A lot of teachers are beginning to get used to the Common Core and their standards. Many teachers are having difficulties integrating and implementing the art because they are worried about their own artistic abilities. The article "Use Arts Integration to Enhance Common Core," on Edutopia discusses different ways for teachers to be more comfortable teaching art. For instance, they can teach by mirroring, which is having the students "mirror" the others action. This could be tied into mathematics, dance, and even different problem-solving skills. Another way is by stepping into the painting. This is demonstrated by students making personal connections with artwork done by professionals. The last example was call and response. It is used to build improvising and comp skills so that the students can keep a rhythm.
I think that art integration is very important for the teachers to focus on. In my schooling, I never had to focus on the arts, so therefore I have no appreciation for it. Even though I took several art classes, not one teacher tried to tell me that art is important, and each form of art has a different emotional appeal. I think that teachers should try to implement art when teaching certain lessons that could relate to a classic piano song or a Picasso painting.
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