In this brand-new series of resource round-ups focused on the Arts, we will share resources that will help you cultivate your students’ ability to express themselves, spice up your presentations, or update your classroom decor to create an inclusive environment, among other things.
How many of you love to do crafts with your class? Me, me, me, me, me! I just loved the excitement it would bring to my students. They were so proud of their finished products, and their reactions to seeing their masterpieces posted on a bulletin board were priceless…
One of the most meaningful activities that I can bring into a classroom is the sketchbook. Sketchbooks are one of those things that can be extremely meaningful for students, or if not structured with rules and expectations, can discourage students, or the sketchbooks can become neglected. Sketchbooks should be a source of…
A few years ago I began teaching a painting class, after taking a a three year break to focus on ceramics and sculpture. While I loved teaching 3D art, I was excited to move back to the two dimensional world. I always loved painting. and couldn’t wait to teach a course that focused on it. However, in order to teach a well rounded painting course, I knew I would have to…
Last school year, we had to take EVERYTHING off of the walls so that our custodial staff could clean them during the summer. And while it was a pain to take everything down, it did give me a blank slate for the new school year…