by Elizabeth Peterson | General Education Topics, SEAL: Social-Emotional Artistic Learning
Setting Boundaries is an important step for all teachers to take when you find yourself battling the Daily Teacher Drain. Here are some focused podcast episodes that will help you get started and refine your boundaries. Part 1: Setting Boundaries around School...
by Elizabeth Peterson | Arts Education and Integration, Pillar, SEAL: Social-Emotional Artistic Learning, Teacher-Centered PD
Ah, mid-January. The holiday glow has faded, and the next break feels like it’s a lifetime away. The excitement of the new school year is long gone, and the days can feel like an endless loop of planning, grading, and managing student emotions. Sound familiar? This...
by Elizabeth Peterson | Arts Education and Integration, General Education Topics, SEAL: Social-Emotional Artistic Learning
The Importance of Process Art in Early Childhood As an educator, you already understand the immense value of play in the development of young children. It fosters imagination, cognitive growth, and opens up endless possibilities for learning. Just as play is crucial...
by Elizabeth Peterson | Arts Education and Integration
One of your most potent tools as a teacher is creativity. The Montessori method can be compared to an artist crafting a masterpiece. Except here, the canvas is the classroom, and your colors are as diverse as academic subjects and artistic explorations. This approach...
by guest blogger | Arts Education and Integration, For Arts Teachers, SEAL: Social-Emotional Artistic Learning
Movement and music are powerful tools for helping students understand and manage their emotions. When you incorporate dance and rhythmic activities into the classroom, students can gain deeper insights into how emotions affect their bodies and minds. These creative...
