The National Art Education Association (NAEA), in partnership with the Educational Theater Association, National Association for Music Education, and National Dance Education Organization has launched ...
Read MoreThe presence of “community” in activities such as band and theater is obvious. These require groups of individuals to work together. That type of connection may look absent from the studio ...
Read MoreYes, there are many Social Emotional Learning (SEL) moments in art classrooms students experience as part of sharing space and because art is about feeling. However, “for true SEL learning to ta ...
Read MoreHappy National Arts in Education Week! Established in 2010, this week-long celebration was created to recognize the impact arts have in education. The goal of the week? To bring awareness of this impo ...
Read MoreWhat!? Rules!? Don’t be alarmed, this week’s guest, Art Educator Paul Kretchmer, explains—“We live in a world that is about relationships. ‘Rules’ are guides you ca ...
Read MoreWith summer coming to an end and many schools already starting the new school year, it’s time to consider how to make the school year exciting, engaging, and enjoyable. A successful start goes a ...
Read MoreIn general terms, an ecosystem is a complex network or interconnected system. Considering this, what is an “Art Ecosystem?” How does it differ from a PLN? Mike Mitchell joins the Creativit ...
Read More“The very heart of TAB (Teaching for Artistic Behavior) is centered around 1) the child is the artist, 2) the classroom is the studio, and 3) exploring what artists do.” TAB can be a stick ...
Read MoreCeramics can be frustrating, clay is an intimidating medium for students as they begin working with it, but it can also be just as rewarding for those who stick with it. Students gain many skills work ...
Read MoreDo you have a local arts center in your community? Have you considered working with them on a project but don’t know where to start? Susan Martin, Executive Director of the Bower Center for the ...
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