Educator PD
It Starts with Art
STEAM elevates art classes from the supporting role to the main cast, making them a subject worthy of study in their own right.
Arts Integration
Arts Integration ideas offer an approach to teaching and learning through which content standards are taught and assessed equitably in and through the arts.
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Strategies
3 Ways You Can Use Creative Movement for Classroom Management
Without classroom management, the learning environment can become chaotic.
Student Groups
Why a New District Initiative Doesn’t Mean You Have to Abandon Arts Integration
A new school initiative means change and we all know change can be scary and overwhelming.
Strategies
The Principles of Design in Visual Arts
Principles of Design is a concept describing the way in which the elements are arranged -things like balance, movement, and unity.
Strategies
Using Drama to Cultivate Social Competence and Classroom Community
Have you even given thought to using drama to cultivate SEL and classroom community?
Classroom Management
Keep It Super Simple
Classroom management does not need to be difficult and overwhelming!
Curriculum
Sound Mapping Lesson Plan
Need a good middle school lesson? This sound mapping lesson explores the cross-cutting concept of how STEAM influences the world around us.
Classroom Management
Top 10 Tips for Creative Classroom Management
Want to build a safe and positive classroom environment through creative classroom management strategies?
Educator PD
The Arts Integration Continuum
This episode of the Teaching with Creativity Show shares a helpful arts integration continuum to help you optimize your lessons.
Strategies
Your Classroom Music Playlist Guide
Playing classroom music can be a great way to increase focus, creativity and critical thinking.
Strategies
Arts Integration Strategy: Art History Behind the Scenes
This art strategy was inspired by Coissard’s "The (True) History of Art" and is a fantastic formula for integrating art & ELA with creative storytelling!
Strategies
4 Arts Icebreakers for Back to School
Looking for some ideas on how to help get students engaged, connected & ready for arts integration?
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