Tag Archives: arts education

Syria Crisis

Posted on September 24, 2015 by colleenkr

The following text has been shared from one of my students’ blog posts.  Her observations and reflections convey the importance of providing independence in our learning environments.  I am proud to share her thinking on my blog, and must commend her … Continue reading →

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Art is a Verb

Posted on August 5, 2015 by colleenkr

That moment when your mind begins to connect the dots, when the world makes sense in a new way, you experience an epiphany!  …and then you find out that someone else thought of it too. My mind is so active when it creates … Continue reading →

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Fly on the Wall

Posted on October 12, 2014 by colleenkr

I just read a post written by Melissa Purtee, entitled “Just Wow“, and am reminded of the power of being a connected teacher.  Before the days of using a blog, Twitter, or even a Facebook group, to reach out and … Continue reading →

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smART

Posted on August 31, 2013 by colleenkr

Could English/Literacy teachers infuse a unit with numeracy by writing song lyrics for music with different tempos (oops, tempi)? If you know of any teachers who have tried this idea, share their videos/blog posts in the comment section below!

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Inspiration

Posted on July 20, 2012 by colleenkr

To an artist, inspiration means so much.  To an art teacher, even more. I was lucky enough to stumble upon a beautiful video created by Matt Cauthron and the ADE Creative Group at the Apple Distinguished Educator Institute at Full … Continue reading →

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