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Pick 2 Brainstorming Strategy
The “Pick 2 Brainstorming Strategy” gets the creative juices flowing and asks students to innovate new ways to combine unlike objects to make something new.
Resources
Self-Care Practices for Educators
Don't let teacher burnout consume you. Reduce stress and boost your mood with these tips on how to avoid it and have a happy, healthy new school year!
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An Educator’s Guide to 3-D Printing: Part II
One of the most daunting aspects of 3D printing in the classroom can be the search for quality materials, programming and lessons.
Organization
Basic Classroom Supply List for Arts Integration
Heading back to school and getting your classroom supply list ready?
Advocacy
The Science Behind Curiosity
Participants remembered information about things that did not interest them when their brains were filled with curiosity.
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Welcome Back… Already?
The thought of back to school got you down? Think of creative ideas that make you want to walk through those doors and start sharing with students!
Classroom Management
An Arts Integrated Icebreaker with Gummy Worms
Take your class icebreaker games to the next level with an arts integrated inspired activity featuring two of students' favorite things - candy & painting!
Advocacy
Blogging for Arts Advocacy
Blogging is one of the best ways to advocate for any program, but especially for the arts.
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