Strategies
Week 18: Arts Appreciation Course
We are nearing the end of our six-month series where we have been exploring the why and how of curriculum design via an Arts Appreciation course.
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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Classroom Management
Your Summer Bucket List
Professional development does not just have to happen during the school year.
Organization
My 5 Favorite Arts-Integrated Books
Here are five favorite books that I use in my Arts-integrated classroom year after year because they are simply works of art in their own genre.
Curriculum
Drawing, Writing, Learning… Nouns!
If you want to know how, read this article about this lesson.
Strategies
Scenes in 2 Lines: The 5 Ws of Theatre with Vocal and Body Expression
With only two lines you will be amazed by your students imaginations and how they know about 5 Ws of Theatre!
Educator PD
Engagement Vs. Compliance
There's a difference between engagement vs. compliance when it comes to student behavior.
Strategies
Week 16: “Viewing” Music
The current portion of the Arts Appreciation course we are taking an in depth look at the Music unit and viewing music through instrumental portions.
Strategies
Arts Integration Strategy: I Spy
Last week, as I was studying a Jackson Pollock, I was inspired an arts integration strategy I’d like to share with you, called I Spy Abstract Painting.
Resources
“Fun”ctional Art with Strawbees
Looking for a fun activity? Here is how to create functional art with Strawbees and other ways that you might be able to use this tool in your classroom.
Resources
3D Printing: Let’s Get Started!
Need some help finding a way to implement 3D Printing into your lesson?
Resources
The Art of Microscopy
The art of microscopy is amazing, and for a small amount of money, these hidden worlds can help students see that there is more to our environment.
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