Art Works for Teachers
The Art Works for Teachers Podcast helps teachers crack the code of creativity and use it as a hidden advantage in the classroom. You will receive simple, yet innovative ideas for teaching math, reading and writing in and through the arts - while filling your own creative cup.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 151
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Deepening Understanding through Poetry
What if poetry was more than words? In this episode, we explore poetry as a powerful connector across disciplines, weaving together art, history, and fresh perspectives to deepen studen…
3 Frames for Creative Teaching
As winter settles in, many of us are feeling both the calm and the chaos that come with it. In the classroom, keeping students focused through the holiday buzz is no small feat. If you’…
Integrating Theatre into Everyday Learning
Discover how integrating theater not only empowers students through collaboration and creativity but also fosters empathy, all while emphasizing the importance of process over product. …
Arts Integration Strategies: Taking the Next Step
Susan is back and sharing more practical strategies to engage students, highlighting how to connect current events to classroom learning using the 'Headline Strategy' and the 'Step Insi…
The Secret to STEAM Success
Discover how a chance tour of a local school led us to create an 8-step system you can use to build your dream STEAM program.
Why Education Needs Rebels (Not Rule Followers)
In this episode, Danny, the Chief Ruckus Maker, shares his inspiring journey as a storyteller and educator. He discusses the importance of creativity and innovation in education, emphas…
Curiosity, Culture, and the Future of Innovation
Join culture futurist Theo Edmonds as he reveals how creativity drives innovation and systems change. He introduces Creativity America and the "wonder economy," where creativity is curr…
The Wild Robot
Tune in this week for an exciting episode featuring Peter Brown, the mastermind behind The Wild Robot, hitting theaters tomorrow! Peter dives into the secrets of the book’s creation, hi…
Math Through the Eyes of an Artist
This week, we're (re-)exploring the powerful connection between math and art with educator Ruth Byrne, using Froebel’s Gifts, a set of hands-on tools designed to foster creativity and m…
A New Approach to School Leadership
Tired of traditional leadership? Discover Buildership! Learn how to transform your school into a place where every student can thrive. Join us as Dr. Robyn Jackson shares insights, stra…
Digital Creativity in Education
On this week's episode, educator Adam Hyman shares his unique journey from working with the New York Mets to becoming a seasoned educator and tech innovator. Discover how he brings tech…
Beyond the Boundaries
In this episode, we chat with Nina Kenny McCray, founder of Arts Without Boundaries, about her mission to bring quality arts education to black and brown children in Philadelphia. Nina …
Building Confidence for Women in STEAM
In this episode, Haley Haas and Stephanie Kidd explore the crucial role of creativity in STEM fields, sharing personal stories and practical advice. From overcoming imposter syndrome to…
Honoring the Introverts in your Classroom
This week, Susan explores the challenges faced by introverted students in a world that often values extroverted traits, questioning whether this "extrovert ideal" overlooks the valuable…
Building a Back-to-School Mindset
It's mid-August, which means teachers everywhere are experiencing that familiar mix of excitement and anxiety as back-to-school season quickly approaches. This episode is packed with ac…
The Creativity Coach: Your AI Secret Weapon
Ever dreamed of an extra pair of hands to help with lesson planning, classroom management, or creating assessments? Imagine brainstorming lesson ideas with a tool that can spark creativ…
Leading Schools in a New Era: Engaging Today's Students
Is your classroom full of disengaged students? Dr. PJ Caposey, school leader extraordinaire, joins us to discuss the challenges of educating today's students and creating a thriving sch…
Why Creativity is the Key to Wellbeing
Join Dr. Girija Kaimal as she explores how artistic expression enhances our health and wellbeing, helping us connect with our emotions and cope with stress. Learn about her book, The Ex…
Exploring the Creative Side of Science
Whether you're a seasoned teacher or just looking for new ways to spark a love of learning, this episode is full of inspiration and practical tips to turn your classroom into a world of…
Summer Summit Sneak Peek
Susan is back this week with a look at our upcoming Summer Summit, which is offering both livestreamed and on-demand sessions on relevant topics like the science of reading, leveraging …