

Project Based Learning (also known as PBL), is an approach that connects inquiry, solving real-world problems and meaningful hands-on experiences. This is a perfect opportunity to integrate the arts! But be careful - there's more to this than just fun projects. In this comprehensive area, you'll find everything you need to connect PBL and the arts with integrity. Want to learn more? Try our Project Based Learning in the Arts online class in our Accelerator membership and build a PBL lesson while getting 25 PD hours.
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The core of dance and theater is movement so it makes perfect sense to find a way to incorporate it into the classroom.

Kindness is so important and goes so far. There are few better ways to connect to it and inspire students than through the world of books.

This free video workshop shares 3 principles for using Universal Design for Learning in your classroom and examples for lesson extensions.

Facilitating learning sounds difficult but isn't if you know how to meet your learners where they are.


Use our complete set of CATCH a Spark book reviews to find the perfect one for the special people in your life.

Gifting books opens the door to creativity, imagination and wonder.

We all wish things were different right now. What better way to start than to spread small moments of hope with this kindness activity?

November is the perfect month to find rich, powerful books that will help your students with reflection through meaningful conversations.

Need some calming activities for your classroom that lessen behaviors, engage students and incorporate the arts?

Want to integrate the arts at your school, but concerned about overwhelming teachers?
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