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Exploring Mental Health through Story Drama in the Elementary Classroom with Michelle Gram Giesen - May 6 (Toronto)

In this interactive workshop, participants are guided through a Story Drama, or immersive storytelling experience, where they dramatize a picture book, using drama, movement, writing, and music exercises to investigate character perspectives and choices, build environments, and explore present themes. This workshop offers step-by-step guidance to successfully implement Story Drama into regular storytelling sessions for groups of all ages. Space is limited! Free for CODE Members. Register today!

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CODE and Art Fusion at the Durham DSB

On March 31st, CODE President Tessa Lofthouse joined OMEA and OAEA in hosting Art Fusion PD workshops for new and non-specialist teachers in Durham DSB.

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cover image featuring students at Western University and Matthew Sheahan within the letters for CODE

Past President at Western Student Conference

On Monday, March 24th, CODE Past President, Matthew Sheahan, attended the Western University Faculty of Education, student-led conference. 57 students joined him to explore "Improv Without...

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CODE Back at Western University

Western University Faculty of Education Day of Arts

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Engaging with World Water Day through Drama and Dance

Happy World Water Day! Water is essential to life—and so is education about its importance! At CODE, we believe that drama and dance can be powerful tools for exploring environmental...

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ETFO to release report on alarming special education funding gaps in Ontario

ETFO is hosting a live press conference on March 18 about alarming funding gaps in special education. If you are interested in the intersections between drama/dance and special education this...

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Elementary Drama Workshop

Are you new to teaching Elementary Drama? Are you looking for some tipes about how to organize your program? Come and join Claire Holland and CODE for a sharing session when strategies for...

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