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All teachers need professional development. Why not make it meaningful to your individual teaching practice? In this area, you'll find a wide variety of ways you can keep your own creative juices flowing. Be sure to dig into the subtopics for more specific PD opportunities.

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STEAM learning
Classroom Management

Tis’ the Season for STEAM Learning

STEAM learning doesn’t have to be formal. Educators can design a variety of STEAM learning experiences to engage students during every season.

magic
Classroom Management

Believe in the Magic

Find the magic in each and every one of your students - and when you can’t, look harder.

researching the nutcracker
Classroom Management

Researching the Magic behind The Nutcracker

Researching the Nutcracker is a surefire way to harness the energy of our students and the season through an inquiry-based, arts history project.

discovery lab
Classroom Management

Feeling the Festivities

With this holiday-inspired discovery lab, ignite your students' curiosity and enthusiasm as they learn about different cultures and traditions in our world.

soft skills
Classroom Management

In with the Habits of Mind

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

integrating habits
Classroom Management

Integrating Habits of Mind

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

social emotional learning and social studies
Strategies

We Build People

Social Emotional Learning and Social Studies go hand-in-hand.

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