It's been a busy few weeks but one of the better highlights has been the opportunity to get back in the classroom. Since I've been considered an active substitute, I have had the chance to get back into the art room three times. For one school it was a highly anticipated reunion with the kiddos I had the pleasure of teaching during my student teaching experience. We hung up and took down art work, started new projects and continued old ones, listened to music, dealt with glue explosions and much, much more. The second school held some familiarity in that I knew many of the students from my other job as a site assistant. I had also been in the classroom before volunteering and helping the teacher close down her room for the summer. That too, was a wonderful experience and if it is one thing I have learned, it is that there is always a chance to add to your teaching repertoire. I absolutely loved the way this teacher introduced new projects to a class: getting students to really evaluate the artwork, make connections to real life, and decipher how it is made and the intentions of each material involved. It is definitely something I will be adding to my own teaching skill set!
Speaking of skill set, I discovered another by browsing various art teacher blogs and one that I constantly fall in love with time and time again is designed by two art teachers from Jamestown Elementary in Hudsonville, MI. The way in which they post directions for each assignment with clear visuals, and inquiring questions is fantastic. I also love how they have various art challenges to keep students engaged and connected. I recommend checking out their blog anytime you want ideas on how to deliver instructions or for some amazing art project ideas:
Speaking of skill set, I discovered another by browsing various art teacher blogs and one that I constantly fall in love with time and time again is designed by two art teachers from Jamestown Elementary in Hudsonville, MI. The way in which they post directions for each assignment with clear visuals, and inquiring questions is fantastic. I also love how they have various art challenges to keep students engaged and connected. I recommend checking out their blog anytime you want ideas on how to deliver instructions or for some amazing art project ideas: