The story Crow Boy by Taro Yashima provided students an opportunity to practice developing characters. In the beginning of the story the little boy in the story is shy. In the middle of the story he meets a good teacher. In the end of the story the little boy is confident. What changed? Here’s the…

Movement adds flavor to any classroom setting. Even when teachers aren’t feeling very confident about adding dance moves there are still enormous benefits to beginning the practice. Learning with students is a powerful strategy for growth. Teachers are able to point out what they notice, wonder about, and safely question the problems they come into…

The class, Dancing from the Inside-Out, is an eight-week course through the library where adults 55 and older can get active while learning new dances and information about dance. The workshop is led by Crislip Payne who is a teaching-artist, choreographer and consultant. Click here to read the Daily Record article about the class.  Participants will….