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No Drawing Skill Required! An Activity That Connects the Brain and Art

For many, art is inherently therapeutic. The act of creating can be a form of self-care, and it can also...
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Rethinking Art—13 Innovative Artists Who Play With Form and Function

It is natural for most students to assume art is only drawing, painting, and realism. But, we know art is...
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Exploring Comic Art (Ep. 275)

Teaching with comics offers so many opportunities for us in the art room, and so many avenues for our students...
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How Can Design Thinking Support the Studio Process in Your Classroom?

The art room is a magical place where ideas come to life. We want students to create beautiful artworks. We...
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The Art of SEL, Episode 8: It’s About More Than Kindness

In the eighth and final episode of The Art of SEL, Jonathan and his guests discuss how we take the...
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Taking Stock of Where You Are (Ep. 273)

Yes, we have stepped away from school for a bit, but this summer might not be like your usual summer....
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The Art of SEL, Episode 7: How do we Teach Empathy?

In episode seven of The Art of SEL, Jonathan and his guests discuss the idea of empathy and the value...
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6 Picture Books to Prompt an Awareness of Self and Others

How do you engage with picture books? Maybe you curl up with a good book and a special kid in...
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The Art of SEL, Episode 6: Responsible Decision-Making

Episode six of The Art of SEL dives into the idea of responsible decision-making, and how we can help students...
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7 Ideas to Incorporate Into Your Plan for Self-Regulation this Summer

Everywhere we turn, someone is touting the importance of self-care. So much so that self-care has become a cliché. What...
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The Art of SEL, Episode 5: Relationship Skills

In the fifth episode of The Art of SEL, Jonathan explores relationship skills. Relationship skills are important because they allow...
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The Art of SEL, Episode 4: Social Awareness

In the fourth episode of The Art of SEL, Jonathan explores the topic of social awareness. Social awareness can be...
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