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DIAMONDS
IN THE ROUGH

CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAMS THAT ENGAGE, EMPOWER AND INSPIRE CHILDREN AND YOUTH'S IMAGINATION

Children & Youth Development Programs

Inspiring and Empowering Children and Youth through Art and Music Enrichment

Serving as a creative conduit to express their worries and concerns;

and their hopes and dreams.

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Rhythm 4 Life Program

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As students learn new skills in drumming, they:

learn about a new culture
discover the importance of team skills
develop communication, listening, leadership and critical thinking skills
enhance their social and emotional skills by learning how to:
- identify and explore their feelings and emotions, and
- apply effective coping strategies in the real world.

A Snapshot of our R4L Lessons

Rhythm 4 Life Program

Rhythm 4 Life Program

Watch this video....to discover more about the R4L program

Real Time Conflict Resolution

Real Time Conflict Resolution

Watch as the teacher, Jaime Perris, mediates and intentionally uses restorative practices to illustrate to children, healthy and effective ways to express our emotions when we experience conflict with others.

Lesson 17 - Dancing with Custom Beats

Lesson 17 - Dancing with Custom Beats

Watch as students dance with custom beats!

Discussing and Expressing Emotions in a Healthy Way

Discussing and Expressing Emotions in a Healthy Way

Watch this video as students discuss emotions and learn to express them in a healthy way.

Sharing Thoughts and Feelings

Sharing Thoughts and Feelings

Students Victoria and Sierra share their responses, thoughts and feelings on a drumming activity.

Healthy and Productive Coping Strategies

Healthy and Productive Coping Strategies

Students Victoria and Sierra share healthy and productive strategies they use when they get upset.

A Discussion on Anger

A Discussion on Anger

Students have a rich discussion on how anger can be a good thing if expressed in a healthy way.

Healthy Coping Strategies

Healthy Coping Strategies

Playing a Rhythm

Playing a Rhythm

Students are highly engaged with playing a rhythm they created.

A Deep Discussion with Students

A Deep Discussion with Students

A great thought-provoking question that student Sierra raises in the midst of our class discussion on anger and expressing it in a healthy way.

Talking About Thoughts and Feelings

Talking About Thoughts and Feelings

Sierra shares her thoughts on our activity on recognizing our feelings and expressing them in a healthy way.

Student Reflection

Student Reflection

Student reflection on what they learned, what was fun, and what was challenging.

Hand Drums

R4L Program

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The Evidence is Clear

Hand in the Sand

Positive Student Outcomes

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Participation & Feedback

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Student Reflection Time

Student Reflection Time

Modelling & Scaffolding

Modelling & Scaffolding

Journal Reflection Time

Journal Reflection Time

Teaching History & Culture

Teaching History & Culture

Focus & Application

Focus & Application

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Anchor 4

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Speak 4 Life Program

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Anchor 5

"An estimated 617 million children and adolescents around the world are unable to reach minimum proficiency levels in reading and mathematics – even though two thirds of them are in school." UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund)

As students learn the art of spoken word, they:

develop critical literacy skills, creative writing skills, and leadership skills
develop confidence and skills in public speaking through performance opportunities
become empowered through freedom of expression by sharing their voice of truth.

Speak 4 Life

Speak 4 Life

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Watch this video to discover more about Speak 4 Life

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