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Teaching with Shadow Puppets
Teaching with Shadow Puppets have a bit of a benefit in the classroom.
Professional Development
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Assessment
Master Class Preview: Writing Performance Tasks
This November I will be holding a master class on Common Core Assessments, specifically writing performance tasks for the arts.
Curriculum
Common Core for the Arts Teacher
We already know that many of the processes and skills that are used in teaching Common Core contents are easily and often transferred into many teaching.
Strategies
Are We Listening to That Song Again? The Value in Guided Active Listening
Students might even resist listening to a piece several times in a row but with guidance they might be surprised what they notice!
Strategies
Is Dance Just for the Elite?
We need to ensure that dance is a reality for all students, no matter where they came from, where their going, or what disabilities they have.
Strategies
Integrating Drama in the Elementary Classroom: Where Do We Begin?
Integrating drama in the classroom gives students a chance to collaborate with each other creatively, but where do we even begin?
Resources
Audience Etiquette
Today, we're talking about Audience Etiquette and the unique experience I had while visiting a very cool concert given by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra.
Educator PD
Connectivity Conference Recap
As we come up for air from our incredible 2014 Connectivity Conference event, we wanted to take a moment to THANK YOU for the awesome support!
Educator PD
Emulate Don’t Imitate
Emulate don't imitate. Look deeply into an idea or technique then leap and make it your own.
Curriculum
Stepping Outside of Your Curriculum Comfort Zone
Stepping outside of your curriculum comfort zone can be a challenge for teachers.
Resources
Transitions: It’s What’s In Between That Counts
Just as we orchestrate and plan for transitions in our classrooms and just as we teach children how to create transitions in their writing
Strategies
The New Arts Standards*
So now that we have seen the new arts standards, how do they translate into workable lessons for the studio?
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