Educator PD
Changing Brains to Foster Success
Change thinking sounds off-putting but to change students thinking, we foster their brains for success.
Early Childhood
Meeting the needs of our youngest learners is paramount in the 21st century. Research has shown that the earlier a child receives instruction, the brighter their future. Arts Integration and STEAM in Early Childhood is a natural fit - but can often go awry with cute crafts and surface-level projects.
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Signposts, Using Notice and Notes for Literature and the Arts
When we notice signposts, we are more likely to remember the character.
Assessment
Data, Data, Data
There's a great way we can use data to collect information that informs our instruction.
Educator PD
Student Feedback Strategy That Builds Community
Building an open and honest community in our classrooms is even more crucial than many of us think.
Resources
STEAMing Up the Art Room: Specimens
If college students can have hands-on access to specimens, then mine can too!
Strategies
Keep It Simple! Maximizing the Joy in Learning
One lesson I seem to have to keep learning no matter how long I’ve been teaching is to keep it simple in order to maximize the joy in learning.
Student Groups
Introducing: The Arts Integration Specialist Certification Program
Learn how to integrate the arts! Get an arts integration specialist certification through IAS.
Resources
Secret Message Valentines with Augmented Reality
Have you ever tried augmented reality? It can tremendously enhance education.
Assessment
Beyond the Exit Ticket
" Try these strategies in combination with exit tickets for something new.
Resources
Share Your HeART: Fine Art Inspired Valentines for the Community
A way to incorporate the excitement of Valentine’s Day, while modeling compassion and integrating fine art techniques.
Classroom Management
20 Contemporary Black Artists to Feature in the Classroom
We're sharing 20 contemporary black artists from visual art, music, dance, and theatre that you can use in your classroom to integrate your content.
Strategies
From Pictures to Tableau: An Arts Based Strategy
Need an effective instructional arts based strategy for students?
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