Last week was Spirit Week which meant all those wacky dress up and theme days. As an art teacher you don't have a homeroom class theme so you are kind of on your own to do whatever you can come up with. I decided that my theme would be The Elements of Art! Okay, so… Continue reading Elements of Art
Painting from the Cart
In yesterday's post I mentioned that when we have painting projects in the classroom, I have my students put their desks together in long rows. Today, we did just that and I thought a visual might be helpful for any new cart teachers who read here. Like I said before - you make the best… Continue reading Painting from the Cart
Elementary Printmaking
Printmaking is one of my favorite elementary art lessons. Yes - it's messy, but the kids love it and there are so many different things you can do. In Kindergarten and First Grade we focus a lot on the basics of shape, line and color. While considering my upcoming shape lessons I came across these… Continue reading Elementary Printmaking
Garden Gifts
In spite of a terrible year, we have recently been blessed with some garden gifts! The beans finally started coming in and haven't stopped, though they aren't as tender as last year. The carrots are wonderful and we have been enjoying them both cooked and raw. I may even have to make a carrot cake… Continue reading Garden Gifts