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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Strategies
5 Ways to Add Dance and Theater to the Classroom
The core of dance and theater is movement so it makes perfect sense to find a way to incorporate it into the classroom.
Strategies
CATCH a Spark – February 2022
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.
Student Groups
Universal Design for Learning
This free video workshop shares 3 principles for using Universal Design for Learning in your classroom and examples for lesson extensions.
Assessment
Facilitating Learning Rather than Teaching
Facilitating learning sounds difficult but isn't if you know how to meet your learners where they are.
Strategies
A Year of CATCHing Sparks – 2021
Use our complete set of CATCH a Spark book reviews to find the perfect one for the special people in your life.
Strategies
CATCH a Spark – December 2021
Gifting books opens the door to creativity, imagination and wonder.
Classroom Management
How to Make a December to Remember
We all wish things were different right now. What better way to start than to spread small moments of hope with this kindness activity?
Strategies
CATCH a Spark – November 2021
November is the perfect month to find rich, powerful books that will help your students with reflection through meaningful conversations.
Classroom Management
Calming Activities for your Classroom
Need some calming activities for your classroom that lessen behaviors, engage students and incorporate the arts?
Approaches
Arts Integration and STEAM Implementation Model
Want to integrate the arts at your school, but concerned about overwhelming teachers?
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