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Painting with Music
When we utilize multiple art forms - for example, painting with music - to teach these emotions...
Social Emotional Learning
In a time when schools are facing issues with bullying, poverty, and intense expectations, social emotional learning is more important than ever. As a tool for making meaning and communication, the arts can have a profound impact on the social emotional health of our students. In this section, you'll find resources and tips for integrating SEL with the Arts in your own classroom. Want more? Explore our online SEL and the Arts course for 25 PD hours.
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Classroom Management
The Best Way to Kick Off the School Year
Setting the stage for a positive classroom culture must be a priority as we teach procedures and introduce academics.
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Social Emotional Artistic Learning with Elizabeth Peterson
The arts can provide such a natural conduit for social emotional learning.
Student Groups
Playing with a Practical Purpose
When we hear “learning through play”, our mind goes to an early childhood classroom, but even the older kids need this creative outlet of play!
Classroom Management
How Can Art Help with Self-Regulation?
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Resources
SEL and the Arts: Social Awareness
Social Awareness is the ability to take the perspective of and empathize with others.
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SEL and the Arts: Developing Self-Awareness
The arts truly are a natural place for students to practice all the skills and characteristics associated with self-awareness.
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Why Affective Learning Makes for Effective Teaching
The arts help students make emotional connections to their learning by making it a more meaningful and memorable experience.
Student Groups
How to Successfully Teach Social Emotional Skills Through the Arts
It is important for students to name their emotions so that they can understand what they are feeling and how they should respond appropriately.
Educator PD
Making Connections: SEL Competencies and the Arts
The arts can have a tremendous impact on social and emotional growth so arts education and integration are the perfect ways promote those competencies!
Strategies
Using Drama to Cultivate Social Competence and Classroom Community
Have you even given thought to using drama to cultivate SEL and classroom community?
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