Finding the Fine Arts in the Generalist Teaching World

Here are some final images from my previous post about Grade 1/2 painting to Music. The song we listened and painted to was "The William Tell Overture". Each painting represents one of four parts of the song. Please email me at jrherman@cbe.ab.ca if you would like more info on doing this project!

Some of the most memorable end-of-the-year events has been our school Talent Show. It's amazing how the exceptional abilities come out in these kids when they are brave enough to step onto the stage. A Talent show is great for getting in your extra-curricular, students demonstrating citizenship, personal development and character and great break from the classroom for all classes at the end of the year. There are steps to a Talent Show! Plan well enough ahead and you'll be golden... Set the date for the Talent Show  - we do ours the same day as Sports Day. Get a committee or fly solo  - the more helping hands the better! Advertise the upcoming Talent Show to the school  - make announcements, show info on your blog, etc. Create an informative letter to go home to parents  - this is to notify parents that preparation for acts must been done on the students' own time (please let me know if you want a copy of this letter) Hold a brief meeting with students intereste