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Tuesday July 21, 2026
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425490
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Mime Work
8:30 AM - 9:25 AM
Aspen Room
FAF 2026: Do you Mime? I will share some ideas I do with my students when we study mimes. From Mime basics to complete scenes your class can perform. Learn how I use Marcel Marceau, Buster Keaton, and Charlie Chaplin in my lessons. (Grades 3-12)
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Theatre
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4/50
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Tuesday July 21, 2026
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425981
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Teacher Wellness: Boost Energy, Reduce Stress, and Thrive with Tech Tools
8:30 AM - 9:25 AM
Cedar Room A*
FAF 2026: Teaching is meaningful work, but it is demanding work! This session gives educators of any grade level strategies, tips, and tools to help manage their energy levels, address and combat stress, and use free AI tech tools to improve their overall health and wellness. It will also focus on realistic routines teachers can implement without adding more to their plates. Teachers will leave with small, doable shifts they can begin immediately! (Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
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General
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30/30
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Tuesday July 21, 2026
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425511
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You Can Teach Recorder!
8:30 AM - 9:25 AM
Cedar Room B
FAF 2026: Yes, you can teach recorder! In this session, we will cover the basics of playing recorder and how to teach them to students so that they can play with a good, pleasing tone. You will leave with a basic framework for how to introduce the recorder to students and how to incorporate it into your curriculum, whether you teach it as a stand-alone unit, or integrate it with existing activities. Please bring your recorder if you have one! Some extras may be provided (while supplies last!).
(Grades 3-5)
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Music
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5/25
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Tuesday July 21, 2026
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425540
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Music Memory
8:30 AM - 9:25 AM
Cedar Room C
FAF 2026: Join us to learn about this music literature curriculum for grades 2-8 and the competition opportunities through UIL, PSIA , and a new, in-person, live contest this spring 2027. Young Audiences has funding to award the curriculum to schools committing to bring teams to the live contest.
(Grades 2-8)
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Music
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15/25
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Tuesday July 21, 2026
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425491
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Sustaining the Director: Mental Wellness and Self Care for Choral Educators
8:30 AM - 9:25 AM
Collaborate* Room
FAF 2026: The demands of leading a successful choral program extend far beyond the rehearsal room. In this session, participants will explore practical strategies for maintaining mental wellness, managing stress, establishing healthy boundaries, and creating sustainable self care practices. Choral directors will reflect on common challenges within the profession and develop actionable approaches that support personal well being, professional effectiveness, and long term career satisfaction. (Grades K-12)
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Choir
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6/50
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Tuesday July 21, 2026
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425494
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Blooming in the Classroom
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Sycamore Room
FAF 2026: Get your hands dirty and your creativity blooming! In his hands-on ceramics presentation, you will learn basic clay techniques to pass on to your students, while creating your own unique ceramic flower. From shaping petals to adding texture and detail, you will leave with a tried and true ceramics lesson for your students. I will be taking your piece back to my campus to fire and mail back to you to paint, if you need me to. (Grades EC-12)
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Art
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29/30
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Tuesday July 21, 2026
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425509
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From Words to Wonder: Blending AI, Literacy, and Coloring
9:35 AM - 10:30 AM
Aspen Room
FAF 2026: From Words to Wonder invites educators to explore how AI can transform literacy into a vibrant, creative experience. In this session, we’ll discover how students can use AI to turn reading and writing into imaginative coloring and visual storytelling that deepens comprehension and engagement. Participants will learn how to create custom AI-generated coloring sheets that enhance visualization, strengthen understanding of text, and promote student creativity. When words spark art and technology fuels creativity, amazing things happen—and students see their ideas come to life in powerful new ways.
(Grades EC-12)
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Art
General
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6/25
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Tuesday July 21, 2026
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425498
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We are all Masks
9:35 AM - 10:30 AM
Cedar Room A*
FAF 2026: A hands on demonstration of a great character analysis project that a local theatre director does with her students that combines empathy, creativity, and deep-diving into any character that they might be taking on. This is a great way to make the laborious task of table work more enjoyable and give a visible - physical representation of the nuances we hope that our actors can take into any show. (Grades 6-12)
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Theatre
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8/25
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Tuesday July 21, 2026
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425913
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Round and Round We Go: Circular Weaving and Textural Design
9:35 AM - 10:30 AM
Cedar Room B
FAF 2026: Discover the relaxing and meditative art of weaving in the round from preparing a cardboard loom to exploring stitch patterns using a variety of textural materials.
(Grades 6-12)
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Art
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27/25
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Tuesday July 21, 2026
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425507
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The Arts As a Language: Supporting Emergent Bilinguals Through Creative Expression
10:40 AM - 11:35 AM
Aspen Room
FAF 2026: In this interactive breakout session, fine arts educators will explore how the arts function as a powerful language for learning—particularly for Emergent Bilingual (EB) students. Participants will examine how music, visual art, theatre, and dance provide meaningful pathways for communication, comprehension, and academic growth. Grounded in instructional expectations and language development practices, this session will highlight practical strategies that intentionally support language acquisition while honoring students’ cultural and linguistic assets. Attendees will leave with adaptable classroom strategies that amplify student voice, build confidence, and create language-rich fine arts environments. (Grades EC-12)
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General
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8/25
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Tuesday July 21, 2026
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425499
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Celebrating Diverse Cultures in the Fine Arts Classroom
10:40 AM - 11:35 AM
Birch Room*
FAF 2026: We will explore musical and movement ideas and activities to use in the music room to celebrate diverse cultures and holidays in the school calendar. The goal is to leave with a cache of activities and songs to use directly in the music classroom in correlation with cultural celebrations and holidays. We will practice a number of these activities together, and attendees will leave with a handout that assists them in taking these activities back into the classroom. *Please note, the presenter serves a PK-3 campus, so most examples will be from that grade range; however, they can be scaled to a higher grade level. (Grades PK-5)
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Music
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25/30
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Tuesday July 21, 2026
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425502
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Start Fresh and Begin Strong for the New School Year
10:40 AM - 11:35 AM
Cedar Room A*
FAF 2026: Discover innovative ways to organize your program, create new lessons and build student leaders to improve the quality of your theatre program. (Grades 6-12)
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Theatre
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9/25
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Tuesday July 21, 2026
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426201
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Supporting and Rewarding Excellence in Fine Arts Education
10:40 AM - 11:35 AM
Cedar Room B
FAF 2026: This presentation explores how the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) supports and rewards excellence in Fine Arts education. Participants will learn how TIA provides pathways for fine arts teachers to earn designations based on performance, student growth, and instructional effectiveness. The session will highlight best practices for implementing TIA within Fine Arts programs, ensuring equitable evaluation measures, and how the district can leverage incentives to attract, retain, and celebrate highly effective educators who inspire student creativity, achievement, and artistic excellence. (EC-12)
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General
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7/25
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Tuesday July 21, 2026
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425500
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From Flat to Fab: Embossed Folk Art Suns
10:40 AM - 11:35 AM
Cedar Room C
FAF 2026: Bring the warmth and whimsy of Mexican folk art to life in this hands-on breakout session! Participants will transform flat sheets of aluminum into radiant sun faces, using embossing techniques to add texture and dimension. Once the suns are embossed, we’ll create colorful, symmetrical rays to frame them, resulting in vibrant, tactile works of art that shine with personality. This session is perfect for educators looking to explore hands-on metal art, pattern design, and folk art traditions in a fun, creative way. (Grades 1-5)
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Art
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26/25
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Tuesday July 21, 2026
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425493
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From Score to Rehearsal: Strategic Planning Through Intentional Score Study
10:40 AM - 11:35 AM
Collaborate* Room
FAF 2026: Effective rehearsal planning begins with thoughtful score analysis. In this session, participants will learn how intentional score study can guide instructional decision making and lead to more focused, musically meaningful rehearsals. Choral directors will explore strategies for identifying musical priorities, anticipating challenges, and designing lesson plans that align rehearsal objectives with desired performance outcomes.(Grades 6-12)
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Choir
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6/25
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Tuesday July 21, 2026
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425518
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Layered Gelli Prints: Pattern, Shape, and Negative Space
10:40 AM - 11:35 AM
Sycamore Room
FAF 2026: In this hands-on workshop, teachers will explore how to guide students in creating bold, layered artworks that combine Gelli printed pattern backgrounds with strong foreground shapes. Inspired by artists like Leanne D'Aquino, participants will investigate the relationship between positive and negative space while building visually dynamic compositions. This lesson is highly adaptable for upper elementary through middle school and can scale up to high school. This supports standards related to composition, design, and creative process.(Grades 3-12)
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Art
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29/30
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Tuesday July 21, 2026
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425519
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Write It Yourself! Composition Basics for Elementary Music Teachers
12:45 PM - 1:40 PM
Birch Room*
FAF 2026: Is there that one TEKS that you struggle to find repertoire to teach the concept? Why not write some music yourself? No matter your previous composing experience, this session provides tools for starting or continuing writing your own music for your elementary classroom. From piggyback songs to full-scale pieces for choir or Orff instruments, attendees will leave with tools to begin composing for their students.(Grades 3-5)
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Music
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18/25
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Tuesday July 21, 2026
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425982
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Teacher Wellness: Boost Energy, Reduce Stress, and Thrive with Tech Tools
12:45 PM - 1:40 PM
Cedar Room A*
FAF 2026: Teaching is meaningful work, but it is demanding work! This session gives educators of any grade level strategies, tips, and tools to help manage their energy levels, address and combat stress, and use free AI tech tools to improve their overall health and wellness. It will also focus on realistic routines teachers can implement without adding more to their plates. Teachers will leave with small, doable shifts they can begin immediately! (Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
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General
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9/30
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Tuesday July 21, 2026
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426202
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Supporting and Rewarding Excellence in Fine Arts Education
12:45 PM - 1:40 PM
Cedar Room B
FAF 2026: This presentation explores how the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) supports and rewards excellence in Fine Arts education. Participants will learn how TIA provides pathways for fine arts teachers to earn designations based on performance, student growth, and instructional effectiveness. The session will highlight best practices for implementing TIA within Fine Arts programs, ensuring equitable evaluation measures, and how the district can leverage incentives to attract, retain, and celebrate highly effective educators who inspire student creativity, achievement, and artistic excellence. (EC-12)
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General
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15/25
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Tuesday July 21, 2026
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425508
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More Than Screens: Bringing Digital Arts to the Classroom
12:45 PM - 1:40 PM
Collaborate* Room
FAF 2026: Interested in teaching digital art but not sure where to begin? This session will help elementary art teachers discover approachable ways to incorporate digital arts into their classrooms using a variety of devices, apps, and creative processes. Participants will explore engaging activities that work for different technology access levels and walk away with ideas they can implement immediately.
(Grades EC-8)
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Art
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7/25
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Tuesday July 21, 2026
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425522
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The Arts As a Language: Supporting Emergent Bilinguals Through Creative Expression
1:50 PM - 2:45 PM
Aspen Room
FAF 2026: In this interactive breakout session, fine arts educators will explore how the arts function as a powerful language for learning—particularly for Emergent Bilingual (EB) students. Participants will examine how music, visual art, theatre, and dance provide meaningful pathways for communication, comprehension, and academic growth. Grounded in instructional expectations and language development practices, this session will highlight practical strategies that intentionally support language acquisition while honoring students’ cultural and linguistic assets. Attendees will leave with adaptable classroom strategies that amplify student voice, build confidence, and create language-rich fine arts environments. (Grades EC-12)
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General
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7/25
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Tuesday July 21, 2026
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425520
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Small Movements and Big Ideas
1:50 PM - 2:45 PM
Birch Room*
FAF 2026: Creative movement and dancing are staples of the elementary music classroom, but sometimes it could be hard to know where to start and where to go from there. This session will cover a variety of movement activities for all ages and will show how you can build upon each activity to enhance your students’ movement vocabulary.(Grades EC-5)
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Music
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28/28
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Tuesday July 21, 2026
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425496
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Improv Share Session
1:50 PM - 2:45 PM
Cedar Room A*
FAF 2026: Fellow theatre teachers, let's get together and share our Improv games. I will share my staple games and the books I use for ideas. We can all stand and show them or share a list. Having a list of Improv games is a staple in every theatre class. Let's collaborate on how to get our students active in the creating process. (Grades EC-12)
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Theatre
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6/25
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Tuesday July 21, 2026
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425978
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Trading Masterpieces: Exploring Art Through Artist Trading Cards
1:50 PM - 2:45 PM
Cedar Room B
FAF 2026: Discover how Artist Trading Cards can transform art history into an engaging, hands on learning experience for secondary students. In this interactive session, participants will explore the lives, techniques, and artistic styles of influential artists while creating miniature works inspired by each one. Experience a variety of media and creative processes that can easily be adapted for middle and high school classrooms. Leave with ready to use lesson ideas, sample Artist Trading Cards, and practical strategies for helping students build artistic skills while making meaningful connections to art history.
(Grades 6-12)
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Art
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17/25
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Tuesday July 21, 2026
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425506
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Light Up Your Art: Simple Circuits, Big Impact
1:50 PM - 2:45 PM
Cedar Room C
FAF 2026: Bring your artwork to life with light! In this hands-on session, participants will explore how to integrate simple LED circuits into traditional art pieces using accessible materials like copper tape, coin batteries, and LEDs. Discover how this engaging STEAM approach enhances creativity while building problem-solving skills and understanding of basic circuits. Walk away with ideas you can immediately use to spark student excitement and illuminate learning. You may even be able to light up your Art work from the Assemble my Trash session! (Grades 3-12)
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Art
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15/25
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Tuesday July 21, 2026
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425512
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The AI Sketchbook: AI as a Creative Thinking Partner
1:50 PM - 2:45 PM
Collaborate* Room
FAF 2026: What if AI could work like a sketchbook, a space to explore and experiment before committing to a creative direction? In this hands-on session, K-12 arts educators will discover how to use AI as a thinking partner across Visual Art, Music, Creative Writing, Theatre, and Dance/Media Arts using a simple framework called Spark, Stretch, Reflect, and leave with practical tools and classroom-ready prompts they can use right away.
(Grades 3-12)
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General
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6/25
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Tuesday July 21, 2026
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425517
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Stitched Abstraction: Mixed Media & Fibers
1:50 PM - 2:45 PM
Sycamore Room
FAF 2026: In this hands-on workshop, teachers will explore the intersection of painting, drawing, and fiber art through vibrant, layered abstract compositions. Inspired by artist Ana Falceta, participants will experiment with watercolor washes, expressive line work, and stitched elements to create richly textured surfaces. This lesson is highly adaptable for upper elementary through middle school and encourages creativity, problem-solving, and material exploration. Participants will leave with a finished artwork, classroom-ready strategies, and ideas for integrating mixed media and fiber into their own curriculum.(Grades 3-8)
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Art
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31/30
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Tuesday July 21, 2026
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425521
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Crafting a Culture of Singing
2:55 PM - 3:50 PM
Birch Room*
FAF 2026: Everyone’s musical journey is different, especially when it comes to singing. In this session, we will be learning a variety of activities to promote a culture of singing on your campus. From vocal exploration with the Kinders to singing in homophony with your choirs and everything in between, you’ll leave with more tools in your singing toolbelt. (Grades EC-5)
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Music
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23/25
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Tuesday July 21, 2026
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425503
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An Introduction to Shakespeare
2:55 PM - 3:50 PM
Cedar Room A*
FAF 2026: Join The Texas Shakespeare Festival for an introduction to how to approach Shakespeare's text to make it come alive on stage. This session uses a Shakespeare sonnet as a hands-on exercise in paraphrasing, rhetorical speaking, and textual analysis. Students will work to clarify the meaning of the language in their own words while exploring imagery, poetic devices, and rhetorical devices that shape the sonnet’s meaning and effect. Through discussion and guided speaking work, they will build confidence in understanding heightened language and delivering it with clarity, intention, and expression.(Grades 6-12)
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Theatre
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3/25
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Tuesday July 21, 2026
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425513
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Remix the Masters
2:55 PM - 3:50 PM
Cedar Room B
FAF 2026: Remix the Masters invites participants to reimagine famous artworks by collaboratively adding modern elements using digital tools. Through this creative remix process, attendees will explore concepts of copyright, fair use, transformation, and artistic voice. The session blends art history, technology, and critical thinking to spark engaging conversations about originality and creative ownership in today’s digital world.
(Grades 3-12)
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Art
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26/25
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Tuesday July 21, 2026
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425533
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Kinusaiga
2:55 PM - 3:50 PM
Cedar Room C
FAF 2026: Kinusaiga explores a traditional Japanese “no-sew” patchwork technique. Crafters carve designs into foam boards and tuck fabric scraps into the grooves to create textured, mosaic-like artwork.(Grades 9-12)
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Art
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15/15
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