by Elizabeth Peterson | General Education Topics, SEAL: Social-Emotional Artistic Learning
Let’s be honest. Walking into the first days of school with a crisp list of rules you made over the summer? That’s kind of like showing up to a band practice and telling every musician what to play—before they even tune their instruments. (And yes, while you are...
by Elizabeth Peterson | Arts Education and Integration, General Education Topics
Taking a field trip can be a great way to celebrate the culmination of a unit or to inspire students about something new. Field trips provide great experiences for your students and allow them opportunities to learn beyond the classroom. Who doesn’t like field...
by Elizabeth Peterson | SEAL: Social-Emotional Artistic Learning, Teacher Self-Care
You wear so many hats as a teacher! I remember years ago seeing something like this (way pre-Covid) and thinking, “Yup! That’s about right.” If you’ve ever felt under the pressure of all these labels, you’re not alone. And if...
by Elizabeth Peterson | General Education Topics, Pillar, SEAL: Social-Emotional Artistic Learning
Meaningful Teacher Reflection – it’s part of becoming a better educator. And I’m sure it is an expectation for you to reflect on your teaching practices at one time or another. Chances are, you do it already as you create new goals, prepare for...
by Elizabeth Peterson | General Interest
Last week, I posted a great poetry activity that is inspired by George Ella Lyon’s “Where I’m From” poem. It got a lot of attention and many of your downloaded the free “Idea Gathering” pdf to print and use with your own students. ...
