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HALLOWEEN & THE CREATIVE ARTS

 

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The success of a creative project isn’t measured by its outcome. The process is what gives it it’s lasting impression, leaving behind the sought after imprint of fulfilment for our children.

Written by Lorrie Holmes

 

Ever considered making a music video with your class then decided against it because it seemed too daunting a task? The good news is that it doesn’t need to be. There is a way to simplify this type of project into something very manageable. One that will set up each student for success and even you, the teacher. Here’s how we did it in the above video. By breaking our project into 5 manageable steps.

 

 

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October 30, 2018 0 comment
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DiD A FAiRY DROP THiS?

This is the question six year old Oliver asked when he held up his big cousin’s ring for an inspection at a recent family dinner.  Always precious and often profound are the questions our youngsters pose to us. This is why we have decided to include questions and answers like these from the youngest minds in our KiDS ViEWS features. Our very first story came to me unexpectedly, in the living room at my in-laws during family time. I couldn’t pass up on this opportunity, and here’s why. Soon afterwards, six year old Oliver had another darling question that he also posed to us adults in the room before dinner (me included). The more we thought about it, the more profound we realized my nephew’s question really was. So much so that I reached for a napkin to write it down. Here it is, along with a drawing he created about this afterwards.

 

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October 1, 2018 0 comment
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TECH BUNNY, A GRAPHIC STORY

Created by child author & illustrator, Joanne Hong.
Student of CWC (Creative Writing for Children Society of British Columbia)

Emmy the bunny had been orphaned her whole life. But when she discovered a box that contained weird, wacky, and wonderful gadgets and gizmos that were created by her hidden father from the future, her whole life was about to change. When Emmy was suddenly met up by her jealous uncle that was out to destroy her, she tried using these special items to defeat him! Read this story to go on a fantastical, majestic, time-traveling adventure and see how the future can connect with us.

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July 15, 2018 1 comment
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TAKE THE H E R O CHALLENGE

 

Be a hero for a family in need, by GIFTING A NIGHT at Ronald McDonald House.

WE CAN BE HEROES COMMUNITY HELPER PROGRAM has just been delivered to preschools and elementary schools throughout the community of South Delta, British Columbia, Canada, thanks to our sponsor, Steve Krawchuk, owner of McDonald’s Restaurants in both Tsawwassen and Ladner.  This creative arts package includes a printed and digital book, original song and music video, along with fun story extending activities to help the kids better explore the meaning of community and to learn about the many local heroes we have all around us. Within the community focused context of this program, everyone can be a hero. This begins with the children, and we are challenging them, and any supportive adults in their lives – parents, teachers, so forth – to become heroes for other kids. We have come up with a Community Hero Challenge for everyone to get involved in.

As kids, families and teachers download the We Can Be Heroes digital book and song, there is a percentage that goes towards Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon. “We are really excited about this.” Steve explains, “We are challenging our community to take part in this fundraiser.  Let’s see how many downloads we can achieve. For every $75.00 raised for Ronald McDonald House, a family gets to offset the cost of a one night stay.”

 

 

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April 27, 2018 1 comment
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Interview with author, Lindsay Sealey

BOLD NEW GIRLS – Author, Educator and Girl Champion, Lindsay Sealey is helping young girls become the strong leaders of our future by practicing using their voices today.

 

Interviewed by Paige, 10 years old.

 

Today we have the author of Growing Strong Girls, Lindsay Sealey. I’ve read the book and I find it is detailed, interesting, warmhearted and it really pulls the reader in. I interviewed Lindsay and asked her several questions about what I wanted to know most.

PAIGE:  What lesson do you want to teach girls and their parents? What do you think would be the most important lesson?

LINDSAY: I think the most important lesson in the book is around making time to connect. I know parents want time so they can talk to their girls and listen to their stories and what’s really going on for them. And I know girls really want time with their parents to tell them their stories.

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April 23, 2018 0 comment
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MOVIE REVIEW, A WRINKLE IN TIME

WRITTEN BY MOVIE REVIEWER, Kennedy, Grade 7 Student

 

My name is Kennedy and I am twelve years old. I live in Delta with my mom, dad and brother. In my free time I like to dance, read and write. I  dance ballet, jazz, modern and lyrical three times a week. I’m very excited to be writing movie reviews for KiDS NEWS & REViEWS! Thats a little bit about me!

 

 

A WRINKLE IN TIME

A Wrinkle In Time is about a girl named Meg Murray who goes on an adventure in time with her brother and friend Calvin to try and save her father, who has been missing for four years. Her father was a scientist who was interested in learning about time travel and different dimensions. Along the way they travel through many different dimensions and meet many new friends and enemies. I think Meg is a hero because she is willing to do anything to save the people she loves. Although she is unsure what she has to do to find her father she is determined to save him. The movie was very exciting and there was never a dull moment. The lands that they visited out in space were beautiful and detailed and the characters were relatable and unique. Because of that I would not change anything about A Wrinkle In Time. My favourite character in A Wrinkle In was probably Meg because she was loving and brave throughout the whole movie. Overall I thought A Wrinkle In Time was an amazing movie about a hero and I would definitely recommend it.

 

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April 23, 2018 0 comment
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COMIC STRIP SERIES

 

 

Hi. My name is Parker and I am the author and illustrator of a brand new comic series called, Unlikely Heroes, that will be published regularly in KiDS NEWS & REViEWS. I am 10 and a half years old and I play football and soccer. I have a dog named Kona and she plays with me. I also have a sister named Kennedy and we live with my mom and dad. That’s a little about me! My first comic strip  is about a cat that saves a bird.

 

April 23, 2018 0 comment
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Part 1. We Can Be Heroes Classroom Review Series

Teacher Ana had fun today introducing a new Community Helper Creative Arts Theme to her preschool students at Neverland Children’s Centre in Ladner, British Columbia.

 

 

ORDER OF TODAY’S ACTIVITIES

1.   Ana introduces the children to the We Can Be Heroes music video.

Ana discusses what a hero is. Children share their ideas of the people in their community whom they consider to be the everyday heroes.

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March 7, 2018 0 comment
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MEET OUR 1ST EVER EVERYDAY HERO

 

Written by LORRIE HOLMES

For the launch of KiDS NEWS & REViEWS, we have created our editorial lineup around the theme of The Everyday Hero. We did so because it’s empowering. It focuses on selflessness, bravery, and respect. On doing things for the sole purpose of helping others while not expecting anything in return. Our mandate is to focus on what we have to offer our society instead of what is lacking. These are all the things we want our children to think about. As the editor and parent of KiDS NEWS & REViEWS, I’m wanting to keep our children’s voices proactive. Focusing them on what can be gained if they share their communication with each other, and with us adults – as both teachers and caregivers. Regardless of their ideas, thoughts and emotions, I encourage our kids to share them all. To fully express themselves by coming up with their own opinions and solutions. Not unlike us adults, kids also want to feel heard and understood. So let’s encourage them to lend us their voices, and even their hearts if we’re really lucky! As children write the content here, they will speak directly to each other. As editor, I am thrilled to work with them on shaping their stories to be emotionally intelligent, inspiring and honest. This will hopefully open up a whole new world of communication for them – and even for us adults – to help us better guide our youth in our ever changing world.

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February 19, 2018 1 comment
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