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Is it Arts Integration or STEAM?
Frequently asked is if a lesson is using an arts integration or STEAM approach.
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
Equity in Arts Education: What does that really look like?
Equity in Arts Education versus equity, what is the difference and why does it matter?
Educator PD
Aligning Philosophy with Practice
Two schools of thought, Education of Art and Education of Artistry.
Classroom Management
ELA Artwork Inspired Dice: Origami Cubes
Origami is a wonderful way to integrate art and math.
Classroom Management
Five Reasons We Are Grateful for 2016
Today is Thanksgiving in the United States, and we wanted to take a moment to share five reasons we are grateful for this past year.
Assessment
A New and Streamlined Way to Assess
Project based learning has many benefits. To assess students work can be less time consuming & more successful when you base your rubric on targeted skills.
Organization
Arts Philosophy in Practice
Two different philosophies on art education. Neither are wrong.
Advocacy
Lessons the Arts Teach Us Life
There is life lessons from arts. It is not just beneficial for the students but they stay with you throughout life.
Strategies
Note Syllables Lesson
Need a lesson to help teach syllables to kindergarten or 1st grade students?
Educator PD
STEAMy Design in the Elementary Art Room
This second-grade art lesson plan integrates STEAM Art design in the elementary art room with a pencil holder and their imagination.
Strategies
Focus: The Key to an Engaging Performance
Focus is something we often talk with our students about.
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