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A Year of CATCHing Sparks – 2021
Use our complete set of CATCH a Spark book reviews to find the perfect one for the special people in your life.
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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CATCH a Spark – December 2021
Gifting books opens the door to creativity, imagination and wonder.
Classroom Management
How to Make a December to Remember
We all wish things were different right now. What better way to start than to spread small moments of hope with this kindness activity?
Strategies
Brain Breaks for Kids
This collection of 45 creative brain breaks for kids will get students moving and creating during the school day.
Strategies
Mindfulness in the Classroom
With SEL becoming a bigger focus for schools, mindfulness in the classroom is taking a front seat.
Strategies
CATCH a Spark – November 2021
November is the perfect month to find rich, powerful books that will help your students with reflection through meaningful conversations.
Classroom Management
Calming Activities for your Classroom
Need some calming activities for your classroom that lessen behaviors, engage students and incorporate the arts?
Organization
Makerspace Manual for K-12 Schools
Ready to create a school makerspace? Use this manual to decide what items you need, what you don’t, and how to get your space up and running.
Approaches
Arts Integration and STEAM Implementation Model
Want to integrate the arts at your school, but concerned about overwhelming teachers?
Organization
Setting Yourself Up for Success
Poor preparation will lead to ineffective teaching and the inability to meet the needs of the classroom.
Strategies
CATCH a Spark – October 2021
October is a month of magic and mystery… and what reader doesn’t love those two elements?
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