As screens become more prominent in classrooms, podcasting offers an audio-based option that calls on imaginative and mental modeling skills. Without visuals to lean on, students build their own images using creativity, comprehension, and their understanding of lesson material. Podcast host Guy Raz calls the blank canvas of an audio project the “theater of the mind,” where students build their worlds through words. At a time when schools wrestle with attention drift and device fatigue, th...| The Inspired Classroom
Ah, mid-January. The holiday glow has faded, and the next break feels like it’s a lifetime away. The excitement of the new school year is long gone, and the days can feel like an endless loop of planning, grading, and managing student emotions. Sound familiar? This time of year can be tough, but it’s also the perfect moment for a reset. Let’s take a deep breath together and explore how we can reignite that spark that brought you to teaching in the first place. The Three Cs to Reignite Y...| The Inspired Classroom
Let's explore what process art is, its benefits for early childhood, and share some simple, low-cost ways to practice in your classroom.| The Inspired Classroom
One of your most potent tools as a teacher is creativity. The Montessori method can be compared to an artist crafting a masterpiece. Except here, the canvas is the classroom, and your colors are as diverse as academic subjects and artistic explorations. This approach fills your classroom with more than just facts and figures; it brings harmony, curiosity, and innovation, crafting a vibrant learning atmosphere that resonates with every child’s creativity. Central Components of Montessori Art...| The Inspired Classroom
Did you know your students can learn to understand and manage their emotions with dance? Inside are activities for your classroom!| The Inspired Classroom
