Churchfield Primary School, London
Communication, Culture and Rhythm, 2008
Communication, Culture and Rhythm involved reception, Year 3 and Year 4 classes exploring nonverbal communication. We learned about Makaton signed language, semaphore, colour meaning in different cultures, and considered how facial expression and gesticulation are used to communicate.
Diverse outcomes included bunting and paintings featuring pupils signing, colour coded letters with colour ‘messages’ printed onto strips of cloth and large banners featuring wonderful mark making and drawings. At the close of our project the classes and teachers surprised me with a celebration assembly where the children read letters and poems they had written to say thank you and presented me with a huge bunch of flowers.
Teacher and pupil feedback:
Communication, Culture and Rhythm, 2008
Communication, Culture and Rhythm involved reception, Year 3 and Year 4 classes exploring nonverbal communication. We learned about Makaton signed language, semaphore, colour meaning in different cultures, and considered how facial expression and gesticulation are used to communicate.
Diverse outcomes included bunting and paintings featuring pupils signing, colour coded letters with colour ‘messages’ printed onto strips of cloth and large banners featuring wonderful mark making and drawings. At the close of our project the classes and teachers surprised me with a celebration assembly where the children read letters and poems they had written to say thank you and presented me with a huge bunch of flowers.
Teacher and pupil feedback:
“Thanks so much for sharing your creative talents with my class, it was clear that the children enjoyed every minute. Your enthusiasm and energy was infectious! The work that the children produced is fantastic”
Kelly, Y4 teacher, Edmonton
“You have been so cool
Teaching us art at school
We will miss you lots and lots
This creative time will never be forgot
You made this term so fun
Most of the things we have never done
You are as bright as the sun
You are as sweet as a chocolate bun”
Tia and Ilksen, Y4, Edmonton
©2010 Karen Logan