Strategies
Pick 2 Brainstorming Strategy
The “Pick 2 Brainstorming Strategy” gets the creative juices flowing and asks students to innovate new ways to combine unlike objects to make something new.
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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An Educator’s Guide to 3-D Printing: Part II
One of the most daunting aspects of 3D printing in the classroom can be the search for quality materials, programming and lessons.
Organization
Basic Classroom Supply List for Arts Integration
Heading back to school and getting your classroom supply list ready?
Advocacy
The Science Behind Curiosity
Participants remembered information about things that did not interest them when their brains were filled with curiosity.
Curriculum
Art on a Budget: Arts Integration Lesson
Connecting art and math through money can be a challenging task.
Resources
Welcome Back… Already?
The thought of back to school got you down? Think of creative ideas that make you want to walk through those doors and start sharing with students!
Classroom Management
An Arts Integrated Icebreaker with Gummy Worms
Take your class icebreaker games to the next level with an arts integrated inspired activity featuring two of students' favorite things - candy & painting!
Advocacy
Blogging for Arts Advocacy
Blogging is one of the best ways to advocate for any program, but especially for the arts.
Organization
Have Your Best Year Yet: Summertime Tips for Getting Organized
Summer is the perfect time for getting organized in your classroom.
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