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Understanding The Seven Grandfather Teachings and our Animal Relations Through The Arts
Indigenous peoples have a deep respect for the land and all living beings. In particular, animals are revered for their ability to sustain human li…
Effective Ways to Use Music in the Classroom All Day Long
There is an abundance of research suggesting that listening to music, engaging in musical experiences, and taking music lessons are highly benefici…
Drama as a Valuable “Tool” for Lifelong Learning
Drama is significantly underrepresented in elementary school education. Unfortunately, there is a misconception that drama education is only for ar…
Using the Whole Body Across the Curriculum: Tips & Strategies Subject by Subject
Whole-body learning can be integrated across the curriculum to engage students in subjects that are traditionally done pencil to paper. This has ma…
Key Ideas for Setting Up Your Classroom Space
How you set up your classroom says a lot about you as a teacher from your teaching philosophy to your perspective on how students best learn. A cla…
A Collection of Poetry to Inspire Movement
Allowing your students to move and dance with poetry makes the experience memorable while giving them the opportunity to make meaningful connection…
In Other Words
Dance bridges barriers that often impede communication, allowing interactions to take place that might otherwise be awkward or intimidating. When w…
Tips for Teaching Dance Online
I have been a dance education specialist for close to thirty years. I’ve spent countless hours honing my skills in a variety of educational setting…
Building Math Confidence Through Movement Exploration
I have few childhood memories of feeling confident in math. In the days when I excelled at addition and subtraction, math lessons were fun. However...
Leading With Kindness One Dance Step at at Time
This time of year, schools direct their attention towards programs and policies that support healthy relationships and a positive school climate. W...