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Questions for Consumers

April 16, 2024

This blog post discusses questioning strategies elementary teachers can use to support students' analysis and appreciation of art. The questioning strategies below are intended to enhance students' experiences viewing a completed or canonized work of art.

Questions for Creators

April 16, 2024

This blog post explores questioning strategies to support young artists before, during, and after their creative process, guiding elementary students through considerations of medium, intent, and presentation to foster critical thinking and self-expression in their artistic endeavors.

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Dance and English Language Arts Lesson Plans

April 4, 2024

In this blog post, we'll explore the dynamic fusion of English Language Arts and dance in lesson planning.

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Reflective Practice: The Power of Keeping a Sketchbook as a Teacher

April 3, 2024

Cally Flox writes about the practice of keeping a sketchbook as a teacher along with strategies, tips, and the difference between a journal and a sketchbook.

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A Visual Thinking Guide: For Viewing Works of Art with Elementary Students

April 2, 2024

Arts-based questioning strategies offer a two-fold purpose: students can be guided through different elements within various works of art; and, students can develop and enhance essential skills to facilitate lifelong learning. The visual thinking guide in this blog utilizes the foundation of open-ended questions, which provides teachers with flexibility.

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Teaching Basic Drawing Skills

April 2, 2024

With only a pencil and paper, students can participate in visual arts activities daily. Drawing with a simple paper and pencil daily can help students build visual discrimination and develop an understanding of spatial relationships and proportion. The following exercises can be practiced daily to develop drawing techniques.

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Vocal Warm-Ups for the Classroom

April 1, 2024

Vocal warm-ups also expand students' vocal ranges, boosting their confidence and creativity in singing and speaking. This article includes six activities for warming up the voice.

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Assessment in Drama

March 27, 2024

Assessing students' grasp of drama involves observing their use of acting techniques, collaboration skills, and respect for others' ideas. Evaluation tools like rubrics guide assessment, focusing on students' performance and comprehension of drama concepts during activities and performances.

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