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.
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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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Finding Friends in Unexpected Places
The unit centres around the picture book Moon Mouse, inviting students to immerse themselves in the imaginative world of its protagonist—a curious mouse who dreams of making friends beyond his familiar surroundings. Through guided exploration of the story, students examine themes of loneliness, courage, and connection. Suitable for Years 3 and 4 (Ages 8 – 11)
Where Do I Fit In? / Where Do I Belong?
In this unit, students explore the concept of ‘belonging’ by first responding to a selection of symbolic items drawn from a mystery bag, and later by sharing objects from their own bags. Working in groups established early in the unit, they use a range of drama conventions to devise short scenes. Suitable for students Years 5 and 6 (Age 9 – 11)
Earth Guardians
Earth Guardians on a quest to gather information, wisdom, thoughts, wonderings, collective experiences to give voice to the last tree on earth. Suitable for students Years 3 – 6 (Ages 8 – 11).