Did I Grow Up With the Arts?

What-Did I grow up with the arts? I grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada until the age of 9. We had music every day in school. We sang songs and performed dances in a musical program once a year. When I moved to Utah, we also had singing time in school and had a program at year end with some dancing as well. My middle school math teacher, Mr. Johnson used to play Dancing Queen every day while we corrected our math assignments. I learned from the chapter reading that when teachers are more creative, it helps with communication. Also, learned that four of the 8 ways of knowing are Art Domains--verbal, visual, musical and kinesthetic.

So What-I loved it! I have always enjoyed watching people perform and being involved myself. I love singing, dancing and playing the piano--though I'm just mediocre at all three. Music just makes me happy. When I think back to the teachers that I loved the most--they all used music and the arts in their classrooms. INTERESTING!!!

Now What-I hope to learn how to use the arts in a way that will inspire my students. I will incorporate the arts into my classroom NO MATTER WHAT!! If the Arts Program gets cut all the way out when I become a teacher--I will incorporate it into my classroom. I want my students to feel joy through the arts. I plan to learn from you a great deal.