by Elizabeth Peterson | Arts Education and Integration
The assignment: Create a story where you are put into a situation where you need to explain what arts integration is, why you do it and/or why it’s important. #artsadvocacy My story is a short narrative about a parent volunteer who comes to help out but really...
by Elizabeth Peterson | General Interest
Every few weeks or so, my mother and I go to Symphony Hall in Boston. It’s always fun to go into Boston at night, drink a glass of wine and enjoy quality music, but last week was particularly wonderful. I always enjoy a good piano sontata and being able to listen to...
by Elizabeth Peterson | Arts Education and Integration
It’s no surprise to us that different children learn to read at different rates. The problem may be that we sometimes forget just what that means in the minds of our students. I was reminded of how difficult reading can be for students just last week while...
by Elizabeth Peterson | Arts Education and Integration, Classroom Stories, General Education Topics
The paint is missing! The paint! The paint! Oh where, oh where has it gone? I see it no more, when I open the door. Oh where, oh where has it gone? It has been replaced, replaced, you say And what, and what is there now? Is it glue, is it glitter, is it cray-pas...
by Elizabeth Peterson | Arts Education and Integration
Today was an example of integration and collaboration at its best! Every Tuesday and Wednesday the music teacher, at my school (and my mentee and friend, Johanna) comes into my classroom for a 30 minute intervention period to assist with whatever we are doing in...
