Stories of Reynolda

Stories of Reynolda Tour Description

3rd-12th grade

This tour involves looking at art through conversation and written exercises.  It focuses on works of art with strong narrative elements and some key stories from Reynolda’s history. Students will focus on careful observation and will consider setting, character, and plot in works of art. Taking an element from one work of art, they will begin to write their own story.

NC Standard Course of Study Connections: 

ELA: SL.3-8.1, RL.3.1, RL.3.3, W.3.3, RL.4.1-3,  W.4.3, RL.5.1-2, W.5.3, RL.6.1-3, W.6.3, RL.7.2, W.7.3, RL.8.1-2, W.8.3

Visual Arts: 3.RE.1.1, 3.RE.1.2, 4.RE.1.2, 5.RE.1.2, 6.RE.1.1, 6.RE.1.2

Learning objectives: Students who experience a Stories of Reynolda tour will be able to

• identify setting, character, and plot in works of art through conversation or written exercise
• discuss a work of art in ways similar to a literary text
• practice visual literacy skills of observation and interpretation using works of art with strong narrative
• create, in written form, a beginning of their own story inspired by a work of art

Location: Reynolda House Museum of American Art

Available: until December 12, 2025; March 17-July 19, 2026

Accommodates: 8-48 people

90 minutes

$3 + tax per student

Questions? Contact Julia Tanner, julia@reynolda.org