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Easy Ideas to Boost Creativity Across the Curriculum
One of the simplest ways to boost creativity in the classroom is by integrating the arts into every subject. Arts education can serve as a vehicle…
Love in the Hot Seat: A Drama Lesson
To love and be loved is one of the greatest human experiences. Regardless of where you live, how old you are, or your social identities, love is a…
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…
4 Creative Ways to Help Students Find Purpose and Meaning in Their Lives
Living with purpose and meaning can be an abstract concept for elementary aged students to comprehend, although it is very important to delve into…
Culturally Appropriate Ways to Incorporate Indigenous Knowledge and Perspectives Through the Arts
One of the greatest fears that non-Indigenous teachers have when incorporating Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into the curriculum is that th…
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…
Teacher Tips to Get Students Hooked on Dance
Jump, wiggle, hop, shake, kick, leap, roll . . . kids love to move! The question is, do they love to dance? In all of my years of teaching, I woul…
4 Key Benefits of Including Dance Education in Schools
Dance education, also referred to as creative movement, creative dance or expressive dance, is a dance form that combines movement and self-express…
Returning to our Roots
It takes a village to raise a child, and that village will be called upon in this time of upheaval, uncertainty and change. As teachers, we are su...