Curriculum
Character Shapes K-2 Arts Integration Lesson
Check out how to teach both theater and math in the primary grades with this Character Shapes lesson using arts integration.
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
Eensy Weensy Spiders and Humpty Dumpty: Teaching Moments that Inspire Gratitude
Forgive me for being a little indulgent but I feel compelled to write an article of gratitude, something to inspire teaching moments.
Resources
How to Collaboratively Weave Your (Digital) Story
How to Collaboratively Weave Your Digital Story - Do you use digital storytelling in your classroom?
Strategies
Moving to Learn: Using Movement to Bolster Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension - I also love to move and am a huge believer in experiential learning.
Educator PD
5 Ways to Take Control of Your Professional Development
We can't just wait for schools to create environments where professional development can flourish.
Educator PD
The Real Power of Arts Integration
We discuss the real power of arts integration and how it can be utilized to teach students.
Educator PD
Designing Professional Development for the 21st Century
Another traditional professional development concept that needs be retired is the idea of a hard and fast time for professional development.
Resources
Combat Perfectionism: Model Learning from Mistakes
The arts provide a perfect environment to show how mistakes are an integral part of the learning process.
Educator PD
The 2014 Teacher Summer Reading List
One of the things I most enjoy as an educator about the summer is being able to catch up on some reading.
Strategies
Students Practice Compassion through Mathematics
Compassion through Mathematics - The purpose of the arts integration residency was to provide students real-life connections to the math curriculum.
Strategies
Tell Me a Story: A Guide to Interactive Storytelling
How to keep the story interesting and keep the students interested during storytelling?
Educator PD
How to Connect your Entire Curriculum
One of the daunting tasks that lie ahead of all educators in the summer is revising and editing curriculum.
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