2026 Professional Learning Series for Teachers: The Arts Made Easy 

The 2026 Professional Learning for Teachers series equips classroom teachers and school leaders with practical, arts strategies that align to the curriculum expectations and lift student engagement. Led by a Song Room arts‑learning specialist, this FREE series builds teacher confidence in delivering the Arts curriculum through clear, classroom‑focused guidance.

Each 60‑minute session is concise, immediately applicable and available live or on demand. Online sessions are free for all staff at partnered schools (teachers do not need to have an active Song Room program in their classroom to attend).

Register to one or all sessions now!  Confirm your place and add this series to your school’s professional‑learning schedule.

What the series delivers 

• Practical classroom tools — ready‑to‑use activities and a simple lesson template you can apply across year levels.
• Teacher confidence — clear, non‑specialist language and step‑by‑step guidance so any teacher can deliver arts learning.
• Evidence for reporting — simple assessment prompts and student work samples to support school reporting and professional conversations.
• Flexible access — live online delivery with recorded catch‑ups and downloadable lesson notes.

What’s on the Calendar?

1. The Arts Are Easy: Simple Activities That Work Tomorrow

Tuesday 31 March Kick off the year by discovering how accessible arts learning can be! We’ll share five immediate activities—including body percussion, echo singing, and quick drama warm-ups—that are perfect for any teacher, regardless of musical background.

Outcome: You’ll leave feeling empowered and ready to say, “I’ve got this!” 

Register for The Arts are Easy here.

2. Social and Emotional Learning Through the Arts (For Complete Beginners)

Thursday 21 May Explore the natural connection between the arts and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). Learn easy-to-lead routines, like rhythmic breathing and expressive drawing, that help students manage emotions and build positive relationships.

Outcome: Practical tools to enhance student regulation and classroom wellbeing.

Register for Social and Emotional Learning Through the Arts (For Complete Beginners) here

3. Planning Arts Lessons When You’re Not an Arts Teacher

Thursday 30 July Streamline your planning with our simple Explore – Try – Share lesson structure. We’ll show you how to use a single, versatile template to create engaging 10- or 20-minute arts sessions with ease.

Outcome: Newfound confidence in structuring lessons and providing student feedback—no specialist vocabulary required.

Register for Planning Arts Lessons When You’re Not an Arts Teacher here

4. Intercultural & Community-Connected Arts (Entry Level)

Thursday 15 October Discover respectful and meaningful ways to celebrate culture through the arts. We’ll explore how rhythm, pattern, and story structure can help every student feel a deep sense of belonging.

Outcome: Skills to build culturally respectful and community-connected learning environments.

Register for Intercultural & Community Connected Arts (Entry Level)  here

Why this series matters

The program reduces planning load while strengthening the quality and consistency of arts learning across classrooms. By focusing on simple structures and teacher capability, the series supports both immediate classroom impact and longer‑term curriculum delivery.