What does the “A” in “STEAM” represent and why is it so important? Hedda Sharapahn, an early childhood education advocate who is well known for her work with Fred Rogers Institute, has likened STEAM learning for young children to “appreciating the world around us”: science nurtures a sense of wonder and curiosity in young children; technology teaches them about tools; engineering encourages creative problem solving;...
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Summer isn’t complete without a visit to the Filene Center and Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts! With all-star performers, amazing local food and drinks, and beautiful natural views, there’s no better place to make memories that will last a lifetime. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of your Wolf Trap debut. 1. Before You Go Before you head...
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Teaching Partners from Greenbelt Children’s Center Share the Lessons They’ve Learned after 40 Years of Working in the Early Childhood Classroom For many young families with children at Greenbelt Children’s Center (GCC), located in Greenbelt, MD, preschool teachers Donna Bell Nance and Christine Grabisch aren’t simply educators and caregivers, they are their trusted partners. In fact, that partnership is a key part of GCC’s mission,...
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Washington, DC Area High School Teachers Help Students Bring their Stories to the Stage with Wolf Trap’s Grants for High School Performing Arts Teachers What do you do when you don’t see your story reflected in the world around you? You tell your own story. This year’s Wolf Trap Grants for High School Performing Arts Teachers are challenging their students to do just that by...
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A Conversation with Wolf Trap Teaching Artist Gabriela Cohen Meet Gabriela Cohen, a Spanish and English-speaking Wolf Trap Teaching Artist who is passionate about early childhood arts integration. With a background steeped in music, Cohen has a deep appreciation for the impact that music can have on young minds. In this interview, Cohen shares her strategies for connecting with educators and children, and offers advice...
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Expand your horizons this spring with 17 performances that are sure to inspire your future trips around the country and world. Even if you can’t actually travel, you can still explore new areas and cultures with shows at The Barns. There’s plenty of Irish music in store for those who wish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all month long. Hear the sound of flamenco in...
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Advice on Cultivating a Successful Internship Every year, Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts’ nationally recognized Internship and Apprenticeship Program employs dozens of young professionals looking to gain a competitive edge in their prospective careers. Paid positions─offered seasonally in the spring, summer, and fall─span a wide range of concentrations including communications and marketing, development, education, human resources, information technology, ticket services, stage management, and...
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When Fairfax County first grade teacher Kristin McClure first entered the field, she chose early childhood education because of the important role that high quality early learning plays in academic success. Today, McClure is an active participant with Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts’ classroom residency program, where she works closely with Wolf Trap Teaching Artists to adopt arts-integrated classroom techniques aligned...
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The Barns’ spring 2023 season welcomes back the collaboration of Wolf Trap and District of Raga! This captivating series features four more dynamic performances celebrating the musical and cultural influences of South Asian artists in the US. Ahead of the upcoming February 25 performance of Rachna Nivas’ Unedited: Kathak Indian Classical Dance, Wolf Trap sat down with District of Raga founder Nistha Raj to discuss...
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February may be the shortest month of the year but there’s no shortage of exciting performances and entertainment coming to The Barns. From pop and rock to comedy and jazz, there’s something for everyone in February. Check out what’s in store: February 2: Joe Pug Local artist alert! DMV native Joe Pug, known for his lyrical cleverness and plaintive harmonica stylings, makes his Wolf Trap...
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