Jaime Patterson
About Jaime Patterson
Senior Creative Producer + Media Coordinator
Jaime enjoys producing the ArtWorks for Teachers podcast, creating social media content, and working with her colleagues to provide quality events and resources to educators across the world. Jaime resides in Hanover, Pennsylvania with her husband, their three children, a sweet (but dumb) dog named Paisley, and two cats, Skye and Finn. A steadfast advocate for the arts throughout her life, Jaime enjoys playing her flute and singing in her spare time, and recently took on the role of President of her children's high school band boosters organization.
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Classroom Management
Positive Interactions in the Art Room
This article from ArtsEd Lab Magazine on student relationships in the classroom is a must-read!
Educator PD
Lighting the Way: Lighthouse STEAM Projects
Have you ever wondered how those beautiful lighthouses you see were constructed?
Assessment
Art Assessment Idea: Visualizing Growth
I wanted to come up with a way to assess growth in my classroom and at the same time promote artistic confidence and persistence.
Strategies
1×5 Strategy for Creative Thinking
The 1x5 strategy is a creative thinking strategy that provides 1 object or idea and has students alter it 1 time for 5 rotations.
Strategies
Making Musical Connections
Looking to make meaningful musical connections with your students?
Strategies
Oil Pastel Arts Integration Technique
Try using these cool oil pastel techniques to paint in your science and art classrooms.
Classroom Management
Arts Integration in the Red Zone
There's a strong correlation between Arts Integration and Behavior in the classroom.
Strategies
Animal Collective Noun Book Illustration Idea
Animal collective nouns can be surprising and delightful.
Curriculum
In the Shadow of the Gruffalo – Arts Integration Lesson
Bring the tale of The Gruffalo to your classroom with this creative lesson plan from The Institute, made for pre-K, kindergarten and first grade students.
Strategies
Mastering Geometry Concepts With Dance
Bringing movement and dance into the math classroom is a fantastic way to help students deeply understand geometry concepts and vocabulary.
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