Resources · 12-31-2015
The Language of Friendship Creativity in Motion with OSnap Curate a Virtual Museum with Padlet Why Staring a Collection Builds Cognitive Skills Object of the Month: Tickles the Monkey: Prototype for Tickle Me Elmo How to be a Creative Role Model How to Use a Penny to Practice Basic Computation Skills Begin Again with Wishes and Dreams What Does Your Visionary Learning Environment Include? Make Your Own Portrait Entertain, Amuse and Educate Why Humor Should be Part of Every Classroom The Power...
Books · 11-25-2015
If you have ever attended a book festival, you know how fun it is to share the enjoyment of reading with others. At the National Book Festival in Washington D.C., enthusiastic readers (of all ages) attend numerous author talks, book-signings, and family-centered activities that emphasize the importance of lifelong literacy. This year, while wandering through one of the pavilions, I learned about the work of Room to Read. This non-profit believes that “World Change Starts with Educated...
Resources · 11-10-2015
Most people don’t think of school as a place for comedy. However, many of us remember our class clowns, especially those with dynamic personalities. They often made class quite interesting. For teachers, however, a class clown can be a nemesis who disrupts class and derails lessons. Fortunately, not every teacher feels that way. In a recent NPR podcast, educator/host Lee Hale asked, “What if we looked at class clowns differently? What if, instead of seeing them as a nuisance, we saw them as...
Creativity · 10-08-2015
Children have many ideas about the creative process and bring unique experiences to their artistic adventures. Creating art helps them learn more about themselves, others, and the world. Writing about their art further refines their ideas, thoughts and experiences.
Creativity · 08-14-2015
If you have visited the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) in Baltimore, you have experienced an environment filled with self-taught, intuitive artistry. “Since its opening in 1995, the museum has sought to promote the recognition of intuitive, self-reliant, creative contribution as both an important historic and essential living piece of treasured human legacy.” The museum’s education goals include “increasing awareness of the wide variety of choices available in life for all . . ....
Creativity · 08-02-2015
Children have many ideas about the creative process and bring unique experiences to their artistic adventures. Creating art helps them learn more about themselves, others, and the world. Writing about their art further refines their ideas, thoughts and experiences.
Creativity · 07-10-2015
Children have many ideas about the creative process and bring unique experiences to their artistic adventures. Creating art helps them learn more about themselves, others, and the world. Writing about their art further refines their ideas, thoughts and experiences.