Autumn Expressions: Kindergarten Abstract Expressionist Leaf Painting
Okay, I admit I’ve been a loser for not posting student artwork as of late. I’ve had artwork to post, but have allowed other writing topics about art and teaching […]
Inspiring Students … Or, Reasons to Have a Chalkboard
I so enjoy when I come across a stories such as these. They are equally fun and inspiring; almost magical! Here a middle school art teacher uses his own chalkboard […]
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Book Review: Engaging Learners Through Artmaking (Part 1)
Engaging Learners Through Artmaking, written by Katherine Douglas and Diane Jaquith, addresses the idea of student choice in the art room. In 2014, my department hosted a consultant who came […]
Art Classes Starting at The Poetry of Seeing
Does the Shoe Fit? Do you live in the Woodbury, NJ area? Do any of these scenarios fit you? My child’s school eliminated the art program My child enjoys art, but does […]
Christ in Art
On this beautiful day when Christians celebrate the resurrection of their Savior, I’d like to recommend you take a moment and enjoy a few of the wonderful works of art that have […]
Blue Gorilla and The Portrait
I am about to begin a unit on portraiture with my 2nd grade students. As I was researching the usual suspects one would include when doing a lesson such as […]
The 80-20 Rule and Perfectionism
Ok, I admit it! I struggle with perfectionism. It’s a sickness! To me the 80-20 Rule is akin to the Persian Flaw, a long-ago idea that only God (or Allah) was […]
I Choose … to Speak Softly
A recent post-observation meeting with one of my administrators got me thinking more about choice in art education being evidence of best practice. Obviously, I have been wrestling more with this […]
Wall Decorations: An Art Teacher’s Perspective
Form and Function In one of my previous posts, I highlighted Dr. Patricia Tarr’s challenging questions about room layout and wall displays. After taking some time to digest her comments, […]
Not So Mavalus
Before purchasing Scotch Removable Mounting Putty on my own, I had tried a few different options. One was Mavalus Tape. I had seen Mavalus Tape in a catalog and had read some positive things […]
Choice as Best Practice?
Choice is a hot topic in art education today. The Art of Education has published articles both pro and con. If you have read those or other material, you will find […]
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