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Teacher brings Black History Month to life

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When students at All Saints Episcopal School walk into art class they're greeted with a one of a kind learning experience that really brings black history month alive for them.

Art teacher Celia Coleman covers her classroom with African artifacts so that her students are given the opportunity to learn about African history in unique and authentic ways.

All Saints art students rave about being able to use gourds that have been turned into instruments or handmade woven baskets, all of which Coleman brought back from her many trips to Africa. Through this hands on approach children in kindergarten through 8th grade are able to broaden their horizons like they can in no other classroom.

Coleman takes a map of Africa and gives lessons on different countries and tribes.  She says this gives her students a new found appreciation for the things that they have.

Mrs. Coleman has visited more than 30 different countries and has brought back pieces of each one to share with her students.  She is willing to pack this all up and take this show on the road.  If you would like to see Mrs. Coleman's collection at your school, contact her at All Saints at 409-892-1755.

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