Touchstones February Update

A FREE Lesson for Black History Month, a Valentine's Discount, and more!

Celebrating Black History Month

We’re celebrating Black History Month with Loïs Mailou Jones’ painting, A Shady Nook!

This FREE Touchstones lesson – appropriate for grades 5-12 – helps your students examine the work and perspective of a Black artist, while building visual literacy, communication, and collaboration skills. It includes not only a discussion on the artwork, but also an excerpt from an interview with Jones.

Click Here To Receive This Free Lesson!

What's Happening This Month

We ❤️ Our Teachers!

Happy Valentines Day from Touchstones! To show our love for the Touchstones community, we're offering 10% off class sets from now until the end of the month. Use code VALENTINE at check out or email schoolprograms@touchstones.org to place your order today!

Place Your Order Now!

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Online Community Discussions

Stay connected to the Touchstones community through our Third Thursday and bi-weekly Saturday discussion groups. During each session, we explore a text highlighting another aspect of community. These virtual events require no advanced prep and are open to anyone. The next discussions will be held on Thursday, February 17th, and Saturday, February, 19th.

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2022 Open Enrollment Workshops

Registration for our 2022 Open Enrollment trainings is now available on our website. If you've never had formal Touchstones training, these are great opportunity to build discussion leadership skills. Scholarship seats are available if finances are a barrier.

View Dates and Register

Share Your Touchstones Story

The Touchstones community spans the globe! Help us spread the word about the amazing work happening in your classroom or community group by sharing your story on social media. Use the hashtag #BeyondTheSocraticSeminar or complete this form to be featured in an upcoming #TouchstonesSpotlight on our channels.