Inquiry Through the Arts CoP: Designing Stories Through STEAM, Theatre, and SEL
Date(s)
Thursday, Nov 5, 2026
Time
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location
Sponsor
HCOE ArtSEL and Early Education
Contact
Lizzy Dostal
Email
Phone
707-582-2779
Presenter(s)
Lizzy Dostal, Gloria Topolewski
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Join us this Community of Practice (CoP) for an immersive three-part learning experience that explores how creative inquiry can deepen student engagement through STEAM, Arts Integration, and Social-Emotional Learning. Participants will transform children’s literature into collaborative theatrical experiences through costume design, soundscapes, light and shadow, visual arts, and performance-making.
As they design, build, rehearse, and perform original scenes, educators will explore practical arts integration strategies that foster creativity, collaboration, and imaginative thinking in the classroom.
Participants will leave with:
- Arts-integrated lesson ideas,
- STEAM connections,
- Creative inquiry strategies
- SEL practices that support belonging, student voice, collaboration, and joyful learning
Meeting Dates:
- Thursday, October 1, 2026
- Thursday, November 5, 2026
- Thursday, December 10, 2026
This series is only open to educators Preschool to Grade 3.
*Registering once will register you for the entire series.