by guest blogger | Arts Education and Integration
A rebus is a puzzle or story that combines words with pictures. Have your students work on drawing and conceptualization skills with this fun project that will turn a favorite fairy tale into a rebus puzzle by replacing the nouns in the story with pictures that they...
by Elizabeth Peterson | Arts Education and Integration
Onomatopoeia, it is such a freaky word, But on Halloween, to not use it would simply be absurd. There are so many sounds that we hear around this spooky time. You should use it in your writing, or while slurping up some slime. 😉 You could think...
by Elizabeth Peterson | General Education Topics
There is no doubt that electronic gadgets have taken over our lives. It is not possible to walk down a street without seeing several people on their cell phones. Coffee shops and even restaurants frequently have people sat staring at their tablets or smart phone,...
by guest blogger | General Education Topics
Why should we read more books? How useful is reading for the brain? In today’s advanced world of technology, books come in a wealth of forms. Starting from classic hardcover to eBooks available on smart devices, there’s literally no reason why we should avoid reading....
by guest blogger | Arts Education and Integration
Judith O’Hare is a world renowned puppeteer and the focus workshop presenter at the Teacher Art Retreat. Today, she shares some insights to how puppets can play a part in our classrooms and in the lives of our students. This is a preview of the wonderful...
