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Unlocking Creative Pathways: A New Resource for IB Visual Arts Students
Artists and art students have different ways and approaches to get inspired and start their projects. But is there a right way to start?
Go to msmilaarts.com to get your free resource and learn more about different research paths and how to keep your students interested in researching

Ms. Mila Vasconcelos
Nov 20, 20253 min read


Petra by Day, Petra by Night—Two Different Worlds
Petra by Day, Petra by Night—Two Different Worlds, One Timeless Wonder World Curriculum/Cultural Experiences - by Ms. Mila Vasconcelos...

Ms. Mila Vasconcelos
Sep 11, 20253 min read


Portugal: Exploring Porto's Artistic Workshops and Bolhão Market Culinary
Portuguese Experiences: Exploring Porto's Artistic Workshops and Bolhão Market Culinary While staying in Porto, Portugal, I had the...

Ms. Mila Vasconcelos
Apr 15, 20254 min read


USA: The World of Graffiti in Miami
One of the most insteresting places I visited was the Museum of Graffiti, the first museum in the world dedicated exclusively to the history, evolution, and celebration of graffiti art. It was fascinating to learn how graffiti, once criminalized and hidden in subways and alleys, has become a global art movement...

Ms. Mila Vasconcelos
Apr 14, 20254 min read


Switzerland: Enjoying The Chocolate Culture of Zurich
From my own experience tasting, crafting, and learning in Zurich, to seeing my students bring their ideas to life in the art room...

Ms. Mila Vasconcelos
Feb 17, 20254 min read


France: The French Obsession with Baguettes
When my friends and I arrived in Paris for the Summer vacation of 2024, we noticed a very curious fact: the French people, no matter what...

Ms. Mila Vasconcelos
Feb 15, 20254 min read


Bahrain: The Misterious Tree of Life
The Tree of Life In Bahrain: The Story Behind This Centenary Natural Element World Curriculum - By Ms. Mila Vasconcelos The Tree of Life...

Ms. Mila Vasconcelos
Feb 15, 20254 min read


Ireland: The Story Of The Claddagh Ring
Wearing a Claddagh ring carries a hidden message depending on how you wear it. Worn on the right hand with the heart facing outward...

Ms. Mila Vasconcelos
Feb 14, 20254 min read


Indonesia: The Traditional Keliki Painting Technique
This technique has been passed down within families, and at Wayan Balik Art Studio, I could see that firsthand. The studio was more than...

Ms. Mila Vasconcelos
Feb 9, 20253 min read


France: Visiting Claude Monet's House In Giverny, France
There are moments in life when dreams finally come true. Visiting Claude Monet’s house in Giverny was one of those moments for me.

Ms. Mila Vasconcelos
Jan 31, 20253 min read


Faces Of The World: Learning Races and Colors
This January, I am introducing a theme in my classroom called “Faces of the World.” This theme celebrates diversity while encouraging...

Ms. Mila Vasconcelos
Jan 13, 20253 min read


Thailand: The Art Of Restoration At the Grand Palace In Bangkok
Built in 1782, the Grand Palace served as the royal residence for over 150 years and remains a spiritual and cultural centerpiece of Thai...

Ms. Mila Vasconcelos
Jan 9, 20256 min read


Indonesia: What Is A Water Cleansing Hindu Ritual And Its Benefits
...my number one experience this year was undoubtedly the Water Cleansing Ritual at Taman Beji Griya Waterfall in Bali.

Ms. Mila Vasconcelos
Jan 9, 20254 min read


Turkey: Visiting The Topkapi Palace & Taking A Turkish Bath
Located in Istanbul, overlooking the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn, this iconic landmark showed me how the Ottoman Empire was.

Ms. Mila Vasconcelos
Jan 9, 20255 min read


Brazil: Futebol, Football, or Soccer – The Brazilian National Passion
Futebol, Football, or Soccer – The Brazilian National Passion World Curriculum/Elementary Classes - Brazil - by Ms. Mila Vasconcelos...

Ms. Mila Vasconcelos
Dec 13, 20245 min read


Turkey: The Magic Experience of Visiting The Underground Cities in Turkey
Exploring the underground city of Derinkuyu. Despite my initial hesitation about descending into narrow, windowless passageways, I found mys

Ms. Mila Vasconcelos
Dec 13, 20244 min read


Bahrain: The Art of Pearling: Exploring Bahrain’s Cultural Heritage
The Art of Pearling: Exploring Bahrain’s Cultural Heritage Multicultural Curriculum - Bahrain - by Ms. Mila Vasconcelos The experiences...

Ms. Mila Vasconcelos
Dec 10, 20244 min read
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