Organization
Collaborative Planning Tools
Collaborative planning is essential for arts integration and STEAM.
IB/PYP/MYP
International Baccalaureate, Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme (IB/PYP/MYP) are approaches grounded in asking meaningful questions. Many of these questions are the same as ones that artists have been asking for generations. Who are we? Why are we here? How do we effect change? By connecting IB/PYP/MYP and Arts Integration, students are able to bring their unique point of view to any complex issue.
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Strategies
Differentiated Instruction Strategies through the Arts
Differentiated instruction strategies aren't just for one type of student population.
Strategies
Watercolor in the Classroom
Watercolor in the classroom is a fantastic way to begin using arts integration or STEAM.
Assessment
Standards Based Grading Strategies That Work
Standards based grading focuses on the content, skills and standards students must learn.
Strategies
What is Mixed Media
Mixed media is a type of visual art that combines more than one medium or material.
Classroom Management
Classroom Management Plan
Creating a classroom management plan is one of the most important things you can do as a teacher.
Classroom Management
Substitute Teacher Folder
Use these grab-and-go forms for your substitute teacher folder.
Strategies
Oil Pastels
In this guide for K-12 teachers, we'll go over some basic tips, techniques, and classroom application ideas for using oil pastels.
Strategies
Brain Breaks for Kids
This collection of 45 creative brain breaks for kids will get students moving and creating during the school day.
Organization
Makerspace Manual for K-12 Schools
Ready to create a school makerspace? Use this manual to decide what items you need, what you don’t, and how to get your space up and running.
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