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During the week of December 7, CoTA held a virtual bookmaking workshop for teachers at Mary Chapa
“Trees of Failure, Forest of Success” by Hannah Logan
Problems…challenges…disappointments…roadblocks…it is the human disposition
“Embodying Animals Through Wearable Sculpture” by Dia Bassett
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a leopard for a day or an owl for
Trapezoid of Triangles by Leonardo Francisco
We all know about Mondrian and his grids, right? Or should I say right angles?
Composition with Large
Art as Math by Leo Francisco
Can a teacher use art to better understand math? As a teaching artist, I’ve found
Dancing the Monday Blues Away
Monday morning cobwebs are definitely a thing. The weekend is history. A new week and all its potential
Make a Paper Calculator
Check this out! A paper toy that demonstrates multiplication. A hand-made multiplication model.
Allows
Acting from the Heart
Scott Burton sits down with CoTA teaching artist Tori Rice.
Tori, what do you find most rewarding
The Infinity of One-Half: Playing with Fractions
Warm Up: “Not A Half”
Print copies of the following template.
Use a curve, zig-zag,
Art Makes a Difference with Parents
“I’ve never gardened before,” said one of the parents in the class. This was the second round
What’s a Square Plus a Triangle? A Collaborative Conversation-Starter!
Number 2 in a series of posts dedicated to playful exploration of math concepts, incorporating visual
11 Ways to Make 7
Leonardo Francisco
Fun with Dot Cards
Number 1 in a series of posts dedicated to playful exploration
Finality?
Leah Thomas
Near the end of every semester, a gleam enters the eyes of teachers and students. It is
The Language of Images
Leah Thomas
While English is the de facto national language in the United States, it is by no means
Artfully Scientific Questions
Amanda Peñaloza-Banks
Why is it science exists? How is it that we know what we know about the world
A Shift in Perspective
Leah Thomas
It’s strange how much a shift in perspective can impact the learning experience.
For
Finality
Leah Thomas
I have always been an advocate for deadlines. I know many teacher and artist peers feel
The Way of the Geek
Leah Thomas
I have found, throughout the course of my teaching experience, that my greatest assets
Finding Synergy Between Form and Theme
Reneé Weissenburger
While integrating the arts in any form is sure to bring excitement to the classroom,
We, the Imposter
Leah Thomas
When I first started teaching, I did not feel like a teacher. Every time I stood in front
