Classroom Programs

Cultural Arts Program 
Provides age appropriate enrichment programs to Boyden Elementary School grades K-5. These programs generally support the Massachusetts curriculum frameworks. Programs range from characters like Mother Goose to Authors/Illustrators, experts in the field of Birds of Prey.  We have a holocaust survivor who speaks to the 5th grade.

Docent Program

Introduces students in grades 1-5 to the works of famous artists.  Parent volunteers go into their child’s classroom to talk about an artist’s work and how art is created – and often play games or make crafts (all of which are provided in advance).  In addition, docents bring different grades to the DeCordova Sculpture Park, Copley Square (for architecture), and the Museum of Fine Arts to see the real art on field trips!

Every classroom has room for multiple docents (the more the merrier!).  No specific background is necessary, and the schedule is flexible.  All field trips are open for all docents to participate as guides.  If you would like to present or just help with field trips, please contact Shivaun Brenizer (shivaunmarie@yahoo.com).  Everyone is welcome.

Step 1: Sign up as a docent for your child’s class. 

Step 2: Someone who has given the unit/gone on the trip in a previous year will present it to this year’s docents in a short meeting – where you also receive clear guides with questions (and answers!) for you to use.

Step 3: You join the class and explore the artwork together!

What's It Like?
(To be deaf, blind or physically Handicapped?)
This PAC-sponsored volunteer-supported program is designed to expose our Second Graders to the experiences of those living with disabilities and guide them to an understanding of the commonalities and differences among us all.

Program objectives

• Give a sense of what it might be like to be deaf, blind or physically challenged.

• Promote acceptance on social, intellectual and recreational levels.

• Demonstrate through discussion that we are more alike, because of our feelings.

• Assist the non-handicapped,feel comfortable in their presence and to be respectful and sensitive.

• Create a positive attitude toward handicap people.

Please contact Joe Grant if you are interested in helping with this wonderful program.