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.
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Arts Appreciation: Planned Like an Artist
In this six month series we explore the fundamentals of curriculum design, via an Arts Appreciation course created through arts collaboration.
Resources
The Process of Production: Stop Motion Animation (Part 2)
Here are the final two steps in the process of production of stop-motion animation with my students.
Educator PD
Episode 42: Why is Change So HARD?
In today's episode, we're dissecting these big 7 reasons for change resistance and what baby steps we can all take to move past them.
Classroom Management
Slow and Steady Wins the Race: Building a Strong Arts Foundation for Integration
For arts integration to be at its most effective, the students need to have a strong arts foundation.
Curriculum
STEAM Lesson: Mondrian Fractions
Combine math and art with this engaging Mondrian equivalent fractions lesson.
Strategies
STEAMing through the Water Cycle
Teach an unforgettable water cycle lesson with some movement in the classroom.
Organization
The ART of Curriculum Design: The “How”
In this six month series we will explore the why and how of curriculum design via an Arts Appreciation course created through an arts collaboration.
Advocacy
People First: 2016 Winter Conference Recap
The 2016 Winter Conference Recap is officially over and after 24 hours, some major takeaways have emerged.
Strategies
Arts-Based Strategies for Writing
Try one of these writing strategies to open up the possibilities for all students in your classroom.
Educator PD
Episode 41: Who Does What in an Integrated Lesson?
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