May
Pebble Challenge!
Explore artworks, objects and ideas from the Kettle’s Yard Collection to create your own art. Each pebble marks an activity to make and do at home, using the things you find around your house.
W/C 4th May
35 Years of Rowan lyrics
Why not have a go at singing our 35 Years of Rowan song written and performed by our Rowan music students and Bethany. Lyrics and the song to sing along too below!
- 35 Years of Rowan 00:00
We miss you
Last week the Rowan staff got together to send a message out to all of our students, volunteers and supporters. Why don’t you have a go? Create your own message and take a photo of you holding it up. Then you can send it to Hetti to include in the e-newsletter or send to a friend, neighbour or family member!
W/C 27th April
Explore your soundscape
Find a place to sit outside – in the garden, on your front doorstep or by a window with it open. Sit and listen to discover your soundscape.
The British Museum
Did you know that a number of famous museums from all over the world have virtual tours available. So from your sofa you can explore! View the full list here or go to our favourite The British Museum.
W/C 20th April
W/C 14th April
W/C 6th April
The Hare of Woven Wood
This week’s drama Zoom session focuses on the story created by our Rowan Rangers ‘Hare of Woven Wood’. You can read the full story here:
Easter egg time
Fancy creating your own Easter egg? Download and print to design your own!
Easter egg time
Why don’t you have a go at making your on naturally dyed Easter eggs?
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