Building Community. Empowering Creativity. Transforming Classrooms.
Creative Arts Circles is a vibrant initiative led by passionate arts educators who believe in the power of collaboration to enrich primary school arts education. Through dynamic writing circles, educators co-create engaging, diverse and high-quality units of work across five arts disciplines: Dance, Drama, Media Arts, Music, and Visual Arts.
Start exploring now – and become part of the circle.
What you will find here:
- A growing library of free downloadable units of work designed to spark creativity and support meaningful learning.
- Resources backed by educational research, with data collected during development and teaching used to inform best practice and academic publications.
- Opportunities to join the CIRCLE – whether by teaching the units in your classroom or contributing your expertise to a writing circle.
Whether you are an educator, researcher or arts advocate, Creative Arts Circles invites you to explore, download and collaborate. Together, we are shaping the future of arts education!
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Ready to Join?
Whether you are a seasoned arts educator, just a beginner, or studying to be an educator, your voice matters. Join our Research Circle today and be part of a community that is passionate about creativity, collaboration and impact.
Click here to find out more about the Research Project or Get Involved in our Writing and Teaching Circles.
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I am Human
In this 10-week unit, students explore what it means to be human through imaginative drama activities inspired by Susan Verde’s book I Am Human. Suitable for Years 1 and 2 (Ages 5 – 7)
Fire and Flood – Action on Climate Change
This unit of work explores the profound effects of climate change on our planet, using poetry as a lens. Suitable for students in Year 3/4 and Year 5/6 (Ages 8 -11).
Meet Creative Arts Circles — Arts Education Resources Done Differently
Here’s the gist: a group of dedicated arts educators come together in “writing circles” to collaborate on high-quality teaching units for Dance, Drama, Media Arts, Music, and Visual Arts.