Category Archives: Arts Advocacy

Introducing Young Children to Great Art

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Lullabies

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.”  ~Pablo Picasso In recent weeks, the four and five-year olds in my class have been getting acquainted with the art of Pablo Picasso … Continue reading →

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The Arts in a Kindergarten Classroom: 2013 in Review

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Lullabies

“The arts’ position in the school curriculum symbolizes to the young what adults believe is important.” ~ Elliot W. Eisner Now that 2013 has come and gone, I find myself reflecting on the different ways that I shared arts experiences … Continue reading →

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Music for Infants, Toddlers and Those Who Teach and Care for Them

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Lullabies

“A  good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.” ~ Brad Henry Recently I delivered a workshop to an amazing group of Early Childhood Education students at George Brown College.  Specifically, I was asked … Continue reading →

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Music and Children in Film

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Lullabies

“We don’t accomplish anything in this world alone … and whatever happens is the result of the whole tapestry of one’s life and all the weavings of individual threads from one to another that creates something.” ~ Sandra Day O’Connor … Continue reading →

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My Week at CAMMAC Music Camp

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Lullabies

“Use the talents you possess, for the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except the best.” ~ Henry Van Dyke I spent the first week of July in the Laurentians, immersed in listening to and learning to … Continue reading →

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When Schools Lose Music Programs

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Lullabies

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ~ Plato Last night I resumed teaching a music class to pre-service educators, and was reminded of what had initially motivated me … Continue reading →

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Picture Books about Obstacles on the Creative Path

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Lullabies

“Transformation of any kind always exacts a holy tussle. The newborn butterfly struggles to open its wings so it can conjure up the strength to fly. So, too, with artists, inventors, mystics, and entrepreneurs.” ~ Tama Kieves After writing the … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Sights and Sounds of Toronto

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Lullabies

Last Saturday I spent the day enjoying some activities in Toronto that were part of Jane’s Walk (http://www.janeswalk.net/).  A friend had reminded me about the event and I discovered two walks that I thought might give me a new perspective on … Continue reading →

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For The Teachers Who Inspire Us

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Lullabies

“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.”  ~ Albert Einstein Lately I have been thinking about who my teachers were – the ones who were kind, the ones who seemed to … Continue reading →

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Equity and Arts Education

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Lullabies

 “Education and training are the keys to the future. A key can be turned in two directions. Turn it one way and you lock resources away; turn it other way and you realize resources and give people back to themselves.” … Continue reading →

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