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Category Archives: Arts Advocacy
The Secret Life of Artist Girl
“Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.” ~ e.e. cummings When school came to an end a boy in my class gave me a beautiful framed message … Continue reading
Creativity and Wellness
“All art forms are in the service of the greatest of all arts: the art of living.” ~ Bertolt Brecht In February I attended a workshop on the Arts, Creativity and Wellness, which was very timely given the current focus … Continue reading
On Being a Workshop Presenter
“We learn from trying new things. We learn from other artists as well. In workshops I like to start by saying that I plan to learn from the students while they learn from me.” ~ Robert Bissett On March 7, … Continue reading
Posted in Arts Advocacy, Children's Music, Curriculum in Early Childhood, Exploring Creativity, Music and Movement, Teacher Education, Uncategorized
Tagged Conestoga College, Early Learning and Child Care Conference, emerging literacy, music in early childhood, Musical Links to Literacy, presenting a workshop
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The Power of Professional Development
“A Great Teacher is like a fountain; she draws from the still deep waters of personal growth and professional knowledge to serve others from her abundant overflow.” ~ Wynn Godbold Today I delivered my workshop, Musical Links to Literacy, to … Continue reading
Simple Gifts (and Bubbles of Happiness)
“The only thing you sometimes have control over is perspective. You don’t have control over your situation. But you have a choice about how you view it.” ~ Chris Pine For those of you who follow my blog, perhaps you noticed … Continue reading
Posted in Arts Advocacy, Exploring Creativity, Uncategorized
Tagged art therapy, creativity, happiness
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Introducing Young Children to Great Art
“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 and … Continue reading
The Arts in a Kindergarten Classroom: 2013 in Review
“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
Music for Infants, Toddlers and Those Who Teach and Care for Them
“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
Posted in Arts Advocacy, Children's Music, Curriculum in Early Childhood, Exploring Creativity, Music and Movement, Teacher Education, Uncategorized
Tagged arts curriculum for ECEs, creative arts in teaching, George Brown College, Kimberly Bezaire, music for infants and toddlers, workshop
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Music and Children in Film
“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
My Week at CAMMAC Music Camp
“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