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The Bridge Strategy
The Bridge Strategy uses musical song structure as an analytical tool, helping students identify the turning point in any content they're studying.
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Dance and Literacy Activity
Dance and Literacy have much in common. In this video workshop, you'll learn a lesson activity for responding to a dance in written form.
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5 Steps to Stress-free Writing
These 5 simple steps will introduce a stress-free writing strategy that also incorporates the arts.
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End-of-Year Journal Prompts
As the end of the year approaches, challenge yourself to find just ten minutes a day to reflect and write using these journal prompts.
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How to Boost Literacy with Music and Art
Boost literacy with these fun, engaging, and versatile ideas using the magic of music and visual art.
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CATCH a Spark – February 2022
Kindness is so important and goes so far. There are few better ways to connect to it and inspire students than through the world of books.
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A Year of CATCHing Sparks – 2021
Use our complete set of CATCH a Spark book reviews to find the perfect one for the special people in your life.
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CATCH a Spark – December 2021
Gifting books opens the door to creativity, imagination and wonder.
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CATCH a Spark – November 2021
November is the perfect month to find rich, powerful books that will help your students with reflection through meaningful conversations.
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