Resources
2020 Summer Teaching Reading List
Every book on our 2020 summer reading list is something that shares inspiration, conversation, or at least a few helpful new ideas.
Matt and Laura Grundler
Laura and Matt Grundler are art educators from Plano, Texas. They are also proud parents, bloggers and founders of the popular Twitter Chat #K12ArtChat. After teaching middle school art, high school art and working as an assistant principal, Laura has moved into the role of district Visual Arts Coordinator. Matt started out as a graphic designer; however after finding the commercial side of design to be unsatisfying, he soon found his niche as a K-5 Art teacher. Both Laura and Matt are passionate about raising their three creative kids, sharing their love of art education with their professional learning network and continuing to grow everyday.
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Strategies
Script Writing Literacy Strategy
In this workshop, Dr. Jamie Hipp shares how to use the theater skills of scriptwriting as a literacy strategy to deepen writing processes in your classroom.
Strategies
Basic Watercolor Techniques
Watercolor can be a great medium to explore with arts integration and STEAM in the classroom.
Strategies
How to Make Agamographs with Students
If you’re looking for a STEAM-focused learning activity that can be used to support student learning objectives, agamographs are a great tool.
Resources
Assessment Strategies for Integrated Studies
There are so many types of assessment to use with arts integration and STEAM.
Classroom Management
10 Ideas for a Holiday Countdown
Check out these holiday ideas to keep students engaged with their learning, while expressing themselves through various arts media.
Classroom Management
Tis’ the Season for STEAM Learning
STEAM learning doesn’t have to be formal. Educators can design a variety of STEAM learning experiences to engage students during every season.
Classroom Management
Believe in the Magic
Find the magic in each and every one of your students - and when you can’t, look harder.
Classroom Management
Researching the Magic behind The Nutcracker
Researching the Nutcracker is a surefire way to harness the energy of our students and the season through an inquiry-based, arts history project.
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