Can you imagine if you could hear what you’re painting? Treat your senses to Google Arts & Culture: Paint with Music, an experiment offered by Google that connects two forms of art expression: musical composition and painting. This neat experience offers four different canvases that allow you to translate your painted brushstrokes into music. Choose from … read more »
Searching for the definition of knowledge construction leads to several different meanings that all begin with the fundamental premise that knowledge is a generative process. This article provides twelve descriptions of knowledge construction! As educators, we understand that knowledge construction is crucial to successful learning. Learning about the different methods that students learn allows us … read more »
“He who plants a tree plants hope.” Lucy Larcom This year commemorates the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day. J. Sterling Morton spearheaded the planting of one million trees in Nebraska in 1872, leading to the formation of the Arbor Day Foundation one hundred years later to carry on his mission. Over time, the foundation has … read more »
Each March, schools celebrate Music in Our Schools Month. What began as a statewide celebration in New York in 1973 is now a month-long focus for schools around the country. This event aims to raise awareness of and support for music education for all students. It’s not difficult to find information supporting the vital role … read more »
Read to Lead offers a collection of lessons, projects, and online learning games that align to College and Career Readiness standards and CASEL’s Social-Emotional Framework. Students can build literacy and social-emotional skills using the immersive stories presented as a “day at work” at various locations. At the time of this blog post, there were nearly … read more »