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Studio STEAM-up: Math and Dance
Each week we have explored arts integrated lessons that connect dance to the STEAM subjects.
Curriculum
Why PBL and the Arts Need Each Other
Not only is there a place for both in our classrooms, but the relationship between PBL and the arts can be mutually beneficial.
Educator PD
Sparkchasers Podcast: Interpretation Makes Learning Sticky
Do you have any experiences with using interpretation as a way to make learning meaningful?
Educator PD
Three Arts Integration Ideas for Kindergarten
The students write about their experience or about the project itself.
Strategies
Classroom Beautiful: Floral Design in the Classroom
Think about ways you can involve your students in helping to create that space.
Strategies
Studio STEAM-up: Arts & Dance
Welcome to the fourth installment of the Studio STEAM-up Series!
Strategies
10 Great Biographical Documentaries on Contemporary Artists for the Classroom
Here's a list of ten terrific biographical documentaries on contemporary art and artists for inspiration that I’ve used in class with some helpful notes.
Educator PD
SparkChasers Season 3 Episode 3: Tips for Supporting Students in Creative Analysis
Analysis can be a challenge for anyone, but can be almost scary for our students.
Curriculum
Studio STEAM-up: Engineering and Dance
Each week we will explore arts integrated lessons that connect dance to the STEAM subjects.
Educator PD
Effective Questioning in the Arts
The types of effective questioning we ask in the classroom and the opportunities we allow for our students to come to the answers of those questions.
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