Dec 12, 2010

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10 Reflections on Classroom Manageme...

Believing that students decide whether or not you have a good day is a belief...

Dec 8, 2010

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As I Write this Letter…

As I Write this Letter…

Today I want to talk about the Letters Home component of my new management...

Dec 7, 2010

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Sticking to it…Like Glue

Sticking to it…Like Glue

Teachers struggle mightily with classroom management when they abandon...

Dec 6, 2010

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Improve Classroom Management in the ...

Improve Classroom Management in the Art Room Today!

With the holidays approaching, I bet you have noticed a new level of...

Nov 30, 2010

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Rocking the Palette

Rocking the Palette

I am excited to announce that I was a guest author on one of my very favorite...

Aug 9, 2010

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Behind Closed Drawers

Behind Closed Drawers

As art teachers, we know it’s important to hold on to art for a period...

Aug 3, 2010

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A Little Help from my Friends!

A Little Help from my Friends!

In my post on storage of art supplies yesterday, I explained how I arrange the...

Jul 27, 2010

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Rule-ing the Roost

Rule-ing the Roost

In the second installment of this week’s  ”Organizing...

Jul 26, 2010

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Failure to Plan=Plan to Fail!

Failure to Plan=Plan to Fail!

Do new, untouched paints, pointed sharp crayons, and freshly cut papers make...

Jul 22, 2010

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How Full is Your Bucket?

How Full is Your Bucket?

Sometimes when talking about rules at the beginning of the year, kids get the...

Jul 21, 2010

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Introducing: Poster Posts

Introducing: Poster Posts

This is my first “Poster Post” where I plan on sharing visuals...

Jul 16, 2010

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Give ‘Em a Squirt

Give ‘Em a Squirt

Do you hate it when the tables get cleaned off but are still so wet, when your...

Jul 9, 2010

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My Brush is in the Bath

My Brush is in the Bath

If you walk into the art room, you might hear this song (to the tune of the...

Jun 8, 2010

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“ART” for a Quiet Art Ro...

“ART” for a Quiet Art Room

One of the very best things about art class is that students can chat with one...