Rik Leaf

Arts in Education Specialist K-12

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School of Slam Poetry

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Online Videos, Lessons, Music, Worksheets, eBooks, Podcasts

Season 1

Online Resources for Schools

Each Bundle Contains,
  1. Instructional Videos
  2. Music MP3s
  3. Printable Lessons
  4. Videos to Spark Conversations
  5. Pro D for Teachers
  6. Podcasts

This Season offers 6 Bundles developing themes

Bullying

Be the Change - Personal Responsibility

Diversity & Inclusion

Indigenous Ways of Learning

School Spirit

Canadian History & Identity

The School Of Slam

Unlock The full Season

Bundle 1 – Being Creative

Bundle 2 – Anti Bullying

Bundle 3 – Diversity & Inclusion

Bundle 4 – Indigenous Studies

Bundle 5 – School Spirit

Bundle 6 – Canada

School of Slam Poetry

Series of 5 grade-specific video lessons. G3-9
Boost literacy – get your students excited in creative writing

Artist in Residency

Rik’s programs involve every student in your school

Writing, performing & recording a school anthem and video in One Week!

Watch Examples HERE

Have Fun Being Creative

Every student is involved in writing, performing & recording a school anthem & video

Sound Complicated? It's not!

Rik provides all the recording/film equipment & instruments needed

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No Extra Work for Teachers

Rik’s projects build from Mon morning to Fri afternoon

Finished Product

Videos give parents and families an opportunity to celebrate their children

 

"Rik's slam poetry sessions are engaging & supportive & were especially valuable for my students struggling with self-esteem & communicating."

Ruth Stadelmayer, Teacher, NWT

"There was a really powerful exchange of ideas as Rik reinforced some great poetry writing techniques that students could apply to their own writing."

Margaret Syme, Teacher Australia, NT

"The students were entranced. It is one thing to teach the curriculum. It is another to teach its worth in our lives. I highly recommend to other schools."

Gretchan Day, Teacher, ON

"Your workshops inspired our youth & helped feed their creative spirits & your performances left memories which will last a life time. Who could ask for more."

Brent Kaulback, Superintendent, NWT

"Slam Poetry was a great opportunity for our students to approach creative writing in a new way. I highly recommend Rik's slam poetry material!"

Debra Bridgman, Principal, ON

"It is without hesitation that I recommend Rik to schools wishing to enhance creative writing & build self-esteem, motivation & resilience in their students."

Laurie Wright, Principal, B.C. 

Teachers

Ready to go Lessons

Students

Investing in the Creative Development of students & staff is key to:

Team Building

Conflict Resolution

Resiliency

Problem Solving

Gaining Confidence

Risk-taking

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Discover Rik's Ready to go online Lessons

500 teachers were asked,
“What are your Top Struggles?”

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Lack of time for planning
5
Balancing diverse learning needs of the class
5
Lack of funding for quality age/grade appropriate resources
5
Struggle to implement new technology in the classroom
5
Inspiring students to be more self-directed

Rik Leaf’s Online Bundles are a Solution to these Struggles.

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Ready to Go lessons make planning simple

Video, Music, pdf handouts engage diverse learners

Resource Bundles are affordable & proven

“Press Play” Video Lessons make tech easy

These Resources set students up for success