Integrating fractions and mathematical communication, students create math-based murals using simple art materials and techniques. Nationally credentialed teaching artist Molly Johnson introduces the work of professional artists who use math as their inspiration. Students do the same and practice conceptual, representational, and abstract understandings of fractions. This residency engages students’ creativity and mathematical thinking through hands-on artmaking.
NJSLS Standards
Kid Friendly Standards
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Number & Operation Fractions
Measurment & Data
SEL Competencies
Molly is a proud part of the Young Audiences New Jersey/Eastern Pennsylvania family, where her art residencies blend discovery in hands on making with reading, social studies, math, social and emotional learning, and community-mindedness. She continuously strives to keep her professional artistry ever-fresh by engaging her visual art skills within public art projects and a regular gallery presence.
Molly aims to teach students unique, innovative, and creative ways of understanding the world around them.
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Young Audiences' mission is to inspire young people and expand their learning through the arts.
Young Audiences believes that all students deserve equal access to the arts and we strive to provide meaningful art experiences to young people regardless of cognitive or physical development, socio-economic status, or geographic location.
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