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Theatre Games: They’re Not Just for Theatre Anymore!
Need something fun to spice up your classroom?
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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Revitalizing Your Vision
Revitalizing your vision, not only does it help you to stay true to your own personal values and beliefs, but it allows you to reflect on the priorities.
Curriculum
Problems in Problem Based Learning: Considering Challenges of Implementing PBL in the Arts
Today, I’d like to share some challenges and considerations to keep in mind when implementing PBL in the arts classroom, as it can be an effective approach.
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Season 2 of the Sparkchasers Podcast: Defining Innovation
Defining innovation as a process can be hard.
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Listening with Intention: Building Better Listeners through Improvisational Dance
We can make that analogy for students between being constructive conversationalists, and active listeners and being good improvisational dance partners.
Curriculum
The Arts as Core Content for 21st Century Learning
Where do the arts fit in, especially in building connections?
Curriculum
K-2 Arts Integration Lesson: Mapping Blueprints
This arts integration lesson Mapping Blueprints explore order & classification through Math and Visual Art.
Strategies
Inspiration and Affirmation
Every now and then life hands you an experience that helps serve as both inspiration and aspiration.
Educator PD
STEM vs STEAM and All the In-Between
Need help understanding the difference between STEM vs STEAM?
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Moving, Shaking, and Music-Making: Providing Creative Release During Testing Season
How can we integrate the arts into testing season to provide our students with some sort of creative release?
Curriculum
Test Prep: How the arts can assist in the process
High stakes test prep is the way of educational life, and whether we support that vision or not, it's here to stay.
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