Daily Acts of Creativity For Students Podcast
Short, simple, easy and fun creative activities designed to support student’s wellbeing while studying online or at home. Based on the Book, 'Daily Acts Of Creativity' by Amanda O'Bryan and adapted for online learning. Hosted by high school CAPA teacher, Fiona Corcoran, the podcast offers activities in six areas of the NSW Secondary Schools CAPA curriculum (Creative and Performing Visual Arts) and covers: 1. Dance 2. Drama 3. Music 4. Photography 5. Visual Arts 6. Wellbeing Anyone can enjoy the activities - you don't need to be a high school student to have fun. Each activity is approx ten minutes long and you don't need special knowledge or skills either. Everything you need to complete the activities you will find around the house and it won't make a mess! Each activity is designed to have a cumulative effect so that on completion of the exercises you will feel happier, healthier and more creative. Visit: www.creativequeenbees.com
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Episodes
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
Stomp it out. Test the musical possibilities of things you find at home. What kind of cool sounds can you make from everyday objects?
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
It's all in the detail is a drama based exercise. Grab some objects from around the house and monologue descriptively about the objects.
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
Movement Inspiration is dance activity. Let go of your inhibitions and dance like no-one is watching.
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Play Host gives you a little time out, in mindfulness. This is an exercise in promoting wellbeing. Play host to yourself. Lay out a lovely meal, set the table with special plates or glassware and take time to enjoy the simple pleasures.
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Out my window is an art exercise to encourage you to look out and draw what you see. Choose a window in your house as a frame for sketching what you see beyond.
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Flora and Fauna continues exploring photography in a series. In your garden (or your friends, friendly neighbours, or a local park) create a series of images based things you find in nature.
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Point and Sing is a music exercise that will have you breaking into song at the sight of an object in your house! Sing to and about random objects in your house and play around with different music styles to suit each object.
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Play pretend is based in drama. Imagine you are on a talk show and being interviewed because you are really, really famous. Tell your life story and reveal the secret to your success to your audience.
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Walk it out is dance exercise to get your body moving and dance ready. Aside from the health benefits of walking, walking it a great way to 'shake out' your creativity. Add some extra movement while you walk as dance moves.
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Check in with your 'Daily Acts of Creativity' process. This episode is hosted by Amanda O'Bryan, author of the book. Amanda delivers strategies and tips on how to progress through the exercises while you learn more about your natural talents and strengths.