Studio Days in the Classroom

Give your students experiences in the creative process. Create. Reflect. Discover. The 3 components of Studio Days: 1. Students are given ample time to create something original. 2. Students reflect on the creative process through discussions and questions. 3. Students begin to discover more about themselves as learners through thoughtful reflection time. Studio Days provide students of all ages the chance to persevere in a safe, creative environment. With Studio Days you can give your students creative experiences in music, visual art, movement, storytelling, photography, poetry and more while aligning what you do to the Common Core. What s more, your students will start to discover more about themselves as learners through thoughtful reflection. Elizabeth has provided the theory behind her concept of Studio Days as well as a complete introduction on how to get them started with your students. Each Studio Day lesson plan has been used in the classroom and includes both the National Arts Standards and Common Core Standards, ways to share creative work, reflection questions for students, extension ideas, and links to additional resources. Regardless of whether you teach first grade or twelfth grade, Studio Days provide unique, authentic learning experiences for your students.