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 […]
Category Archives: Classroom
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 […]
Wall Decorations at the Elementary Level
Okay, I am back! This year I got to kiss my art cart goodbye. That’s right … I have my own room. Yay! With a room, though, comes different realities than […]
The Poetry of Seeing 