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Dawnmarie Riley replied to Gregory Nelson Brown's discussion The Mirror with a Memory in Art and Photography ASDSA 2013
"I would like to add to my earlier reply and address my role in selecting images for use in the classroom.  Since I teach 4th -6th years, I have to be very selective in the images I choose to show my students.  For instance, I'm not looking to…"
Jun 7, 2013
Dawnmarie Riley replied to Gregory Nelson Brown's discussion The Mirror with a Memory in Art and Photography ASDSA 2013
"It’s been intriguing learning the background story for the art and photography presented in class.  It’s like a puzzle to put together or a mystery to be solved.  That means I have to be prepared to put time into researching the images and their…"
Jun 5, 2013
Dawnmarie Riley replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Final projects in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"Elizabeth and Stephanie,
Thank you for a wonderful two days of music and dance.  I'm really excited to try these next year!  Final project is finis!
DawnmarieRiley ARS_final project.doc"
Jun 4, 2013
Dawnmarie Riley replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion WWI / Roaring 20s in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"I enjoyed the Charleston and think students would like doing that without partners.  I also think pairing up side to side would work.  I'd show video of partners facing each other, but would never expect that of my students.  I loved the video…"
Jun 1, 2013
Dawnmarie Riley replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion WWII, 1950s, 1960s, Nuclear Age in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"The Twist and Stroll would be easy to teach and I think the students would enjoy them.  The way Elizabeth rotated through the Mashed Potato, Swim, etc. during one song would give students a chance to lead through the different moves like playing…"
May 31, 2013
Dawnmarie Riley replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Westward Movement/Pioneers (1800 - 1900) in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"Wouldn't it be great to have the families gather at the school to accomplish a task like clean up around the school grounds in the spring, build planter boxes for the playground, or some other big task community project and then have a Playparty and…"
May 31, 2013
Dawnmarie Riley replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Introductions in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"I am Dawnmarie and I have been a Montessori teacher for 28 years, 26 of them at Denali Montessori.  I never liked learning about history when I was growing up.  As a teacher, and in a time where reading, math, and writing seem to take precedence…"
May 30, 2013
Dawnmarie Riley replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Negro Spirituals/Civil War (1861-1865) in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"I loved the energy level of Noemia's dances.  At first I thought, I would not be able to lead students through such a creative, energetic dance.  Then, I thought about how she shared the connections between the culture and the movements.  Next year,…"
May 30, 2013
Dawnmarie Riley replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Colonial/Revolution Era in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"I think the students will like the liveliness of the "Jefferson and Liberty" reel.  Even though our group had a difficult time keeping the same partner when we did this after lunch, we were still able to keep it smooth.  Getting back out for the…"
May 30, 2013
Dawnmarie Riley replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Pre-Colonial Era (Baroque, Renaissance & Pre-Columbus Native America) Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"In performing the "Yakima Welcome Dance, " i noticed everyone smiled.   An accommodation would be to have some drums especially for some students who may not be comfortable in another person's space at the beginning of the year, or who have…"
May 30, 2013