Curriculum
Layering Changes Earth Science and Art Lesson
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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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Classroom Management
Increase Student Learning with Social Media
Using Social Media for increased student learning?
Student Groups
Painting in the Rain: Arts Integration for Special Needs Students
Integrating music, visual art, and dance into the Special Needs Classroom will allow your students to respond better to the lesson.
Educator PD
How Arts Integration Impacts Hollywood
Arts Integration in Hollywood is everywhere and Disney/Pixar's "Coco" is just one example.
Student Groups
Arts and STEAM in the Gifted and Talented Classroom
Arts and STEAM integration in the Gifted and Talented classroom is a rewarding and eye-opening experience for both teacher and student.
Student Groups
Arts-Based Strategies for Struggling Writers
For students who struggle with writing, it can be the source of much negativity and doubts about abilities and intelligence.
Resources
STEAM in the Classroom Look-For List
When it comes to using STEAM in the classroom, how do you know what you should look for in outcomes for students, teachers and lessons?
Resources
Wayne Thiebaud: Cakes! Math and Visual Arts Integration
Wayne Thiebaud inspired cake drawings are a perfect pathway for Arts Integration by using Math and Visual Arts concepts.
Educator PD
Celebrate Black History Month with an Arts Integrated Unit on Romare Bearden
If you are looking to integrate the arts into your literacy block, try this unit highlighting Black Artist Romare Bearden.
Educator PD
Winter 2018 Official Conference Schedule Released
Here is the official conference schedule for the 10th Arts Integration and STEAM Online Conference.
Curriculum
African American Architects Lesson
Explore the work of African American Architects in this free arts integration lesson.
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