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CATCH a Spark – April 2021
In April, we celebrate National Poetry Month, spring, and color with books that use poetry to inspire student voice.
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3 Women Illustrators You Need to Know
Here are 3 women illustrators who are using their platform and their talents in exciting new ways.
Resources
Andragogy vs Pedagogy: Which Do You Use?
Using arts integration strategies, in combination with the main principles of andragogy, will make school an even more exciting place for our students.
Strategies
CATCH a Spark – March 2021
Looking for classroom library books that celebrate Women's History Month or Arts in our Schools for March?
Resources
The Importance of Wonder
We work so hard to inspire our kids, but sometimes we need to remember to inspire ourselves too.
Curriculum
Using the Arts to Discuss Difficult Topics in the Classroom
If you're nervous to discuss topics in the classroom that address current events, the arts can be offer a non-threatening way in.
Classroom Management
Holiday Gift Guide
If you’re looking for a holiday gift this year for a teacher or a creative, this list will make the season a bit brighter and lighter for all.
Classroom Management
Teacher Self Care Tips
Stress is part of the job as a teacher. And the typical teacher self care ideas may not cut it.
Assessment
Higher Order Thinking Questions for Your Next Lesson
Use this list of higher order thinking questions from Blooms, Costa, and Webb to support higher cognitive demand in your lessons with students.
Strategies
13 Strategies for Making Thinking Visible in the Classroom
One key tool for developing and assessing 21st century skills is by making thinking visible.
Strategies
See Think Wonder 2.0: Text Dependent Analysis
Text Dependent Analysis can be one of the most difficult parts of standardized testing for students.
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