Strategies
Are We Listening to That Song Again? The Value in Guided Active Listening
Students might even resist listening to a piece several times in a row but with guidance they might be surprised what they notice!
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
Is Dance Just for the Elite?
We need to ensure that dance is a reality for all students, no matter where they came from, where their going, or what disabilities they have.
Strategies
Integrating Drama in the Elementary Classroom: Where Do We Begin?
Integrating drama in the classroom gives students a chance to collaborate with each other creatively, but where do we even begin?
Curriculum
How to Add Engineering to the Arts
Need a new way to work on STEM? Try connecting the arts!
Resources
Audience Etiquette
Today, we're talking about Audience Etiquette and the unique experience I had while visiting a very cool concert given by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra.
Approaches
The Difference between Integration and Enhancement
What is the difference between arts integration and arts enhancement?
Educator PD
Connectivity Conference Recap
As we come up for air from our incredible 2014 Connectivity Conference event, we wanted to take a moment to THANK YOU for the awesome support!
Approaches
Everybody Dance!
If you are looking for ways to re-create your to-do list, I suggest you celebrate National Dance Day this Saturday, July 26th.
Educator PD
Emulate Don’t Imitate
Emulate don't imitate. Look deeply into an idea or technique then leap and make it your own.
Curriculum
Stepping Outside of Your Curriculum Comfort Zone
Stepping outside of your curriculum comfort zone can be a challenge for teachers.
Approaches
STEAM Resource Roundup: July
STEAM Resource Roundup: July - Are you looking for some ways to STEAM up your summer or to learn more about this exciting integrated approach?
Resources
Transitions: It’s What’s In Between That Counts
Just as we orchestrate and plan for transitions in our classrooms and just as we teach children how to create transitions in their writing
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