Budgets Tight? Great News!
Going back to school is always an exciting time of year for educators. The promise of what the new year will hold is what keeps us coming back, year after year. And as we all get ready and prepare for...
View ArticleThe Power of the Game
This Friday’s post is short and sweet. Go. buy. Gamestorming. See? I told you! In all seriousness, Gamestorming is a fantastic book by Sunni Brown that I have been using for professional development...
View ArticleArts Integration Sneak Peek
If you’d love to know what’s in my two books before you purchase them, then this video is for you. I show you what’s in the books, how it’s all organized and show you why they are a great value for...
View ArticleUseful Resources for Arts Integration
As the new school year approaches I have been reviewing my resources for implementing arts integration in my classroom. I am also the Arts Integration Liaison for my school so teachers come to me...
View ArticleStudio Days Review and Giveaway!
I am so excited today to be able to review a wonderful resource for Arts Integration and to be able to offer a free giveaway to all of my readers! What a Friday! As you know, we are always on the...
View ArticleThe PECKing Order – Four Qualities of a Master Educator
It’s almost Thanksgiving and I can’t help but turn inward and examine my own practice as an educator and stand in gratitude at the opportunity to work with so many fine educators. As part of my...
View Article9 Beautiful Art Books to Inspire You in 2014
Last week, I named my Top 11 Transformative Books of 2013. It turns out, the list was quite a hit! I want to keep the inspiration going strong for you into 2014, so here’s my list of 9 Beautiful Arts...
View ArticleEye Can Art Product Review
Every once in a while I run across a product or resource that I just feel compelled to share with you because of it’s incredible potential for children. I stumbled across this latest product – Eye Can...
View ArticleAn ARTISTIC Critique of Susan Riley’s No Permission Required
As I completed Susan’s latest publication No Permission Required, I found myself overjoyed with the true possibilities of STEAM and desiring to find a secondary school that models these principles,...
View ArticleCreate a STEAM lesson in 6 minutes
We all feel it – the craziness of the season has officially taken over our classrooms and schools. No one is immune! And between the seasonal performances and presentations, the elf-on-a-shelf...
View ArticleCreatubbles: Designed with Kids in Mind
Have you ever found yourself wishing there was a social media tool designed specifically for students that you could use safely in the classroom (without jumping through a bunch of hoops) AND that...
View ArticleARTISTIC Critique of “See Me After Class”
With my new position as Instructional Coach, I am constantly looking for tools and resources for my new teachers. Last week I picked up Roxanna Elden’s See Me After Class. In 3 hours I put it down,...
View Article“Fun”ctional Art with Strawbees
Every once in a while, we just want to play with materials and see what happens. No lesson plans, so carefully crafted outcomes. Just play. So when I received this box of Strawbees, that’s exactly...
View ArticleARTISTIC Critique of For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood
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View ArticleStudio Days Review and Giveaway!
I am so excited today to be able to review a wonderful resource for Arts Integration and to be able to offer a free giveaway to all of my readers! What a Friday! As you know, we are always on the...
View ArticleThe PECKing Order – Four Qualities of a Master Educator
It's almost Thanksgiving and I can't help but turn inward and examine my own practice as an educator and stand in gratitude at the opportunity to work with so many fine educators. As part of my...
View Article9 Beautiful Art Books to Inspire You in 2014
Last week, I named my Top 11 Transformative Books of 2013. It turns out, the list was quite a hit! I want to keep the inspiration going strong for you into 2014, so here's my list of 9 Beautiful Arts...
View ArticleEye Can Art Product Review
Every once in a while I run across a product or resource that I just feel compelled to share with you because of it’s incredible potential for children. I stumbled across this latest product - Eye Can...
View ArticleAn ARTISTIC Critique of Susan Riley’s No Permission Required
As I completed Susan’s latest publication No Permission Required, I found myself overjoyed with the true possibilities of STEAM and desiring to find a secondary school that models these principles,...
View ArticleCreate a STEAM lesson in 6 minutes
We all feel it - the craziness of the season has officially taken over our classrooms and schools. No one is immune! And between the seasonal performances and presentations, the elf-on-a-shelf...
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