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Building Blocks
Click here for a PDF version of Building Blocks for Success Rich (@RACzyz)
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Turning to Face Your Blank Page
The other day, I was discussing the first illustration from Peter H. Reynolds’ The Dot with a bunch of fifth graders and their teacher. In that illustration, Vashti,…
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The Value of Art Viewing
When students or even adults learn to view art, learn to discuss art, and learn to respond to art meaningfully and personally, they have an opportunity to view:…
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A Conversation About… Creativity Part 2
To mark the one year anniversary of Four O’Clock Faculty, we share a new feature: A Conversation About… Creativity Part 2 Click here for Part 1 We frequently hear…
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A Conversation About… Creativity Part 1
To mark the one year anniversary of Four O’Clock Faculty, we share a new feature: A Conversation About… Creativity Part 1 We frequently hear the need for creativity and…
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Comprehension & Creativity
When a student comprehends something, anything really, they can use it to create. For instance, a student who comprehends the concepts of tension, revision and voice can use…
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Cultivating a Classroom Culture of Creativity
A Guest Blog Post by Jeanne Muzi Cultivating a Classroom Culture of Creativity is a mindset and a skill set. You must believe in the power of incorporating creative…
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The Arts and Comprehension
It’s funny how if an ELA class reads a play it’s considered academic but… if a drama club spends weeks or months CLOSE READING the SAME play in order…
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5 Ideas for Continuing Learning on a Snow Day
Click here for PDF version of 5 Ideas for Continuing Learning on a Snow Day By @RACzyz
