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...
by Elizabeth Peterson | Arts Education and Integration
Countless research studies have shown us that music causes a wide range of psychosomatic effects to our bodies. It can be helpful in dealing with chronic pain, reduce blood pressure or even boost our immunity. At some point music caught the eye of psychologists...
by Elizabeth Peterson | Arts Education and Integration
Composition is a great way for students to express themselves and work more deeply with the content in their curriculum. Here, I have put together some great examples of songwriting with students using excerpts from previous posts. I hope these examples inspire you...
by Elizabeth Peterson | Arts Education and Integration
If you are a reader of The Inspired Classroom, then you understand in some capacity the power that the arts can have on learning. Getting inspired by the arts as a teacher in order to be inspiring to students is at the core of our mission. This week, I was honored...
by Elizabeth Peterson | Arts Education and Integration
The amazing thing about the arts is that they can be integrated with nearly any other topic. Sometimes you have to just let your mind go and imagine all the possibilities and once you get started, it can be hard to stop. I’ve been approached in person and...
