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Fairy (and other wee folks) Houses

This is an overview of unit/lesson options based on the popular ArtsCore Colony activity of Fairy (and other wee folks) Houses. The Fairy House activity that is briefly presented at Colony integrates storytelling, music, and art. This overview provides some additional...

Signposts, Using Notice and Notes for Literature and the Arts

Staff will be able to… Learn how to teach an arts integrated lesson in literacy focusing on reading strategies Grow as a professional Students will be able to… Listen and identify the theme in a musical piece (leitmotif) by recognizing crescendo and decrescendo...

Soft Landing/Visual Learning: Arts Integration Made Easy!

Soft Landings are important in any year, but in times of virtual learning, the connections made during class meetings or soft landings can be even more important and impactful for our students. Here are some easy and engaging ways to connect with students, to help...

Communication using the Paintings of Jackson Pollock

In this unit, students researched and admired the work of Jackson Pollock. While focusing on the word communication, students learned about different ways of communicating, one of those being Jackson Pollock’s abstract art. By using similar methods such as; dripping,...

Arts Integration Strategies

Get Engaged with Arts Integration! Looking for ways to learn about how to improve and increase teacher/student engagement? Looking for ways to learn about how to improve and increase visible learning and collaboration? Join us for some hands-on learning in arts...

Silent Film Study

Explore the history of silent films and the role music plays in them. Students will then create their own short silent films inspired by a piece of classical music. Supporting Documents: Silent Film Study Contact:  Schuyler Pietz