Art Works for Teachers

The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM
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Art Works for Teachers

The Art Works for Teachers Podcast helps teachers crack the code of creativity and use it as a hidden advantage in the classroom. You will receive simple, yet innovative ideas for teaching math, reading and writing in and through the arts - while filling your own creative cup.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Beyond the Score: Supporting Students through Testing Season

    Send us a text Standardized testing season is on the horizon... but do we really need it? In this episode, Susan unpacks the frustrations, hidden agendas, and practical ways to support students, including some arts-based strategies.

    20 min

  2. JAN 30

    Integrated Learning: Teaching, Learning, Leading

    Send us a textWhat if creativity and connection held the key to solving education's toughest challenges? Susan sits down with Kate Cassada and Rob McAdams to talk about how arts integration and bold leadership are transforming classrooms and inspiring meaningful change.

    39 min

  3. JAN 23

    Let Them: 3 Takeaways for Teachers

    Send us a text In this episode of Artworks for Teachers, Susan Riley unpacks the "Let Them Theory," offering strategies to empower students while maintaining teacher boundaries and well-being. Learn how letting go of unnecessary control, setting firm boundaries, and focusing on personal truths can transform your teaching experience.

    23 min

  4. JAN 16

    Finding Funds to Fuel Creativity

    Send us a text Struggling to fund your arts integration or STEAM efforts? This episode of Artworks for Teachers busts the myth that there’s no money available and reveals untapped funding sources like Title I, II, and IVa funds, grants, and community partnerships. With practical tips, research-backed strategies, and a free funding guide, Susan Riley shows you exactly how to unlock the funds you need to transform your classroom. Don’t miss out—your students’ creativity deserves it!

    22 min

  5. JAN 9

    Year on a Page

    Send us a text Ready to start the year with purpose and focus? In this episode of Artworks for Teachers, Susan Riley shares how to kick off the school year by setting powerful goals, simplifying your planning, and staying on track with a single-page overview. Learn how to turn past successes into a springboard for growth, and discover how driving questions can shape your decisions all year long. With tips on productivity, accountability, and building teacher support, this episode will inspire...

    38 min

  6. JAN 2

    Sparking Curiosity & Creativity through Math

    Send us a textEver thought math was boring? Cindy Lawrence once felt the same—until she became the Executive Director of the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath), where math is anything but dull. In this episode, Cindy shares her journey from avoiding math to leading a museum that brings it to life through playful, interactive exhibits like PolyPaint and String Product. You’ll hear how MoMath is flipping the script on traditional math education, making it as exciting and creative as art or...

    42 min

  7. 12/19/2024

    Celebrations Discovery Lab

    Send us a textAs December unfolds, many of us are holding on for dear life, navigating the complexities of a hectic year and the end-of-year buzz. If you're feeling that way too, you’re not alone! In this episode, we dive into a meaningful and creative way to approach celebrations in the classroom—without leaving anyone out.

    18 min

  8. 12/12/2024

    The Power of a Penny

    Send us a textFrom fun exercises like drawing a penny to strategies that slow down fast-paced thinking, you’ll learn how to help students notice the details they often miss. Tune in for practical tips to boost attention, critical thinking, and engagement—just in time for the holiday season.

    27 min
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The Art Works for Teachers Podcast helps teachers crack the code of creativity and use it as a hidden advantage in the classroom. You will receive simple, yet innovative ideas for teaching math, reading and writing in and through the arts - while filling your own creative cup.

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  • Creator
    The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    121
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Art Works for Teachers
  • Show Website
    Art Works for Teachers

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