Strategies
Teachable Moments
Recently I had one of those magical teachable moments that remind me why I love to do what I do.
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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Approaches
3 Ways to Use Social Media for STEAM Education
How do you use social media with your students as an instructional tool?
Educator PD
Teach Like A Jazz Musician
Fear comes from not having options or the ability to act in a way that is effective.
Curriculum
PBL and STEAM: Do they intersect?
Diving into everything I can get my hands on regarding arts integration and STEAM, I wondered if there room for both PBL and STEAM in my school.
Educator PD
Science and the Visual Arts – A Beautiful Friendship
Here are the steps that we took to create an easily replicable lesson that can be used in virtually every unit and illustrates science and visual arts.
Educator PD
Organizing an Arts Integration Toolkit
Organizing an arts integrated toolkit is a must for any teacher.
Organization
Introducing Integrated Math Maps
We've developed Integrated Math Maps for each grade, K-5, in each of the math domains.
Strategies
Stage Direction Charades: Teaching Children Stage Areas and Directions
One of the grade 3 standards is for students to know the term stage direction & the areas of the stage.
Advocacy
Learning How to Advocate for the Arts
Learning How to Advocate for the Arts - In fact, as a former general music educator, I am passionate about advocating for the arts.
Resources
Teaching Daydreaming
Recently I read a couple of articles that brought that year of my teaching to mind.
Strategies
Make A Magazine Cover To Teach For Understanding
Use the See/Think/Wonder thinking routine to show positive examples of a student magazine cover.
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