
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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In April, we celebrate National Poetry Month, spring, and color with books that use poetry to inspire student voice.

Here are 3 women illustrators who are using their platform and their talents in exciting new ways.

Using arts integration strategies, in combination with the main principles of andragogy, will make school an even more exciting place for our students.

Looking for classroom library books that celebrate Women's History Month or Arts in our Schools for March?

We work so hard to inspire our kids, but sometimes we need to remember to inspire ourselves too.


If you're nervous to discuss topics in the classroom that address current events, the arts can be offer a non-threatening way in.

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.

Stress is part of the job as a teacher. And the typical teacher self care ideas may not cut it.

Use this list of higher order thinking questions from Blooms, Costa, and Webb to support higher cognitive demand in your lessons with students.

One key tool for developing and assessing 21st century skills is by making thinking visible.

Text Dependent Analysis can be one of the most difficult parts of standardized testing for students.
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