What:
I didn't realize until now how literally any book you read can have dance and movement brought into the mix. One of the story presentations in our class was "Amazing Grace." It was about a little girl who wanted to be Peter Pan in the school play, but others were discouraging her from her goals. Her family helped her to not give up and she ended up getting the part because she gave her best effort. I wouldn't have considered that book for this assignment, but the group did a great job having each group act out emotions Grace felt at different times in the book.
So What:
I am realizing more and more with each creative arts class lesson that there are many, many ways to incorporate the arts, including movement and dance in everything that is taught in the classroom. Studies have proven that using the arts enhances education and helps students learn more effectively.
Now What:
My students will know that the arts will be an integral part in their learning process in my classroom. They will know it is the norm and accept and enjoy when I teach topics enhanced by using the many options of creative arts.
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