Music Supervisor Strategy and Template

Ver abajo la versión en español. As music magazine Pitchfork explains, “Throughout film history, songs have added glory to struggle, majesty to landscapes, depth to heroes and villains.” In this activity, students will take on the role of a music supervisor, and select song(s) to represent a topic. Teachers can use this activity as a …

The Art Getting Us Through Social Distancing

At this time, many of us are turning to art to process, self-assess, escape. To vent and smile and laugh. For comfort, activism, connection, education, and myriad other reasons. We're wondering, during this Stay Home—Work Safe Order: What art is getting you through this time of social distancing? The Austin ISD CLI and MINDPOP teams …

Cover the Space – Spatial Awareness and Following Directions

Topic: Spatial Awareness and Following Directions   CLI Strategy: Cover the Space  Subject: SEL  TEKS:  I.A.1, II.A.2 Grade: PK Students will be able to: explore the space and follow directions while controlling their body and demonstrating a sense of spatial awareness.  Procedure: Explain to students that they are going to "explore the space" by walking safely all around a specific area. Show the students …

Statues – Expressing Feelings and Emotions

Topic: Feelings CLI Strategy: Statues  Subject: Social Studies, SEL TEKS: I.B.2.b Grade: PK Students will be able to: create statues to show what different feelings might look like and potential feelings in different scenarios.   Procedure: Explain to students that statues are still, silent, and express ideas with their whole body and face. Name emotions and have students create statues …