
So You Want to Produce a Musical? Part VI: The Final Chapter
It is done. All the rehearsals, all the meetings, all the strategizing and brainstorming, all the costumes and make-up.
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It is done. All the rehearsals, all the meetings, all the strategizing and brainstorming, all the costumes and make-up.

One of my favorite activities was having students create “Living Totem Poles”, our research on the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest.

We have spent the last six months on our Curriculum Design series where we explored the why and how of curriculum design via an Arts Appreciation.

I’m turning the focus back to those books on the shelves of your classroom libraries, as I share seven picture books for the arts integrated classroom.

We are quick to say we are not an artist but that in fact is a lie!

Music and poetry have a natural connection, and they are explored together in the brand new unit, Joyful Noise.

We are nearing the end of our six-month series where we have been exploring the why and how of curriculum design via an Arts Appreciation course.

Professional development does not just have to happen during the school year.


Here are five favorite books that I use in my Arts-integrated classroom year after year because they are simply works of art in their own genre.

The current portion of the Arts Appreciation course we are taking an in-depth look at the Music Performance unit for the Arts Appreciation course.

I’ve shared my reads and recommendations in the hopes that you find books that will be beneficial to your own personal and professional development.
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