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21 Days to a More Positive Brain
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Amanda Koonlaba
Amanda Koonlaba, Ed. S. is an educator and educational consultant with over 12 years of experience teaching both visual art and regular education. Her career has been driven by the power of the arts to reach all learners. She is a published author and frequent speaker/presenter at education conferences. Amanda was named the Elementary Art Teacher of the Year for the state of Mississippi in 2016 and received the Arts Integration Service Award from the Mississippi Whole Schools Initiative (Mississippi Arts Commission) in 2015. She holds an Elementary and Middle Childhood Art certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. As a coach for The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM, Amanda is on a mission to ensure every student in America has access to a high-quality arts-based education. She blogs at partyintheartroom.com.
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Studio STEAM-up: Math and Dance
Each week we have explored arts integrated lessons that connect dance to the STEAM subjects.
Curriculum
Why PBL and the Arts Need Each Other
Not only is there a place for both in our classrooms, but the relationship between PBL and the arts can be mutually beneficial.
Educator PD
Sparkchasers Podcast: Interpretation Makes Learning Sticky
Do you have any experiences with using interpretation as a way to make learning meaningful?
Educator PD
Three Arts Integration Ideas for Kindergarten
The students write about their experience or about the project itself.
Strategies
Classroom Beautiful: Floral Design in the Classroom
Think about ways you can involve your students in helping to create that space.
Strategies
Studio STEAM-up: Arts & Dance
Welcome to the fourth installment of the Studio STEAM-up Series!
Approaches
Show off your STEAM – submit an article for STEAMed Magazine!
We are currently accepting STEAMed Magazine submission proposals for the October edition - but the time to submit is closing FAST.
Strategies
10 Great Biographical Documentaries on Contemporary Artists for the Classroom
Here's a list of ten terrific biographical documentaries on contemporary art and artists for inspiration that I’ve used in class with some helpful notes.
Educator PD
SparkChasers Season 3 Episode 3: Tips for Supporting Students in Creative Analysis
Analysis can be a challenge for anyone, but can be almost scary for our students.
Curriculum
Studio STEAM-up: Engineering and Dance
Each week we will explore arts integrated lessons that connect dance to the STEAM subjects.
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