Arts and Crafts Workshops
Not only do art workshops help stimulate creative thinking, they can also offer meaningful curriculum connections.
The Arts
Lessons from High School Musicals
Musicals form an important part of the arts, serving as powerful resources for student learning, engagement, and motivation.
It Takes Two to Tango
Over the past few years, ballroom dance has garnered attention as an entertaining and educational tool that levels the social playing field and carries important life lessons.
Jazzing Up History Class
Educators teaching history may find guidance in the genius of Miles Davis’ advice to musicians, “Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.”
Cursive Writing: Beneficial or Lost Art?
Want to build your students’ minds and bodies, or just need something new to add to your art lessons? You might want to consider re-introducing handwriting.
Puppets Talk, Children Listen
The expressiveness and dramatization of puppets have not only entertained people for thousands of years, but have also been used to educate and inform.
Ukulele in the Classroom
Making music with a ukulele is a great group learning experience. Ukuleles are a good size and price, and they contain levels of complexity.
Drama: The Ball Toss Name Game
This classic game is a great way to break the ice while keeping students active.
Drama Game: Guess Who?
Students can learn something interesting about classmates that might have taken all year to discover
Drama: Circle Name Game
A simple way to start creating a sense of community among students is through icebreakers, such as variations of the ‘name game.’