Resources
Using the Arts to Build Empathy, the Ultimate 21st Century Skill
Without empathy any one of those skills would be nearly, if not entirely, impossible to attain.
Posts by Jaime
Jaime Patterson is the Director of Content for The Institute. She understands educators need practical, time-saving ideas for bringing creativity into their classroom. These articles offer resources on the top issues facing educators today.
New here? Start with the essentials
What is Arts Integration?The complete guide · 7 min readWhat is STEAM Education?The complete guide · 23 min read
Teaching another subject? Browse all free lessons
Browse the library
Educator PD
Gut Instinct: Go with It! Arts and the Second Brain
When you learn something that you find fascinating, what is your first gut instinct?
Resources
Tweet Me a Story
If you are looking for new ways to inspire & facilitate the sharing of writing in your classes, challenge students to tweet you a story through Twitter!
Educator PD
Augmenting Your Education With An Advanced Degree
The best example is painters/artists who do courses or get an advanced degree in graphic designing.
Resources
The Art of Baseball
By looking at the theater of baseball we might make baseball more accessible to arts lovers and help some sports fans find a way to connect to the arts.
Resources
Lifelong Learners: The Ultimate Goal
Educators have a responsibility to keep the flame of curiosity alive so our students will be lifelong learners equipped to handle whatever comes their way.
Educator PD
Pros of Getting an Online MBA
It is possible to obtain an online MBA through an interactive online learning experience.
Strategies
Teaching Nonfiction Content Through the Art of Story
Stories are an effective teaching tool for nonfiction content because they help make new concepts more personal, more memorable, more meaningful.
Resources
Fun? In School?!
While engaging in the serious work of education, yourself permission to indulge in some art-making with the pure intention of just having some serious fun!
Educator PD
Graphic Details: Ideas for Designing a Unique Career
Every graphic designer has an area of design that's their specialty.
Educator PD
5 Most Popular Majors
Are you trying to avoid going back to school again, because you didn't get it right the first time?
See all 1,466 items
You’re viewing 6 of 1,466 items. Unlock the whole library free with our weekly email, or look yourself up if you already get it.
Signups open when the new site launches.
Free. We respect your inbox. Privacy Policy
Join 50,000+ educators. You’ll get our weekly email with free strategies and tools. Unsubscribe anytime.
We’ll look you up and get you back to the full library.
Latest Art Works for Teachers podcast episodes
Learn how to successfully integrate the arts in any classroom.
Learn how to successfully integrate the arts in any classroom.
Join 50,000+ K-12 educators receiving creative inspiration, free tools, weekly strategies, and practical tips once per month in the Monthly SmART Ideas Digest.