There are always a few kids in my art classes who love comics. For them, I designed the Comic Book Club. With so many standards and mediums to cover in art, I find it useful to have an activity that comic book fans can do outside of the classroom. Not only will your students develop their own character and story, but at the end they’ll get a copy of the comics produced by the other students. This is also a great resource for school librarians and ...
Art Lessons
How to Hang Displays in School Hallways That Won’t Fall down
If you’re a teacher, then you've experienced schoolwork falling like autumn leaves from hallway walls. As a K-8 art teacher I was on a mission to put an end to this frustrating experience. It takes a lot of time to put together a hallway display, and I cringe at the thought of artwork getting damaged. After lots of experimentation and failure I’ve discovered two products that make hanging artwork in school hallways easier and now the work stays ...
Videos for Art Class, Back-to-School-Routines
The other night I had my first back-to-school anxiety dream of the summer. My art room was HUGE, The students weren’t paying attention because they couldn’t hear me across the football field that was my room. I was opening cabinets and drawers and I couldn’t find the right art supplies. Just as a student was climbing on top of a desk to dance—my principal walked in the room. That’s when I woke up...whew! ...
Art Lesson Faves & Fails-Part 2
In last week's blog post, Lisa listed her best and worst art lessons of the year. This week, it's Janell's turn. Faves Kindergarten Country/City Pop-up ...