As an elementary school teacher teaching multiple subjects, integrating the different subjects in my teaching is something that I do a lot of. I have integrated a lot of the arts, visual and performance in my teaching. This enhances the subject matter and makes it more accessible to the students. So when I am teaching reading to a class, I like to do extension activities like have students perform the story like a play. When teaching fractions in Math, my students have made different art projects using the concept of fractions . I have always felt that it deepens the subject matter understanding of the students. Another advantage is that it sparks their interest. Most students love performing and drawing and it makes math and reading more interesting to them. it also fosters creativity.
I have used the book Math Art Projects and Activities by Carolyn Ford Brunetto. It is a wonderful book to teach Math through Creative Art Projects and another resource is www.lessonplanet.com that has lot of resources for teachers on how to teach students by using the visual and performing arts.
Blog I have responded to:
Sarah Fredericks http://enlightenedclassroom.blogspot.com/
I have used the book Math Art Projects and Activities by Carolyn Ford Brunetto. It is a wonderful book to teach Math through Creative Art Projects and another resource is www.lessonplanet.com that has lot of resources for teachers on how to teach students by using the visual and performing arts.
Blog I have responded to:
Sarah Fredericks http://enlightenedclassroom.blogspot.com/
Debamitra,
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of using art projects for fractions! It is such a foreign idea, until students get to see them in the form of a colorful touchable art project. I will definitely take note of the Brunetto book, because I think art incorporated into all subjects is valuable and important. Also, art is seen so little in the classroom, so Im glad you recommended it!
As an elementary student, I always loved extending my knowledge with the visual component at the end, because it ties in all the skills and give students a way of expressing their thoughts and ideas in new and innovative ways.
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ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading about your using art with math. I, too, have used art, drama and music in teaching high school English, and I always found that the students enjoyed it. I honestly felt it motivated them to learn more about the topic at hand.
Patti