Cree8 Conference in November 2012

This looks like an excellent workshop! Should be of value for any teacher.

 

EDEL 302 Art Definitions & other Resources

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Our in class Art Definitions according to our brainstorming ideas in groups….pretty interesting outcomes.

The Dot by Peter Reynolds

Excellent Resource for ART

We also watched an interesting video worth using as resource in the classroom.  It can be accessed through Scholastic on DVD or book.  However, the book can be bought at Amazon or an online version is available too.  I also found it on YouTube and worth the watch.

Here are those links:

• Online Version: $7.00 
• Book at Amazon: $ 11.55 or less
• YouTube Video: Free
• DVD at Amazon: $16.99 or less

Here is another one of Peter Reynolds books…

ISH by Peter Reynolds

The sequel to The Dot…

• Book at Amazon: $11.55 or less

 

Lorax~ Excellent Environmental Story for Kids or use in classroom

Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (2012)

  86 min  –  Animation | Family | Fantasy  –  2 March 2012 (Canada)

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Ratings: 6.5/10 from 442 users   Metascore: 51/100
Reviews: 7 user | 34 critic | 20 from Metacritic.com

A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.

 

 

Directors: Chris Renaud, Kyle Balda

Writers: Ken Daurio (screenplay), Dr. Seuss (book), and 1 more credit »

Stars: Zac Efron, Taylor Swift and Danny DeVito

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…Universal’s 3D feature film adaption of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax is actually the second time the beloved writer’s story has been brought to the screen – the first time being an animated short that premiered on TV back in 1972. In that 40-year span between Lorax adaptations, the issue of environmental preservation has continued to rage, and so the tale is (unfortunately) as relevant today as it was decades ago.

 But is a 3D movie rife with musical numbers, slapstick comedy and a “hip” modern edge really the best delivery system for a message to kids about environmental responsibility? Or is the presentation of the message at odds with the message itself?…Click here to continue reading the Review…

 

 

NEW BOOK by Janet WIlson: Shannen and the Dream for a School

Here is a must see…

SHANNEN’S DREAM

Shannen Koostachin of Attawapiskat First Nation had a dream – safe and comfy schools and culturally based education for First Nations children and youth. She worked tirelessly to try to convince the federal government to give First Nations children a proper education before tragically passing away at the age of 15 years old in 2010. Now it is our turn to carry her dream forward.

“All students in Canada deserve a learning environment that they are proud to attend, and that gives them hope. 
We want the same hope as every other Canadian  student.”              
                                 Shannen Koostachin, 13, 
                               Attawapiskat First Nation

Janet Wilson, Canadian Author, Artist, Speaker has written a book on Shannen’s Dream.  Janet also has written other excellent books to add to your resources, classroom, and/or library.

Home: www.janetwilcon.ca

Recently Released book called “Shannen and the Dream for a School“: http://www.janetwilson.ca/shannen-and-the-dream-for-a-school.html