In Grade 6, your child learns one or more of the arts: Dance, Drama, Music, and/or Visual Arts.
Your child learns and uses different elements, concepts, and techniques of dance, drama, music, and/or visual arts (Language and Tools).
Your child thinks of and organizes different ideas to create and share dance, drama, music, and/or visual arts works (Creative Expression).
Your child explores different art forms, styles, and traditions from various times. He or she explores the roles, purposes, influence, and meanings of the arts in their own lives, in the lives of their families, communities, and in different cultures around the world. (Understanding the Arts in Context)
Your child learns to question, analyze, reflect, and share personal ideas about dance, drama, music, and/or visual arts works (Valuing the Arts)
Assessment in Arts Education is based on the arts subject - overview described in the tab WHAT MY CHILD IS LEARNING. Your child’s progress will be reported under the four areas of learning that correspond to the arts subject area or areas being assessed.
What resources are available for parents to help support their children’s learning in the arts?
At home:
At school:
In the community:
Where to Find Arts-Based Resources for Parents?
The following list of resources is provided as suggestions and examples, and is certainly not exhaustive.
Arts in Manitoba
Music, Books, Films
Games
Local Children’s Toy Stores
Art Materials
Concerts
Dance Performances
Art Galleries and Museums
Theatre Productions
Festivals
Arts Based Camps
Dance lessons
Music Lessons
Art Lessons
Theatre classes
Book Resources for Parents
Arts Education
Jean Van't Hul. (2013). The Artful Parent: Simple Ways to Fill Your Family's Life with Art & Creativity.
Visual Arts
MaryAnn F. Kohl and Kim Solga. (2002). Discovering Great Artists.
Mona Brookes. (2002). Drawing with Children.
Fiona Watt. (2010). The Usborne complete book of art activities.
Linda Evans, Mary Thompson and Karen Backus. (2006). Art Projects from Around the World.
Susan Striker. (2001). Young at Art: Teaching Toddlers Self-Expression, Problem-Solving Skills, and an Appreciation for Art.
Susan Striker. (2001). The First Anti-Coloring Book: Creative Activities for Ages 6 and Up.
Music
Robert Levine and Meredith Hamilton. (2000). The Story of the Orchestra: Listen While You Learn About the Instruments, the Music and the Composers Who Wrote the Music!
Genevieve Helsby. (2007). Those Amazing Musical Instruments! with CD: Your Guide to the Orchestra Through Sounds and Stories.
Sing Along Syms series.
Classical Kids CDs and DVDs.
Drama
Paul Rooyackers. (1997). 101 Drama Games for Children.
Lisa Bany-Winters. (2012). On Stage: Theater Games and Activities for Kids.
Dance
Paul Rooyackers. (2003). 101 More Dance Games for Children.
Laura Lee and Meredith Hamilton. (2007). Child's Introduction to Ballet: The Stories, Music, and Magic of
Classical Dance
Will my child take Arts Education in every grade? |
Do all four Arts Subject Areas (Dance, Drama, Music, and Visual Arts) need to be taught and reported? |
Where can I find curriculum information for the subjects of Dance, Drama, Music, and Visual Arts? |
Why is Arts Education important for my child? |