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I love Teacher Appreciation Week. Certainly, it is nice to feel appreciated, but I find it to be a great opportunity to reflect upon teachers.
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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I love Teacher Appreciation Week. Certainly, it is nice to feel appreciated, but I find it to be a great opportunity to reflect upon teachers.

In week 11, we cover the basic fundamentals students should master about ballet and modern dance, while preparing for their final project.

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Here is a list of arts integration professional development books that are tried-and-true, and which will build a positive interest.


If you're interested in learning how to create a compelling storytelling tips, come take a look at Andrew Stanton's advice.
In this Setting and Ambiance Arts Integration lesson, students study how authors and artists use the elements of word choice, lighting and sound.

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For week 10, we switch subjects and enter our Introduction to Dance unit.

We all know of the positive impacts being mindful, and cultivating mindfulness can have on our lives, but the possibility of being used in the classroom.


Let's face it: doing lots of worksheets is just not that exciting for students!
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