Questions About Art Lessons for Your Kids? ANSWERED!
Answering Your Questions and Concerns This is not meant to be an exhaustive list. Therefore, should you have questions or concerns that are not answered here, please do not hesitate […]
A Light to the World
In the Old Testament, light was often used as a metaphor for truth. Christ referred to Himself as the light of the World (John 12:8). Paolo Veronese, a lover of […]
Create Your Own Snowflake…Online
Although Winter doesn’t officially begin until December 21st this year, I thought I would start off the holiday season with some fun for the whole family. Create a Snowflake is […]
Unexpected Parent Meetings
Last week I had an unexpected parent meeting. Normally I am forewarned when a parent wants to meet with me. This time around, an aide from another classroom came to […]
Happy Mother’s Day!
On this most special day when we celebrate Moms and the unique contributions they make to our lives and society as a whole, I want to highlight two special folks: […]
Using the “F” Word in Art Class
I teach K-3 and getting students to think through their artistic choices can be challenging. We will talk often throughout the school year about giving and receiving criticism. That’s the […]
His Appearance Was Like Lightning
Today, Christians celebrate the most significant day of their religious calendar: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Matthias Grünewald’s Resurrection panel, one of three that make up the Isneheim Altarpiece, celebrates […]
Stop Whining About Assessments
I understand everyone’s hesitancy about assessment, but the reality is you are going to be given performance reviews in your career. That’s on-the-job assessment, folks! I call it feedback. Giving […]
Thankful
Life gets busy. My own experience tells me how easily I allow so-called ‘important’ things creep into my life and steal my time. Today is Thanksgiving Day, our national celebration […]
Healthy Cleaning Supplies for the Art Room
The new school year is well under way, and I have already started gathering some supplies I know I will need for my classroom. In addition to some non-traditional ‘art’ […]
Supplies to Make Your Child’s Art Teacher Smile (Part 2)
Here are some art room-friendly ‘supplies’ that might surprise you. They’ll also put a smile on your (elementary) Art Teacher’s face when your child delivers a bag of these when […]
Supplies to Make Your Child’s Art Teacher Smile (Part 1)
Many schools send home a list of supplies for parents to get their child before the school year. Pencils, notebooks, markers, crayons, etc. Often times, though, your child’s Art Teacher […]
The Poetry of Seeing 