What are the tools that can help you get organized for September?
CODE's resources include:
- Scope & Sequence documents for elementary drama and dance to help you create a long-range plan;
- Course Profiles for secondary to support creating or revitalizing your courses for secondary (filter for Course Profiles in the Resources);
- Posters in English and French for the Creative Process, the Critical Analysis Process, and the Elements of Drama and Dance;
- Descriptors and teaching tools for the elements of dance in English and French;
- A resource about teaching the Creative Analysis Process;
- Guidelines for engaging with Indigenous content, and for collaborating with artists.
Start of term/semester resources
Add these to your bookmarks and come back to them when you're ready to plan for the first day back!
Games and Warm-ups
- Circle Games
- Physical Warm-ups
- Vocal Warm-ups
- Captain Tap // Capitaine Tap - All levels; a game about viewing failure as necessary for growth and teamwork
Lesson or Unit Plans - K/P/J/I
- Teaching the Elements of Drama through Dramatic Play // Enseigner les éléments de l'art dramatique par le jeu dramatique - Kindergarten
- Exploring the Elements of Dance Through Picture Books // Explorer les éléments de danse à travers des livres d'images - Kindergarten/P
- Introducing Creative Dance // Introduction à la danse créative - P
- Exploring Dance Elements // Explorer les éléments de danse - P/J
- Making a Great Beginning // Un bon départ - Opening Day Activities for Drama Classes - J/I/S
- Drama Games and Introduction to Tableau - J/I
- 1, 2, 3, Go... // 1, 2, 3, On y va ... - Intermediate
Have a game you'd like to suggest? Submit it using our Submit a Resource form in the Member Zone.
Integrated Resources
We've begun adding tags to our resources to make it easier to find what you are looking for. Check out our environmental literacy, financial literacy, and social studies- and science-integrated resources. Is there a tag you'd like to see? Email vicepresident@code.on.ca with your suggestions and we will take them into account.
Feel like doing a little learning this summer?
You could brush up on your conventions by filtering for Teacher Supports in the resources. Learn more about things like canon or corridor of voices. All of these resources have been translated to French as well!
We've been working on some new resources that support educators who are interested in deepening their engagement with equity and inclusion. This resource is a starting point and will continue to grow as we consult with community and learn about new initiatives. There are references to incredible performance art projects and practitioners, research, video content, and more to support your learning. We also look forward to your feedback.
Be inspired. Stay connected.
Keep tabs on CODE over the summer!
We have some exciting projects on the way and a fantastic conference scheduled for October 19 at the Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre (details and registration are coming soon).
Your regional Facebook group may be a source of inspiration for soaking in some local performance art this summer, too!