Folklife Resources for Educators

Sponsoring Organization Information

New Hampshire Council on the Arts
2 1/2 Beacon Street, Suite 225
Concord, NH 03301-4447 (603) 271-2789

Heritage Arts Build-A-Picture Activities
by New Hampshire State Council on the Arts
http://www.nh.gov/folklife/learning/index.htm

Activities to introduce students in grades 3-12 to New Hampshire traditions and heritage arts. Puzzle activities on traditional arts topics include ash basket making, blacksmithing, dog sledding, fly tying, contra dance, and sheep sheering. The activities are designed to help students learn about traditional arts and artists, broaden literacy skills, develop basic research interests, and nurture writing skills. Background information is provided to expand on the activities in the classroom and community.

Sponsoring Organization:
New Hampshire Council on the Arts
2 1/2 Beacon Street, Suite 225
Concord NH 03301-4447
(603) 271-2789
http://www.nh.gov/nharts/