
In with the Habits of Mind
" They are Habits of Mind - skills we need to develop in order to function intelligently.
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" They are Habits of Mind - skills we need to develop in order to function intelligently.

Integrating Habits of Mind with the arts into classroom instruction isn't as scary as it sounds.

Developing good habits for yourself first will benefit your students and set the rest of your school year in the right direction.

Sparking ingenuity in student teachers starts with encouraging and challenging them.

Mentoring student teachers helps to shape their instructional practices...


When working with student teachers, the two most important aspects are classroom management and the basics of Arts Integration & STEAM.

We can spark creative mindsets through hands-on professional development with pre-service teachers.

Rockwell's depictions of the human experience speak boldly to our social-emotional learning needs.

When we utilize multiple art forms - for example, painting with music - to teach these emotions...

Setting the stage for a positive classroom culture must be a priority as we teach procedures and introduce academics.

First day impressions are crucial because it will set the tone for the entire year.
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