As an teacher I see the importance of arranging spaces in a way that make materials appealing and accessible. For this reason I try and make sure that I have rearranged my classroom in such a way that students can start start fresh and new. I am also a minimalist when it comes to visual in the classroom. I want my students to have as much seeing and breathing room as possible.
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The marble runs were a big hit at the County Art Show. Mrs. Hall, the art teacher at Greenfield Central Junior High School, the host of the show, told me her 7th and 8th graders wanted to make marble runs too! I think the marble runs have provided one of the most satisfying building/construction experiences to our students ever. Working with gravity, slope and basic attachment techniques has never been more gratifying.
The Attachment Test challenges students in grades 3-5 to think beyond tape and glue when joining materials together. This authentic assessment task requires students to create a work of art using a…
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Check out Elmwood's Sculpture Center. Over the years I've been inspired by other TAB teachers. Please forgive me (and let me know) if one o...
Three-dimensional paper sculpture Our still-life materials for drawing or painting Collage, puppet, and mask-making station Our drawing station with a large variety of drawing materials, objects to draw, drawing books, textured rubbing materials, and a picture file Our weaving station Some of our parents never have a chance to visit our art room. I thought that they might like to see the set-up of our stations.
The Attachment Test challenges students in grades 3-5 to think beyond tape and glue when joining materials together. This authentic assessment task requires students to create a work of art using a…
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Free art experiences are hard to beat. Using toilet paper cardboard tubes to create a recycled sculpture is a fun and easy way to learn about building up.
Anyone can have a happy relationship if they put in the work. Sometimes the small things like what you say to your partner on a day to day basis really matters. Because according to experts and research, couples in happier relationships tend to say…
Art in different cultures around the world is a reflection of environment, land, and home. In relation to the third grade “Keepers of the Earth” theme, the students explore how artists make and use art as an expression of their place in the world. We started with the cold landscape of the Inuit and looked at how material, size, function, and subject matter of Inuit art directly relates to their environment. An inuksuk is a balanced based stone sculpture traditionally built by the Inuit. These sculptures were used as hunting and navigation aids, coordination points, message centers, and as spiritual markers. The third grade artists expressed their thoughts and ideas by choosing and arranging rocks, stones, and pebbles; these pieces of earth formed by ancient forces long before our time. We read this beautiful book to help get us started. Everybody Needs a Rock by Byrd Baylor presents 10 wonderful rules for finding just the right rock. I challenged the third grade artists to come up with an 11th rule. This is a great way to get them thinking about aesthetics. Here are some of the rules they created: Keep your rock in a special spot. -Catherine Make sure it matches your personality. -Lily Be gentle with your rock. -Emma Keep your rock at the right temperature. -Sophie Find another friend for you rock. -Rohan Don't let you rock fall into the wrong hands! -Steven Find round rocks that look like a robin's egg. -Gavin Look for one that has a white line going all the way around. -Mila Don't misplace your rock. -Julia Take your time finding the perfect rock. -Meg Keep your rock close to you. -Ruby Find a rock that suits you. -Mason Respect the personality of your rock. -Allie Name your rock. -Russell Enjoy your rock while you have it. -Tre Put it against your cheek to really feel it. -Maya
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Here is a super simple building and design challenge for kids that is great for promoting creativity and fine motor skills: 3-D foam strip sculptures. Simply cut some slits into foam strips and get busy creating all kinds of cool creations! (This activity also provides cutting practice!) Follow Buggy and Buddy on Facebook! See …
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These lovely paper masks were made by my second graders. The students learned different paper manipulation techniques including controlled tearing, punching paper with Fiskars squeeze punchers, cu…
Bok Choy is an excellent leafy green vegetable for a stir-fry. Chinese cabbage, also known as Bok Choy, offers two different textures in its leaves from the stems at the root end. The leafy part of the vegetable has a tender, chewy texture while the stems are crunchy, and the flavor is mildly like cabbage with a light bitter mineral taste. In addition to its unique taste, Bok Choy is high in fiber, minerals, and vitamins, which make it a nutritious choice to add to your meal. With this recipe for Bok Choy Stir Fry, we will show you how to prepare a quick and easy Asian-inspired meal that’s delicious and nutritious too. That goes great with Hot Cross Buns.
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Melissa Purtee wrote a post that intrigued me because of her willingness to discuss a topic that challenges some educators. The connections formed between motivation, behaviour and cognition were …
Grab our FREE Outdoor Scavenger Hunt printable to help kids get outdoors and enjoy nature! Grab the FREE nature scavenger hunt for kids!
Fun and simple ideas for classroom management from the best resource available to teachers: other teachers! Top hallway procedure transitions and ideas.
Teach kids about flowers withour free printable parts of a flower worksheet pack. This set includes charts, diagrams, a flipbook and more.
Use this printable person template as a stand alone craft, inspiration for figure drawing, proportion, or movement.
Perfect for the art room or classroom. This colourful poster is ideal for displaying in the Sculpture Centre or printing as a resource card. It provides a visual anchor chart of different techniques students can use when constructing with cardboard. This resource focuses on the Studio Habits of Mind: DEVELOP CRAFT and STRETCH & EXPLORE Simply print, enlarge or resize to suit.
WORRY BOX: learn about this coping tool for kids and why it works + Fun craft activity: Worry Monster Box (step-by-step tutorial)
