Educator PD
20 Ways to Boost Your Creativity as a Teacher
As teachers, we often get into a rhythm, routine, and often a rut.
Lauren LaFontaine
Lauren LaFontaine is a former Group Success Manager at the Institute. In this role, she provides implementation support for school groups who are leveraging the Accelerator as a tool for Arts Integration and STEAM. Lauren is a former middle school visual and computer art educator and lives in Plymouth, Massachusetts. As a mentor teacher and professional development presenter, Lauren is passionate about creativity and making art accessible for everyone. Her passions in STEAM and Arts Integration are at the root of her goal to collaborate with classroom teachers everywhere.
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Koi Fish Painting
Koi fish painting is a perfect link when integrating science, ELA, & social studies with visual art.
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Kinetic Mathematical Sculptures
Flextangles and Kaleidocycles are perfect kinetic mathematical sculptures for children of all ages.
Classroom Management
5 Attributes of Effective Learning Environments
Try creating a learning environment that helps students thrive.
Classroom Management
Material Make-It Days: A New Art Project Idea
Try these Material Make-It Days in your classroom!
Classroom Management
Genius Hour for the Arts: Benefits, Drawbacks, & Advice
Here are some genius hour ideas to implement in the arts classroom that open up doors to self-exploration and creative problem solving.
Classroom Management
Rethinking Gift Making in the Art Room
Create gift making opportunities for your students that do not cheapen the curriculum but enrich the soul.
Classroom Management
Internet Scavenger Hunt: Halloween Edition
Internet Scavenger Hunts build computer competency and research skills.
Resources
Technology Review: Quizizz
Looking for a one-stop, flexible game-based learning platform for assessments, lesson hooks, homework, test reviews, and post-assessments?
Classroom Management
7 Digital Icebreakers Using Google
Digital Icebreakers are perfect for the start of the school year.
Resources
Microscopic: Science and the Elements of Art
Microscopic art integrates the Elements of Art with scientific observation.
Classroom Management
Changing Classroom Culture for the Better
Though we have curriculum to barrel through, nothing can get authentically accomplished if students are feeling insecure and preyed upon.
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