Art Classroom Management Tools (Updated 2018)
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The art classroom is a unique place and conventional classroom management techniques don't always apply here.
As an art teacher I really struggled with finding the right methods to fit my classroom. Since I teach elementary grades up through high school in the same classroom (private school), … Continue reading
Easy DIY Folder Background for Small Still Life Drawings
Simple is Often the Best Solution
Problem: Need a platform that can hold a small still life as well as cut out visual background "noise" so students can focus on the objects while drawing from direct observation.
Solution: Easy DIY Folder Background for Small Still Life Drawings
I have … Continue reading
Jofelo Sketchbook Journal Catalysis to Your Creative Journey
Handmade journals and sketchbook are a thing of beauty! There is nothing like a hand-crafted journal to inspire every creative person. Writers, artists, designers, travelers and poets want nothing more than special place to capture their thoughts, ideas, dreams, goals, and memories. For the … Continue reading
Palette Art Classroom Management Point System
Palette Art Classroom Management Point System
Classroom management in "specials" classrooms looks different than the traditional classroom. The class palettes art classroom management system is a 5 point-based system loosely based on the book “Classroom Management for Art, Music, and PE … Continue reading
Mixed Media Art Summer Camp Project Ideas
Mixed Media Art Summer Camp Project Ideas
This summer I am teaching two summer camp art sessions: mixed media and painting. These sessions are 1 hour per day for 4 days and are part of a full day camp at my school. Mixed media is so much fun because it is open to more mediums and combination of … Continue reading
First Week of School – Start the Year with a BANG!
Start the Year with a B.A.N.G!
Anyone who teaches knows how important the first day and first week of school is - no matter what subject you teach! It is VITAL that students begin to understand and practice art classroom rules, procedures-like Art Jobs, Give Me 5, End of Class Tasks and … Continue reading