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#K12ArtChat is all about the STEAM in 2016
A new year is always a great time for reflection, and that’s just what we are doing as the founders of K12ArtChat.
Pat Klos
Pat is an arts integration specialist in Anne Arundel County, MD. Having been a mentor teacher and instructional coach, she passionately believes that integrating the arts is the best approach to teaching: it enriches the classroom environment with art, engages students and motivates learning. Her mission is help all teachers realize that they can teach through the arts with a little know-how. Pat appears every Monday. Email Pat.
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Episode 37: 4 Hacks for Arts Integration Success
4 hacks that have been my saving grace too many times to count.
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MIM: A Must-See in Phoenix
A dear and musical friend of mine suggested I visit the MIM, a must-see museum in Phoenix .
Classroom Management
SmART Ideas: Thinking Behaviors
When it comes to Thinking Behaviors, we want our students to actively look for ways that they can problem-solve, critique, reflect and dialogue about their learning.
Strategies
Zentangle Goal Setting for Precision, Patterns, and Perseverance
Learn how to use Zentangle Goal Setting for precision, patterns, and perseverance.
Educator PD
STEAM-ER Series: Demonstration
Over the next few weeks we will be discussing engagement through rigor for each of the STEAM-ER series content areas.
Resources
Easy Integrated Lessons for the New Year
Trying to make the most of the final few days of your holiday break?
Strategies
Author’s Purpose is Easy as PIE
In today's lesson, we're talking about author's purpose and a great unique strategy known as the Pie Strategy for your students.
Strategies
Can You Make It: An Arts and Math Strategy
In this lesson, we're using arts and math strategy.
Resources
The Downside of Creative Ideas
If you're feeling the stress to come up with new creative ideas in the classroom, these 4 tips will help you get creative.
Educator PD
Episode 36: 4 Tips for Building Critical Listening Skills
In today's very special SparkChasers podcast, I'm sharing some of my favorite tips for building critical listening skills with help from some of my favorite holiday songs.
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