The students in my PreK-5 art classes take pride in their work! Here is a sample of some of their projects in the art room.
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What is resilience?![]() Art Educators Describe Resilience "Resiliency is the ability to spring back from and successfully adapt to adversity. An increasing body of research from the fields of psychology, psychiatry, and sociology is showing that most people–including young people–can bounce back from risks, stress, crises, and trauma and experience life success (www.resiliency.com)." Nan Henderson, M.S.W., President for Resiliency In Action explains how resiliency happens. ![]() Resiliency Wheel described in the above video, see the image in its original context at Resiliency.com Portraits of youth... Do you see resilience?Children are the focus of Gregory Smith's work in Brazil; street children and other children at risk. Check out more of his amazing photography as well as heart warming (and heart breaking) stories on flikr. You might also be interested to learn more about the Children At Risk Foundation – CARF (www.carfweb.net). Questions for consideration:1. When/how have you observed resilience in your students? How can we (as art teachers) encourage and support our students to be resilient individuals in school and in life?Please share your thoughts and leave a comment! Need more information and resources? |
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