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"Supports the placement of the arts at the center of the curriculum and advocates creative use of technology to enhance the K-12 educational experience...offers free, standards-based teaching materials for use in and out of the classroom, as well as professional development resources, student materials, and guidelines for arts-based instruction and assessment."
An amazing story of fellow who creates art in the eye of a needle. Interesting to hear his comments on how his talent was not noticed when he was in school. Sold his opus for $20 million! See video clip at http://www.guzer.com/videos/needle-art.php
Makes equally good sense as a tool in social studies!
Access both the framework and content standards for visual and performing arts in California.
Prepared for the Hewlett Foundation, this is a nice summary of 6 key research findings including "Evidence that Arts Education Transfers to Learning in Other Subjects."
Sir Ken Robinson's 20-minute long talk at the TED conference in Monterey. If you like him, look for his book, Out of Our Minds.
Do you dance? Can you entertain the idea that dance could be used in elementary school as a way for students to learn or exhibit what they have learned? If yes, check out this article.
Listen to the recording! It's a great introduction to what theater games are all about.
Mona Brooks developed a simple, effective way to teach children to draw. Her success spawned a network of art schools across the country. Any teacher can use this method. You don't need to be an artist. Just get a copy of Mona Brooks' book and learn with your students. When you visit this site, be sure to look at the "Monart Method" and at "Student Gallery."
A book like this would be a good starting place for adding deliberate music instruction to your classroom program.
Developed at Capistrano School in Southern California, this site has amazing resources.
"Once young children have some experience with clay, all they need is some clay. I try not to give suggestions, but I have learned to phrase open questions." -- Marvin Bartel
I have never met Marvin Bartel, but I would certainly like to. Spend a little time perusing his thoughts, advice, and essays.
Short videos of brilliant people sharing ideas. Click "Arts" in the left column if it's not already selected.
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Resources for teaching the arts in elementary school. Especially selected for teachers who must teach multiple subjects and are not "art teachers." Includes resources for integrating arts in social studies.
Updated on 2008-12-02
Created on 2008-12-02
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