Educational Project

Educational Project Plan: "Welcome" — Middle School

Main Issue: First days at school
Scenario: Classroom
Methodology: Service-Learning
Articulating Axis: Arts and Aesthetic Experiences

Overview of the Project

Component	Details
Title	Welcome
Grade	Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Main Issue	First days at school: helping new students feel welcomed and comfortable
Scenario	Classroom environment
Methodology	Service-Learning (5 stages)
Articulating Axis	Arts and Aesthetic Experiences

Stage 1: Starting Point (Sensitization)

Time	Activities	Objectives	Activities Adapted for Middle School
1 hour	Discussion & Reflection	To sensitize students about the importance of welcoming new students	Use age-appropriate videos or stories about first days; facilitate a class discussion encouraging students to share their feelings about starting school
30 min	Art Activity: "My First Day" Collage	To express feelings creatively about beginnings	Students create a collage using drawings, magazine cutouts, or photos representing their first day experiences or hopes for new students

Methodology Moments:

Sensitization: Raise awareness about empathy and inclusion through discussions and arts.

Adaptation: Use simple language, visual aids, and encourage personal expression suitable for middle school students.

Stage 2: What I Know and What I Want to Know

Time	Activities	Objectives	Activities Adapted for Middle School
1.5 hours	Brainstorming & Research	Identify students’ current knowledge and questions about starting school	Students list what they know about making new students feel welcome; research ideas for inclusion and arts-based activities to ease first-day anxiety
30 min	Group Sharing & Question Formulation	Clarify uncertainties and interests	Students share their questions and curiosity about the topic, fostering ownership and engagement

Methodology Moments:

Research & Needs Identification: Encourage critical thinking and empathy.

Adaptation: Use group discussions, visual organizers, and guided questions to suit middle school cognitive levels.

Stage 3: Planning the Solidarity Service

Time	Activities	Objectives	Activities Adapted for Middle School
1 hour	Designing Welcome Art Projects	Plan activities to create welcoming environments	Students collaboratively design art projects (e.g., welcoming posters, murals, or personalized welcome cards) with themes of friendship and inclusion
30 min	Resource Planning & Task Division	Organize materials and assign roles	List needed supplies; assign roles (e.g., artist, organizer, presenter) to ensure active participation

Methodology Moments:

Project Planning: Foster teamwork, responsibility, and creativity.

Adaptation: Use visual planning tools and group discussions to facilitate decision-making.

Stage 4: Executing the Service

Time	Activities	Objectives	Activities Adapted for Middle School
2 hours	Creating Art & Welcoming Materials	Produce welcoming art projects	Students create posters, greeting cards, or mural sections, incorporating their artistic talents and cultural expressions
30 min	Presentation & Delivery	Share the created materials with new students	Organize a mini "Welcome Fair" where students present their artworks and personally greet new students

Methodology Moments:

Service Implementation: Hands-on creation and direct impact on the school community.

Adaptation: Use age-appropriate tools, encourage personal expression, and foster peer support.

Stage 5: Sharing, Evaluation, & Reflection

Time	Activities	Objectives	Activities Adapted for Middle School
1 hour	Reflection Circles & Artistic Reflection	Reflect on experiences and learning	Students share reflections verbally or through creating "reflection posters" or journals about what they learned and felt
30 min	Presentation to School Community	Celebrate achievements and share insights	Organize a small exhibition or assembly to showcase artworks and share experiences with the school community

Methodology Moments:

Evaluation & Reflection: Foster self-awareness, empathy, and civic responsibility.

Adaptation: Use open-ended questions and artistic expressions suitable for middle school students.

Summary of the Educational Timeline

Phase	Duration	Key Activities	Main Focus
Start & Sensitization	1.5 hours	Discussions, arts activity	Empathy and awareness
Research & Needs	2 hours	Brainstorming, research, sharing	Understanding and curiosity
Planning	1.5 hours	Designing projects, resource planning	Organization and teamwork
Implementation	2.5 hours	Artistic creation, welcoming event	Service and creativity
Reflection & Sharing	1.5 hours	Reflection, presentations	Learning and community building

Final Notes

Age-Appropriate Language & Activities: All activities are designed considering middle school students’ cognitive and social development, encouraging autonomy, creativity, and empathy.

Arts & Aesthetic Integration: Artistic expressions serve as tools for emotional expression, cultural exchange, and community building.

Assessment: Use reflective journals, peer feedback, and facilitator observations to evaluate student engagement, empathy development, and artistic output.

This comprehensive plan adheres to the Service-Learning methodology and integrates arts-based experiences to foster a welcoming environment for new students, helping middle schoolers develop social skills, empathy, and artistic expression.