Educator PD
Episode 42: Why is Change So HARD?
In today's episode, we're dissecting these big 7 reasons for change resistance and what baby steps we can all take to move past them.
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
Slow and Steady Wins the Race: Building a Strong Arts Foundation for Integration
For arts integration to be at its most effective, the students need to have a strong arts foundation.
Curriculum
STEAM Lesson: Mondrian Fractions
Combine math and art with this engaging Mondrian equivalent fractions lesson.
Strategies
STEAMing through the Water Cycle
Teach an unforgettable water cycle lesson with some movement in the classroom.
Organization
The ART of Curriculum Design: The “How”
In this six month series we will explore the why and how of curriculum design via an Arts Appreciation course created through an arts collaboration.
Advocacy
People First: 2016 Winter Conference Recap
The 2016 Winter Conference Recap is officially over and after 24 hours, some major takeaways have emerged.
Strategies
Arts-Based Strategies for Writing
Try one of these writing strategies to open up the possibilities for all students in your classroom.
Educator PD
Episode 41: Who Does What in an Integrated Lesson?
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Strategies
Whatever is Lying Around! The Use of Non-Traditional Mediums
Today, we're discussing using non-traditional mediums, whatever is laying around for you to use, to create great art and fun.
Strategies
So, You Want to Produce a Musical in Elementary School?
But what if you want to produce an Elementary School Musical - one that has no tradition of putting on a show?
Strategies
STEAM Lesson: Erosion Art
In this free STEAM lesson, students are using the work of artist Andrew Goldsworthy to explore the idea of erosion in science.
Curriculum
The ART of Curriculum Design: The “Why”
Join us, as we take a look at the importance of curriculum design, and how we made it our mission to teach arts advocacy.
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