
20 Ways to Boost Your Creativity as a Teacher
As teachers, we often get into a rhythm, routine, and often a rut.
Deirdre is a teaching artist and AI coach in the San Diego public schools dedicated to helping classroom teachers make arts an integral part of their teaching. Deirdre has an MEd in Arts Integration and over twenty years of classroom and performing arts teaching experience. Email Deirdre.
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As teachers, we often get into a rhythm, routine, and often a rut.


We all have times when things don’t go as we planned or hoped.

Every teacher faces a time when they begin to fizzle out but if you follow these simple suggestions, you'll remain passionate about doing what you do best!

The possibilities with arts integration are endless.

We're challenging you to a different kind of resolution.

Koi fish painting is a perfect link when integrating science, ELA, & social studies with visual art.

Concerned you might have teacher burnout and don't know what to do?

This special interview with author and illustrator Peter Reynolds explores literacy in schools and why creativity is the key that unlocks it all.

Art Educator Holly Bess Kincaid is here to share how the arts can be used to meet the needs of all students - regardless of their background or ability.

Find out how this former culinary teacher went from teacher burnout to teacher brilliance.

Spending time planning your learning environment - both physical and alternative - can reap huge benefits as your year progresses.
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