The theme we chose for Family Literacy Day this year was Emily Carr.  This fit very well with the work we are doing this term around cedar. The students got to visit 5 different stations in family groups throughout the day.

In the station with Ms. Fraser, the students went out into the forest to learn about cedars. They learned the scientific names of the different parts of the tree and many interesting facts. Students then came back inside and created artwork with cedar.

At the station with Ms. Hamilton the students made cedar prints. The cedar leaves were painted and then were printed on canvas to make beautiful wall hangings.

In the station with Mrs. Walker, the students got the opportunity to paint in the style of Emily Carr. They used a painting she did of a red cedar as inspiration.

In the station with Ms. Lansdowne, the students wrote songs inspired by one of Emily Carr’s paintings. They then sang their songs while playing the ukulele. For some students this was their first time playing the uke.

At the station with Mrs. Watson, the students learned more about Emily Carr and then wrote poems inspired by her artwork or her life. The students could write free verse poetry or use one of the frames.

It was a fantastic day!