Classroom Management
Increase Student Independence with QR Codes and Video
It's almost back-to-school time! Try using technology like QR codes and video to create your routines and rules schpiel and watch that student independence thrive!
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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Arts Integration Lesson Organizer
Get a smooth start to your academic year by organizing supplies and laying the groundwork for Arts Integration and STEAM lessons!
Curriculum
I’ve Got Rhythm Arts Integration Lesson
Often, when we look at arts integration, it's between an art form and another content area.
Resources
Nourish Your Inner Artist
Summer is the season of teacher self-care. Take some time and nourish your inner artist.
Resources
Freeing Yourself: 5 Steps to the Summer of You
Summer vacation is here. Make freeing yourself a priority and make 2018 the Summer of You!
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6 Ways to Recharge in the Summer
Many educators put their own needs on the back burner for the duration of the school year so summer is the perfect time to take the time to take care of yourself!
Educator PD
Effective Implementation and Integration of the Arts
Arts integration is a wonderful and effective strategy but you must use the fine arts appropriately for the success across content areas.
Curriculum
How to Write a Curriculum from Start to Finish
How do you write a curriculum that makes sense for your students and subject?
Resources
The Emotional Balance of Summer
It’s here, finally! Summer, the season that teachers wait for all school year long.
Resources
Plan to Take Care of Yourself This Summer
Planning is so much a part of our lives, it should be easy to plan some time for ourselves.
Classroom Management
How Can Art Help with Self-Regulation?
Looking to support students' social emotional growth?
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