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The Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program (BTSALP) provides arts-integrated instruction to elementary students, effectively increasing student performance in every subject—from language arts and social studies to math and science. The program is currently in 400 Utah elementary schools in 36 districts, including over 30 charter schools, and is serving over 300,000 students.

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Itsy Bitsy Spider

Second grade students learn to identify animals that adapt to cold weather with music and boomwhackers.

The Branches of Government & The Choreographic Process

Students will perform choreography that demonstrates their knowledge of the branches of government.

Mountains of Folktales from Timp to Fuji

Learn about and compare the differences and similarities of two folktales about mountains from two very different places- one in Japan and one in Utah! Create a unique artwork inspired by a great mountain.

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Sharing Student Work Through Video- A Peek At Greenwood Charter School Art

It’s hard to believe April is here! As we come to the end of the school year many of you will host online or in-person celebrations. Lydia Stewart from GreenWood Charter in Ogden shares the work her students have done with parents through a short video. It’s a great way to advocate for the BTS…

Bamboo Brush Strokes- Visual Art Lesson Plan

Amy Boehme teaches her students how to do the Bamboo Brush Stroke in this easy-to-follow video. As Amy describes the lesson: "one of the 6th-grade classes was studying China and asked for an art project that could tie into their classroom studies. Bamboo brush strokes fit into their curriculum perfectly." …

Teacher Evaluation and Principal Perception: How Arts Integration May be Key to Elevating Dance

Hello BTSALP Arts Educators, The weather is warming and with the sunshine, I hope your days are also looking bright as well. We think of you and love hearing from you! The work you are doing and continue to do through these changing times is providing such an important outlet for the children of Utah.…

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