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Paper Sculpture Techniques
Watch this video to learn simple paper sculpture techniques like: folding, curling, twisting and scoring the paper.
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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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What is Mixed Media
Mixed media is a type of visual art that combines more than one medium or material.
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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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5 Ways to Add Dance and Theater to the Classroom
The core of dance and theater is movement so it makes perfect sense to find a way to incorporate it into the classroom.
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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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Oil Pastels
In this guide for K-12 teachers, we'll go over some basic tips, techniques, and classroom application ideas for using oil pastels.
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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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