Integrating the Performing Arts in Grades K-5

Enhance learning by integrating the performing arts! Many educators acknowledge the power of music and drama to boost learning and engage children's bodies and minds. The performance arts build confidence, help students think "on their feet," and motivate children to participate in class. This book provides teachers with: Detailed, concrete examples of how to include the performing arts in all aspects of the curriculum Ways to impact students' learning in the personal, social, and artistic domains Detailed activities that can be implemented immediately and easily Aligned with the Common Core State Standards and Early Learning Standards, the text also includes charts, tools for building an artistic vocabulary, and arts-based assessments.