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Movement and Dance
What’s the difference between movement and dance? Why are both important and enjoyable experiences for young children? This program shows a wide variety of dance and movement activities—from African and Appalachian dance to ballet and modern dance. In St. Louis, youngsters learn a dance from Mali, “ballet babies” explore the stories of dance, and parents […]
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Painting a Still Life – Lesson Plan
Students paint a still life, paying special attention to the elements of color and value and the principles of pattern and emphasis. Length: 6 35-minute class periods Grades: 1-3 Concepts/Objectives: Students create still life art, focusing on the elements of color and value as well as the principles of pattern and emphasis. Students analyze their […]
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What if You Really Do Run Out of Money Before You Die?
What if You Really Do Run Out of Money Before You Die? By Edd and Cynthia Staton | Originally published by Next Avenue | October 2, 2025 Share: Studies show […]
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Creating a Contemporary Ritual Dance – Lesson Plan
Students view and discuss the dance “Little Johnny Brown” and then create a dance signifying a contemporary “ritual.” Length: 1-2 class periods Grades: 9-12 Concepts/Objectives: Students will understand the role of dance in expressing the basic questions of human life. Students will identify modern rituals. Students will identify/utilize the elements of dance to create a […]
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How the VA Cares for Veterans’ Minds and Bodies
How the VA Cares for Veterans’ Minds and Bodies By Elizabeth Hewitt | Originally published by Next Avenue | May 14, 2024 Share: A Vietnam War veteran was having nightmares. […]
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Caregiving and Complicated Family Dynamics
Caregiving and Complicated Family Dynamics By Sheryl Stillman | Originally published by Next Avenue | March 26, 2024 Share: In 2020, AARP identified the number of caregivers at 53 million […]
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Steps to Take When Caregiving Without Assistance Is No Longer an Option
Steps to Take When Caregiving Without Assistance Is No Longer an Option By Patrick Reed | June 20, 2024 Share: As average life expectancy ticks up and the population of […]
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Locomotor Patterns – Lesson Plan
Through a nursery rhyme and folk dance, students explore origins of food. Students perform dances based on a pattern and create a dance using the same pattern. Length: 5 30-minute lessons Grades: K-2 Concepts/Objectives: Students understand and apply locomotor and non-locomotor movement in performing and creating dances. Students recognize the elements that plants need for […]
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Making Your Home Safe for Someone with Dementia
Making Your Home Safe for Someone with Dementia By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell | Originally published by Next Avenue | July 30, 2025 Share: Lee and her husband, Ray, were both excited […]
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Arts for Learning
Can the arts help teach any subject? Why are arts activities in early life beneficial to future learning? What makes a good art teacher? This program explores a variety of aspects relating to the arts-learning connection. Louisville 3rd graders learn about recycling and pollution through “Eco-Drama”; neuroscientist Lise Eliot explains how music, movement, and visual […]