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 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...
by guest blogger | General Education Topics, SEAL: Social-Emotional Artistic Learning, STEAM and Technology in the Classroom
Technology as a Means for Creativity Technology’s role in advancing and reimagining education is becoming increasingly more significant. A recent report from LearnPlatform reveals that the usage of educational technology (edtech) is growing, with the average...
by guest blogger | General Education Topics, SEAL: Social-Emotional Artistic Learning
As a teacher, you know how important it is to create a positive, responsive classroom environment that promotes learning and appropriate behaviour. But wouldn’t it be great if you had an easy way to do this? Thankfully there exist tried and tested activities...