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Arts Education Feature Writer: Rachel Wills

Arts Education teachers work together so that students of dance, drama, fine art, music and all of the expressive languages can see the bigger creative picture.

Here you will find articles about dance, drama, singing, music and the Fine Arts. They will introduce you to ideas about teaching and learning through the Arts in ways that develop resiliency and self esteem. Blogs will look at the lighter side of the arts and expand on article ideas and topics. Appreciation of and involvement in the arts broadens education and contributes to a healthy curriculum.


Feature Writer Articles in Arts Education

Cheap Artist Materials for Art Students
Oil painting need not be an expensive choice of pursuit. In fact, art students on a budget can obtain cheap art materials and cut cost by preparing their own materials.
Online Art Lesson Plan on the Color Wheel Chart
It is vital that art students include the primary colors within their palettes when learning to paint, or their color mixes may turn out muddy.
Drama Lesson on Writing a Synopsis for a Play
Playwrighting often involves writing a synopsis for a play. Writing a good synopsis is crucial for pitching a play to audiences. But what is a good synopsis?
Drama Class on Characterisation for Stage Plays
Drama students wishing to branch into playwrighting may find the character questionnaire useful when conceiving realistic characters for plays.
Lesson Plan for Drama Schools on Opening a Play
The drama teacher must ensure the students understand how playwrights hook the audience in order that they may develop as playwrights themselves within drama classes.


Contributing Articles in Arts Education

Teaching Music to Very Young Children
Many parents wonder if their preschooler can handle music lessons. The answer is yes, with a little bit of parental guidance.
The Best Gingerbread Man Cookie Hunt
When the Gingerbread Man runs away from the classroom, the students end up on a fun journey throughout the school to find their missing gingerbread man cookies.
Motivating the Music Student
Practice may make perfect, but young musicians will never know for sure if they can't find the motivation. Here are strategies to keep the music playing.
Coping With Stage Fright and Performance Anxiety
Stage fright and performance anxiety are part of performing music, but they can be overcome. Adequate practice, rehearsals and experience help musicians cope with nerves.
Learn Violin
No matter their age, beginning violinists are very sensitive to their tone. However, several exercises can help beginning violinists develop a pleasing, musical tone.