Art Workshops with Linda
Environmental Art Educator - Linda Naccarato
www.artwithlinda.ca Linda is passionate about meaningful art encounters that are engaging and child directed.
Linda Naccarato studied Design at York University and Sheridan College, and holds a Bachelor of Education specializing in Fine Arts. In her own practice as an artist and graphic designer, Linda has worked with a variety of mediums and techniques including printmaking, bookbinding, and textile art. Linda has used her love of travel to study leading practices in environmental education around the wo
26/01/2018
Very happy to be recognized as Canada’s second Outdoor Play and Learning Mentor. It’s an honour to join this international team of advocates for better play in schools -and I’m looking forward to growing the program within the .
06/09/2017
Yay! Schools in Canada take notice!
Risk in Play and Learning While promoting risk-taking on school grounds may raise questions of liability for schools and concerns for parents it is essential for the development of healthy young people, according to a declaration released September 4, 2017 by the International School Grounds Alliance (ISGA). This declaration...
07/07/2017
to this great shot of kids busy at play by . Watching kids figure out what they want to do to when no one is telling them what to do is one of the great perks of my job.
20/06/2017
Beautiful mud play in our schools today!
16/06/2017
Look at that fine motor practice!
08/03/2017
I'm in the business of making spaces for wild, risk-taking girls to become powerful women :)
23/02/2017
to last Thursday and this ideal site to talk about !
23/12/2016
Working hard to get clothing libraries like this one in more schools so all students can great !
17/12/2016
I'm always excited when the ground looks like a big white canvas!
14/12/2016
Brrrrrrrrrr....cold days have got me thinking about plans for *cool* outdoor art projects!
29/11/2016
A fish pond. A construction site. A muddy soup. You may think it's just a puddle but these kids know better :)
25/11/2016
What a treat to present about my practice as an for the Kindergarten AQ participants last night. Thanks again to for inviting me!
25/11/2016
For all the art educators out there, your work matters!
How to Teach Your Children to Care about Art Upon entering Frieze New York last May, I ran into a colleague with his two small children. As we crossed the threshold of the bustling fair tent, the kids sprang into action, making a beeline for a red Carsten Höller octopus. They promptly plopped down beside it and began a discussion—“What is it m...
19/11/2016
Revisiting my favorite projects to prepare for an upcoming workshop with Kindergarten teachers and Early Childhood Educators.
24/09/2016
The BEST cardboard robot monster ever. Oh, and it totally eats people.
16/08/2016
Watching great play and learning important lessons about in New York with on Governors Island.
11/07/2016
I've spent most of June with the EarthPLAY team getting kids playing creatively outside - and here's what it looked like!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=share&v=fuk0q0bxVco
What does a POP UP Adventure playground look like? A POP UP Adventure Playground aims to make PLAY both enriched and accessible in communities and green spaces throughout the GTHA. Learn more at https://earth...
23/06/2016
How girls play when you give them the opportunity to challenge themselves.
29/05/2016
Adventure play is spreading across the border! Parents- plan a family trip to New York this summer!
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/05/29/nyregion/on-governors-island-mountains-of-junk-where-children-find-adventure.html?_r=1&referer=
On Governors Island, Mountains of Junk Where Children Find Adventure Planks and tires replace monkey bars and slides at a new playground where a sense of danger is part of the appeal.
13/05/2016
Hey community leaders, urban planners and landscape architects! will be hosting a workshop all about designing spaces for play! Check out eventbrite for more info: http://bit.ly/24zNtnd
07/05/2016
Hey parents, educators and outdoor play enthusiasts! Earth Day Canada is hosting some great events this month to discuss how we can promote more meaningful outdoor play in the GTHA! Check out the flyers for more info - or message me if you have any questions:)
07/05/2016
Getting ready to today! Look for me at Calendar and Queen making natural mobiles with the kiddos! From 11am - 3pm
06/05/2016
BEST. DAY. EVER! There were many happy kids at Garden Avenue Public School today. And more than a few happy adults. THIS is what can and should look like!
24/04/2016
Sunday nature strolling. Toronto you're pretty great.
19/04/2016
Forest bathing on my lunch break for a great cause! Check out campaign - and help us build the Global Forest!
18/04/2016
Watershed mapping with litter collected from the school yard and playground of St.Raphael in York Region.
14/04/2016
An important read for all those well meaning adults who interfere too often in children's play.
Why adults have to stop trying so darn hard to control how children play Kids need room to play -- and do it by themselves.
01/04/2016
So happy to be joining the Spring into Parkdale festivities this year! Mark your calendars Parkdale families for lots of outdoor art fun!
01/04/2016
My job is to make sure kids still play like this!
12/03/2016
Very happy to be joining as Project Coordinator for their pilot Outdoor Play and Learning program!