by Elizabeth Peterson | Arts Education and Integration, Teacher-Centered PD
I write the words Teacher-Centered PD with pride when I advertise the Teacher Art Retreat each year. But I know that not everyone sees that as a legitimate way to spend PD time. “Student-Centered” is what we need to focus on, and I agree. Of course...
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
On Thursday, July 23rd, I have the honor of presenting again during Education Closet’s summer Connectivity Conference. This is a conference I have presented at since it’s conception by my wonderful friend, Susan Riley. She has done such great work for...
by Elizabeth Peterson | Arts Education and Integration
What is Mathapalooza? It is a rockin’ awesome idea that my 4th grade team came up with so that we could help motivate kids for the math MCAS testing coming up in mid May. Basically, we are mixing great music with all kinds of math concepts. It’s not arts...
by Elizabeth Peterson | Arts Education and Integration
Earlier this year, my students explored the commonalities between musical rhythms and fractions. The Common Core State Standards put a huge emphasis on fractions earlier in students elementary years now, and I believe this helped some students to understand more...
