Advocacy
#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.
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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Episode 37: 4 Hacks for Arts Integration Success
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MIM: A Must-See in Phoenix
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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.
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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.
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Easy Integrated Lessons for the New Year
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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.
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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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