Episode 120: Literacy in the Elementary Art Room
Laura and Matt GrundlerMeera Ramanathan
How do you capture students that don’t feel successful in art because they “can’t draw”? Elementary art educator Meera Ramanathan uses literacy. “Art isn’t just about creating,” she says. “Literacy is another way to help students feel empowered.” Meera joins The Creativity Department for an episode about using literacy to help students connect their art to their own life. Through responding and presenting students articulate what they know, how they feel, and what they think. Hear about this, how she differentiates her lessons for different age ranges, and other ways she weaves life skills, art, and literacy into her curriculum seamlessly.
