Write It. Live It. Learn It.

November 17, 2026 | 4:30-6:00pm

Utah State University, Edith Bowen Laboratory School

Cost: FREE

Grades: K-6

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

In this beginner-friendly workshop, participants will explore practical, classroom-ready strategies that bring history to life through writing and drama. Learn how tableau, journal writing, and close observation of historical documents and images can deepen historical understanding, build perspective, and strengthen inquiry. Leave with adaptable lessons, ready-to-use resources, and the confidence to integrate ELA, social studies, and drama in engaging, meaningful ways.

PRESENTER BIO

Sarah Butterfield is a Utah State University alumni with a BFA in Theatre Education and a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University. She teaches PreK-6th Grade in two rural elementary schools in Duchesne County as a Beverley Taylor Sorenson Drama Educator. One of her strengths and passions is in arts integration – she especially loves the challenge of combining theatre with other subjects such as science, math, social studies, and ELA. One of her ongoing projects is her after school theatre club, where she loves to write and adapt plays for student performances. She is a past recipient of the Sorenson Legacy Award for Excellence in Arts Education and loves to learn through the arts.

*Relicensure hours available

Workshops are open to classroom teachers, arts educators, school administrators, university students, and community members

Learn more at: teal.usu.edu/arts-are-core

*Free parking is availiable in the BLACK LOT indicated on the map below