Strategies
Creative Mindfulness: Using Visual Art to Cultivate Zen in the Classroom
How do you know where to start? Try these 3 tips for bringing more creative mindfulness into any project, lesson or unit.
Professional Development
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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Organization
Google Drive, Organization, Efficiency and You
My district is making a switch over to Google Drive to store and share documents.
Resources
Ditch the Textbook!
This interview with Matt Miller about his book "Ditch the Textbook" will get you rethinking your own classroom!
Advocacy
Build a Professional Learning Network (PLN) on Twitter
I admit it: I am a Twitteraholic. But only because it's built my professional learning network.
Classroom Management
Positive Interactions in the Art Room
This article from ArtsEd Lab Magazine on student relationships in the classroom is a must-read!
Educator PD
Lighting the Way: Lighthouse STEAM Projects
Have you ever wondered how those beautiful lighthouses you see were constructed?
Assessment
Art Assessment Idea: Visualizing Growth
I wanted to come up with a way to assess growth in my classroom and at the same time promote artistic confidence and persistence.
Strategies
1×5 Strategy for Creative Thinking
The 1x5 strategy is a creative thinking strategy that provides 1 object or idea and has students alter it 1 time for 5 rotations.
Strategies
Making Musical Connections
Looking to make meaningful musical connections with your students?
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