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Working with Arts Standards for Arts Integration
In my last post, I described the 4 Steps to Creating an Arts Integrated Lesson. The major thing to remember is that when you are teaching with arts integration, your students are learning as much...
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Where I’m From – Poetry Activity
Studying this poem and then creating a sort of copy-cat poem from it is a great activity for your students (and YOU) to do. This poem, Where I’m From written by George Ella Lyon, is a touching one...
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Making Paper Blogs to Prepare for the Online Experience
I’ve decided to take my students on a fun-filled blogging journey for the last few weeks of school. In some ways I think I might be crazy trying to do this in such little time, but my guts are...
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Classroom Ideas for Just One Drum
A drum can be powerful. I love drums! Although not a drummer (well, in my heart I think I am), I sure can beat on one. How much fun would it be to bring the intensity and enjoyment that so many...
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National Anthem Activities
National Anthem project day is coming up quickly! I love this day. It is a great way to celebrate Patriotism and music as September 14 is the anniversary of the penning of the Star Spangled Banner...
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Reading and Rhythm Training
I am so excited! Today 8 colleagues and I are going to become trained in a program called Reading and Rhythm. It incorporates the natural tendencies of rhythm in spoken and written word and helps...
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Integrating Arts and Tech Simultaneously: Four Lesson Ideas
Many teachers support both arts and tech integration. However, they don’t realize the two subjects can be integrated together. They become trapped thinking arts integration is analog and tech...
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Say Yes To Teaching Outdoors
As we head back to school after the long summer break, it can be tricky to engage young minds that have been filled with thoughts of beaches and sunshine for the past six weeks. But rather than...
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Reschoolutions
Ah, January. A time for new beginnings. I love the idea that in the school year, we have two beginnings: one in September and one in January. January always seems like a great time to take a look at...
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Singing Knowledge: How Music Fosters Learning
During the last few decades, a large number of research studies dedicated to music and its effect on our minds and bodies have demonstrated that listening to music can cause a wide range of...
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Dance Your Way through STEAM
On Thursday, July 23rd, I have the honor of presenting again during Education Closet‘s summer Connectivity Conference. This is a conference I have presented at since it’s conception by my wonderful...
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Reschoolutions
Ah, January. A time for new beginnings. I love the idea that in the school year, we have two beginnings: one in September and one in January. January always seems like a great time to take a look at...
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Singing Knowledge: How Music Fosters Learning
During the last few decades, a large number of research studies dedicated to music and its effect on our minds and bodies have demonstrated that listening to music can cause a wide range of...
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Dance Your Way through STEAM
On Thursday, July 23rd, I have the honor of presenting again during Education Closet‘s summer Connectivity Conference. This is a conference I have presented at since it’s conception by my wonderful...
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Organizing Fun Movie Club Lessons – a Way to Bond with Students
Let’s go back in time for a moment: what do you remember from your days at school? Do you vividly recall all those classes that meant listening to the teacher who was giving a boring lecture? That’s...
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How to Use Role-Playing Games to Teach English: Practical Tips
Role play in any classroom brings a range of benefits. It adds variety to a lesson, which can be fun and motivating for students. It broadens the possibilities for language production by taking...
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Arts Integration for the Art Teacher
When a teacher hears about arts integration, they probably think of the general classroom teacher embedding artistic experiences into their classroom lessons. Then, they may think of other teachers:...
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Where I’m From – Poetry Activity
Studying this poem and then creating a sort of copy-cat poem from it is a great activity for your students (and YOU) to do. This poem, Where I’m From written by George Ella Lyon, is a touching one...
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Pizza Fractions, Drama and STEAM
(This is Part 2 of a 2 Part Story! Click here for Part 1.) So, there I was – faced with the challenge to plan and execute a lesson for a formal observation with my new principal. Recently, my second...
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Sea Creatures Swimming Cross Country
Packed. Sealed. Shipped. I just returned from shipping off 90 sea creatures to travel across the country from Massachusetts to Washington State. Why? Well… it’s an interesting story. Get Inspired...
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