A barrier could be the age of the students

and the target language.

The teacher could be a barrier for controlling all the activities

-they have to choose between different options (unit 3: art forms) and then create + share in front of others

-language can be a barrier for some students

-some students need to gain more confidence to share in front of others

-materials and resources

We could supplement the target language with more visuals, pictograms and pictures.

Also using simple vocabulary to explain the feelings.

As a teacher to be more flexible, patient and facilitator and opened minded

Another challenge- KIMAK K1-3 various level of physicality and attention span

Next challenge -KIMAK PE space is limited

Another - Teachings of Specials classes have been limited due to tardy arrival from different classes, students' absence for various language fields trips at different times, rehearsals & performances of Celebration of Cultures, Assembly, MAP tests, primary & middle shadowing, etc.

Another - Some teachers have taken away arts supplies, books from the Libraries, musical instruments music classroom, PE materials, without asking.

more student agency

-understand and express their feelings through their art

-more activities to support their understanding of these art forms > students will discover what they are good at

Giving them real-life scenarios about how to handle their feelings, like fighting in recess or not want to hold hands with their friends.

Help them to identify their feelings and see how can handle it them

enraouge students to make up questions to their parents or grandparents to think about taking action

let students record their answers

-field trip (in-person and virtual > music and watching videos) to expose students to art, giving them exposure to different kinds of art (paintings, theater, dance, sculpture...)

-parents coming to present art (example: cartoon designer, animation)

-invite special teachers (playing piano...)

-combining activities: listen to music and draw/paint the feelings

Challenge - Encouraging students to participate who do not feel comfortable with learning a new skill that they have not experienced before.

Timing, resources, and connecting to target languages.

involving Arts teacher to art show about past and present

draw a picture

write a letter

Give them a hug

Once the kids understand that their behaviors can impact others, they could choose to create or do something special for their peers and or family.

They could have agency by brainstorming together what they can do ( realistic action) like:

Sign a song for another class

Make some chocolate strawberries to K3 to pay them back for the activity they did with us.

Cook something for another grade.

Create something for their family.

Guest speaker opportunities from local organizations.

-create masks

-dancing to the music

Investigating influential teenagers who have taken their ideas and made a difference in the world.

Create a question board for the grade level for students to post their questions (open ended/closed): Can they answer these questions throughout the unit?