Creative expression helps children articulate their feelings and thoughts. Encouraging creative expression is easy in both indoor and outdoor play spaces. This article discusses how art, music, and dance can encourage creative expression.

Do you have the desire to begin writing music but don't know how to get started? This well written article provides some very good advice to help you on your way.

Following a reading of the epic poem Beowulf and the contemporary text inspired by it, Grendel, students create their own monster. Lesson plans provide assessment criteria, extension ideas, and a list of resources.

A thorough guide to copyright laws regarding different types of print and electronic media. Includes many links to articles, copyright and fair use laws, and other resources, as well as a video and, in the last section, a quiz to test...

With schools cutting costs, often times arts educators must justify why what they teach is important. This study in pdf format addresses many of the positive outcomes of arts education for students. Many of the benefits relate to 21st...

A lesson plan that gives young children the opportunity to learn about weddings and to experience different wedding traditions. Includes ideas for making props and role-playing wedding ceremonies and celebrations.