Oct 22, 2012

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eBook Review: A Vocal AdVocate by Su...

eBook Review: A Vocal AdVocate by Susan Riley

I just finished a new, must-read for art teachers titled A Vocal AdVocate: An...

Oct 17, 2012

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Connecting the Dots through Internat...

Connecting the Dots through International Dot Day

If you have not read the book by The Dot by Peter Reynolds this is a must...

Dec 5, 2011

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Author Guest Post and a Book Giveawa...

Author Guest Post and a Book Giveaway!

This giveaway is closed to entries. And the Winner is… Clara Crosby- Who...

Jun 9, 2011

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Spotlight on Creativity

Spotlight on Creativity

The following is a quote from Ken Robinson’s book “Out of Our...

Mar 9, 2011

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One Word in my Pocket

One Word in my Pocket

Today I bring you another fun and free organizing tip for your art classroom....

Feb 2, 2011

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The Pot That Juan Built

The Pot That Juan Built

In 2nd grade, students are learning about coil, slip and score in the clay...

Jan 30, 2011

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Book Review: Women, Work and the Art...

Book Review: Women, Work and the Art of Savoir Faire

I really enjoyed reading the book “Women, Work & the Art of Savoir...

Jan 5, 2011

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Beyond Sesame Street: My Elmo

Beyond Sesame Street: My Elmo

My document camera is called an Elmo. I think that is the brand name, however,...

Nov 7, 2010

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Tech Teach: Shelfari Safari

Tech Teach: Shelfari Safari

I want to share a site called “Shelfari.”  It’s a social...

Oct 28, 2010

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The Element of NON-Design

The Element of NON-Design

Yes, I talk a lot about the Elements of Design. Yes, my district’s...

Oct 11, 2010

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Christmas in October?

Christmas in October?

The other day I walked into my classroom and found package sitting on my desk!...

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 20, 2010

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5 Simple Steps to “Enjoy the R...

5 Simple Steps to “Enjoy the Ride”

I recently graduated with my Master of Arts in Education.  So, in...

Jun 16, 2010

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Making Connections: Art and Poetry

Making Connections: Art and Poetry

One of the best things about teaching art is that we really get to teach every...

Jun 12, 2010

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Line: Action Jackson Lesson

Line: Action Jackson Lesson

Grade Level: Kindergarten Art Elements: Line - Students will produce 5 or...