Educator PD
Equality in Instruction and Exposure
Occasionally, there are teaching moments that wake you from routine instruction.
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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Art Bots: STEAM for Art Teachers
As soon as I read the words “Affordable Art Bots” workshop, I was in!
Strategies
Art Gems in the Oscar Short Film Nominees
Spoiler alert! If you are planning to see the films that were nominated for an Oscar in the Short Film category this year, don’t read this article.
Educator PD
Navigating the Creative Desert
Feeling like your own well of ideas and creativity has gone blank?
Strategies
Using Maps to Inspire Arts Integration
Maps is used to inspire arts integration and it's the lessons that seamlessly align with math, social studies, science, and visual art.
Educator PD
It’s Time to Celebrate Arts in School
To celebrate arts in schools is often a challenge to fund.
Classroom Management
How Often Does Your Class Reach 70 Decibels?
Does Your Class Reach 70 Decibels? We want to provide an environment for students to reach their intellectual and creative potential.
Resources
Fun Facts Roundup: Art History Edition
Want some fun facts to share about artists or artworks and any art history edition?
Curriculum
Stained Glass Solvents STEAM Lesson
Try this Solvents, Stained Glass STEAM Lesson for grades 4-6 connecting science & art.
Educator PD
It’s Arts Enhancement… not that there’s anything wrong with that!
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between arts integration versus arts enhancement?
Strategies
Using the “Evidence For, Evidence Against” Strategy
"Evidence For Evidence Against" is a teaching strategy that helps students read a piece of text.
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