Masks are an art form with utilitarian roots dating back to prehistoric times. They have significance in practically every culture … More
Category: Curriculum
Full STEAM Ahead: Artfully Learning’s STEAM Pack
A frequent theme that I have covered on this blog is the confluence of science, technology, engineering, art and math … More
Fröbel’s Gifts, Noguchi’s Playgrounds
If you are not listening to the 99% Invisible podcast, I highly recommend that you start! Two of the episodes … More
Portraying Pedagogy’s Progression
What do artistic representations of classrooms, teaching and learning tell us about how a society’s positions on pedagogy have progressed … More
The Flow Of Knowledge
I haven’t published a suggested reading post in quite some time (see prior suggested reading posts). I thought that I … More
Art-fly Learning
When an errant fly found itself in the national spotlight by landing on Vice President Mike Pence’s head during the … More
Experiential Learning: Art Against Colonialism
Joseph Beuys’ 7 year opus, Das Kapital Raum 1970-77, consists of 50 chalkboard slates onto which the German artist, philosopher … More
Our Octopus Teacher
It is a rare treat when a mainstream movie reflects so many relevant pedagogical and pragmatic perspectives, which is the … More
The Past, Present and Future of Art
“I believe the children are our future, teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty … More
Artfully Speaking
As another new school year begins, anxious and excited feelings and thoughts flow through the minds, bodies and souls of … More