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Student Blogging – Piloting a Program
This week some students of mine have begun the blogging process. They are very excited and so am I. Since the beginning of the school year, they have been writing in their “Reflection Journals” at...
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Crystallize, Don't Paralyze!
Frost crystallization on a shrub. From www.thefullwiki.com How do you approach teaching? When you are with students, how do you act? What do you say? Are you engaging and encouraging? Are you...
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A Visit from TIGER
A couple of years ago, I attended an Arts Integration Day at Plymouth State University. There, I presented a hands-on workshop on Building Community through Music. But before the workshops began,...
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Never Assume
I find myself saying this quite a bit as a teacher. It seems too often we assume students have all the skills they need, but that is not always true. I know, this doesn’t seem like a positive way to...
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Announcing: 2012 Teacher Art Retreat!
It’s time! It’s time! Oh yes it is… Time to officially announce the line up for the 2012 Teacher Art Retreat! I am so happy to post the information many of you have been waiting for – the second...
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5 Unforgettable Field Trips
Whether you are nearing the end of your school year, right in the midst or even on a summer break, it’s always a good time to consider a field trip for you and your students. Here are some great...
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Arts-Based Learning for Teachers
I see it all the time: Teachers are interested, they see the benefits, but are unsure of whether they should be attending arts-based professional development. They come from a variety of backgrounds...
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Stop, Drop and Color
I used to think that using coloring pages was a waste of time. I felt that giving someone a blank paper on which to draw or color was a much better option. However, my view has changed slightly over...
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A Visit from TIGER
A couple of years ago, I attended an Arts Integration Day at Plymouth State University. There, I presented a hands-on workshop on Building Community through Music. But before the workshops began, all...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Never Assume
I find myself saying this quite a bit as a teacher. It seems too often we assume students have all the skills they need, but that is not always true. I know, this doesn’t seem like a positive way to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Announcing: 2012 Teacher Art Retreat!
It’s time! It’s time! Oh yes it is… Time to officially announce the line up for the 2012 Teacher Art Retreat! I am so happy to post the information many of you have been waiting for – the second...
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5 Unforgettable Field Trips
Whether you are nearing the end of your school year, right in the midst or even on a summer break, it’s always a good time to consider a field trip for you and your students. Here are some great ideas...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Arts-Based Learning for Teachers
I see it all the time: Teachers are interested, they see the benefits, but are unsure of whether they should be attending arts-based professional development. They come from a variety of backgrounds...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Stop, Drop and Color
I used to think that using coloring pages was a waste of time. I felt that giving someone a blank paper on which to draw or color was a much better option. However, my view has changed slightly over...
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