Are you a teacher who works towards culminating projects in December (ie end of fall semester, end of the calendar year)? Are broad themes of hope, light, and darkness recurring themes in your classes? Then check out the latest book written and illustrated by Faith Pray, The Starkeeper. This book could lead to a wonderful project with students in 1st-5th grades.
The world is dark and gloomy, and then a little girl discovers a star (ball of light). She tries to show it to others in the community, but people express little interest at first. It starts to dim and diminish. Then she figures out how to truly share it with others and bring this light (and hope) to more people.
Dance teaching artists - use the book as a springboard to build a special new group dance with your class. Consider an illuminating prop, like battery operated tealights. I am thinking of the electronic piece "The Light" by The Album Leaf as well for music accompaniment. We need more dances about hope and kindness right now!
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