Integrating the Performing Arts in Grades K-5 (Paperback, New)

"The author provides a theoretically sound and standards-based approach to incorporating performing arts into every aspect of curriculum for all ages. Teachers will be able to immediately implement new and engaging activities into all learning domains." -Michelle Barnea, Early Childhood Consultant Innovations for Early Learning, Millburn, NJ "This is a great book to help students develop creativity, self-esteem and metacognition. It also helps students make meaningful connections to all areas of the curriculum." -Tamara Daugherty, Third-Grade Teacher Lakeville Elementary School, Apopka, FL Research documents that the arts boost learning, build confidence, and motivate students to participate in class. How do we keep the performing arts alive in this era of increased accountability and decreased funding? Rekha S. Rajan sets the stage for a creative and practical solution with detailed, concrete examples of how to integrate the performing arts into math, science, social studies, and language arts. Key features include Step-by-step examples of how to include the performing arts in all aspects of the curriculum Ways to impact students' learning in the cognitive, social, and artistic domains Activities that can be implemented immediately and easily Detailed lesson plans connected to the National Standards for Arts Education, National Standards for Early Childhood and Elementary Education, and Common Core Standards for Math and Language Arts Students in grades K-5 need creative venues that encourage self-confidence, self-expression, and collaboration. The performing arts provide opportunities to build personal and social skills that are an integral component of learning and development. This accessible resource provides all teachers with the tools to integrate the performing arts throughout their curriculum.

General

Imprint:	Corwin Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2012
First published:	May 2012
Authors:	Rekha S. Rajan
Dimensions:	254 x 177 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	240
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-4522-0395-9
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > The arts > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > Pre-school & kindergarten Books > Children's Fiction & Fun Promotions
LSN:	1-4522-0395-4
Barcode:	9781452203959

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