Rocking Reading: Using Music to Engage Reluctant Readers

Jeanette MihalchikBlog, Connect Better, Differentiate Better, Engage Better, Innovate Better

TL;DR: Engage reluctant readers by integrating music into literacy instruction. Use body percussion and instruments to teach syllabication in a fun and interactive way. Access a video tutorial and free lesson plan to get started. Can you relate? We’ve all been there. You have a student (or five) in your class who are like “I HATE reading” . . . … Read More

Unlocking Creativity: National Arts in Education Week

Suzanne RogersBlog, Connect Better, Engage Better, Innovate Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Arts education boosts student engagement, literacy, and aspirations. It fosters a positive school environment with fewer disciplinary issues. There is no negative effect on standardized test scores, dispelling myths about arts programs. Let’s unlock the power of creativity! When surveyed by the nonprofit organization Americans for the Arts, members of the U.S. public overwhelmingly agreed that the arts are … Read More