Not the Mural of the Story
Jennifer Matsalla reflects on working with Cree-Métis artist Rebecca Baird to create a school mural and incorporate Indigenous knowledge and community into her arts program.
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Fighting Climate Anxiety with Imagination
The climate crisis is no longer theoretical and our students are worried.
More Than a Page
Tina Zita reflects on creating opportunities for her students to represent themselves.
Building Cultural Agency
Neeru Sekhon writes about creating a community-focused cultural hub and the power of the arts to create opportunities for self-representation and reflection.
Art Dolls: Expressions of Artistic Equity and Diversity
What is a doll? If you were asked that question, visions of cherubic-faced porcelain dolls, G.I. Joe action figures or perhaps even the latest fad – Monster High dolls – would come to mind. What if someone asked you what an “art doll” was?
Carnival in the Classroom
To think that what began as a sign of my “happy place” and a reminder of the summer that was and of who I am now serves to stimulate curiosity among my primary students. It’s a sign that learning in this classroom will be given a fun and meaningful context.
Discovering the Magic of Music: Ottawa Elementary Students Write a Song about
In the summer of 2012, Dana Campbell, a grade 2/3 teacher at Churchill Alternative School in Ottawa, heard a song that resonated so much for her that she called a fellow teacher so that she could play it for her.
Every Day is Arts Day (Professional Services)
As an elementary teacher, I have witnessed first hand the value of an arts-rich education. Experiences in the arts offer many benefits to our students.
ArtSmart: Using Art to Make Poetry Happen
Two years ago Lisa Galvan and colleague Kevin Alles, members of the Greater Essex County Teacher Local, created a visual arts resource for Intermediate teachers in their board. This was made possible through a grant from the Teacher Learning and Leadership Program (TLLP).
My Place Amongst Trees
Muskoka is an ideal place for an outdoor classroom. Algonquin Park lies just beyond our small town and its trees tower over the back of our schoolyard.