Teacher Workshops

The Museum offers a wide variety of learning opportunities throughout the year to help K–12 educators integrate the arts into their classrooms. From object-based learning strategies to in-depth curriculum planning, development, and studio exploration, the MFAH is a place for teachers.

Most workshops are approved by the Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented. Workshops can be customized to address specific content areas, STAAR, etc. Contact teachers@mfah.org to discuss your needs.

MFAH teacher programs and resources are developed in collaboration with Houston-area teachers. Learn more about these collaborations.

“Learning Through Art” Educator Seminars

Summer 2024

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Want engaging strategies, resources, and materials that can be easily and immediately implemented into your classroom to create empowered learners? Come join us to “fill your teaching toolkit” using works of art from the MFAH collections and hands-on projects to enhance your TEKS and STAAR-aligned lessons, thereby creating a more engaging and collaborative learning environment. Explore personalized learning strategies, integrate technology, and delve into nano learning for bite-sized impactful learning ideas. Elevate engagement and motivation to promote higher order thinking skills through strategies based on holistic learning approaches, ELL-based techniques, literacy development, SEL, mindfulness, STREAM ideas, and gamification. You will receive G/T CPE credit, free MFAH admission passes, lesson plan ideas, gallery tours, materials, shop discounts, and more.

  • Summer Institute for Elementary Teachers

    Wednesday–Friday, June 12 to 14, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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  • Summer Institute for Secondary Teachers

    Wednesday–Friday, June 19 to 21, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Workshops for K–12 Schools and Districts

The MFAH offers half-day, full day, and multi-day seminars that bridge the Museum’s art collections with classroom curriculum throughout the year. Programs take place at the Museum, can be specially designed to suit the needs and interests of the group, and can be tailored based on subject area, goals, and grade levels. Are you interested in a focus on reading and literature? How about STEAM? Project-based learning? We would love to talk with you and customize a program for your school.