Miss W is a Drama Queen

This course has taught me a lot about incorporating dance into different curriculum areas. One lesson we got was incorporating dance into social studies, and let me tell you... it was pretty cool! At first, I didn't know what was happening. We got into groups and were given a bag of shapes. We were told to create a pattern with the shapes. This was our only instruction. Of course, our linear brains made a pattern in a straight line, but that's not terrible. All of a sudden, we were told that we had just choreographed a dance. WHAT? We were then given a legend of the types of movements that the shapes represented. We were then to follow our pattern and create a movement sequence using these terms. Legends and keys. That's what this was all about. Starting in grade one students are required to learn about mapping and using symbols in maps. Specific curriculum expectations that reflect this are:  B3.4 demonstrate an understanding of the basic elements of a map (e.g....

Pretty clever title for the blog huh? It totally describes me...Well, not really. But at the same time... yes. I don't know. I am really confusing when it comes to drama and dance and putting myself out there. I am probably one of the most reserved people you will meet. I am so quiet, I hardly ever talk. That is until you get to know me. Then I am a total chatterbox with absolutely no shame. While I remain in my shell around those who don't know me, if you were to put me on a stage, I am more than happy to put a show on for everyone. If I am performing, it's like I am a different person. While most of my performing has been done in music, I do have a secret love for drama and dance. Sometimes I wonder why I never pursued my dreams of being on broadway. But then I remember I have bills to pay. Teaching is pretty great though. It's like being the centre of attention in a very low key way. Anyway... While I love the arts, and think that they are important in education,...