Drum Circle
One of the best ways to illustrate freedom in structure is in a drum circle. Here, a leader starts by drumming an ostinato or rhythm that is repeated over and over. Then the others in the circle begin to play. Some play alongside the leader, others play their own creations, adding their [...]
You Can Learn a lot from a Slinky
Every month I give my students a little gift that reminds them of the value we study for the month. For example, in December we focus on determination and I give the students chomping teeth to illustrate tenacity.
This month, our focus is on patience and, quite honestly I wasn’t sure what to get them. [...]
PLaiC – Process, Play and Balance
PLaiC is now a new venture for me. It is a Professional Learning Community centered around Arts Integration. What a wonderful example of community. In this case it was a community of teachers getting together to talk freely about their profession and their passion for seeing true arts integration in their teaching. [...]
No Such Thing as I Can’t
Hello All. I’m happy to be a guest blogger this month. If you like your blogs laid back and passionate about education, you might dig what I’ve got for this month. Enjoy and thanks for reading!
While Forrest Gump’s momma might have told him that life is like a box of chocolates, my momma told me, [...]
