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At each grade level, the arts (visual arts, drama, movement,
music, poetry and literature) are used as ways of learning
as well as ways of expressing what has been learned. Children
perform plays, sing, write poetry, create collages, design
models, paint, sew, sculpt with clay and draw as part of their
inquiry process and in response to themes they are studying
in the classroom.
The arts are integrated into the regular classroom day. In
addition, children experiment with various visual art media
to discover line, shape, form, texture and color. Art appreciation
is a regular part of the curriculum; children learn about
famous artists from many cultures and times, and often experiment
with art activities in the style of a particular artist.
Artists-In-Residence bring additional enrichment experiences
to the children. Recent residences have offered children the
chance to learn song-writing, drumming, and mural painting
from working artists. Often arts residences have a multi-cultural
focus. Performance opportunities happen throughout the year,
ranging from the school choir singing in the May Day Parade,
to informal plays performed for parents or classmates.
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