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Videos?

by SH

Sep 27, 2013

I am interested in ordering an assortment of movies/videos/dvds to have on hand in my class (elementary) so that when I am in a pinch I can throw one on.

What are your favorites?

SH

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artsmmo Getting to Know series is great....Warhol is the favorite. Dropping in series is also good...Kids love the picasso. Blitz how to draw cartoons is great! Draw along with the cartoonist. I also recently purchased a couple of the Peggy Flores how series...Junk sculpture.

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Sep 30, 2013

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Artistikate I love Mark Kistler's series of drawing videos. The kids can draw along with the video, no problem. It's instructional without being overwhelming. Probably suitable for 2 - 6 grades. First grade if you have an able group. I ordered mine from Sax.

On 9/30/13, artsmmo wrote: > Getting to Know series is great....Warhol is the favorite. &g...See More

Oct 1, 2013

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Halloween History/Day of the Dead activities

by shedley

Sep 28, 2013

Does anyone have any good ideas for art activities that involve Halloween or day of the dead history?

Thanks!

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H. Gomez Use this web site for a variety of inspirations for skull activities.

I used to have my graphic design students start with a template file for a two piece articulated skull and decorate/design it in Adobe Illustrator. They could then print it out and assemble it.

My ceramics classes made mini jack-o-lantern tea light holders or ...See More

Sep 28, 2013

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Art Standards and Common Core

by Miss_Teacher

Sep 29, 2013

I teach high school Art, and I use the NYC Blueprint for Art Standards. My principal wants me to use ELA Common Core Standards along with the Art standards.

Is anyone else doing the same thing? I need help locating just which standards can go along with the Arts.

Thanks, and have a great school year!!

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Art & Design

by Miss_Teacher

Oct 1, 2013

I'm starting a new Art & Design course and was wondering if anyone on Teachers.net has taught something similar. I'm looking on the Internet for sample lesson plans, but if anyone has some good sites or blogs to suggest, please help.

Thanks!

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Is your principal supportive?

by Is your

Oct 1, 2013

How many of you teaching high school have a principal who isn't indifferent, but actually supports your program? By support I don't mean that every once in a while they'll say nice things about the art produced, but that they'll look out for you. They will support you in building your program and can be talked to. I'd be interetsed in hearing from ...See More

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Jennifer I also teach elementary. I teach at two schools and both principals and assistant principals are very supportive! I suppose I am very fortunate. I am also very grateful for their support. Neither of them are artists nor were ever fine arts teachers, yet they are very complimentary and grateful for all that I do at school and for my students. They r...See More

Oct 13, 2013

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My experience I taught: HS: Principal did not venture towards the artroom as he was a jockhead more worried about Friday night high school football and the upcoming basketball season. The numerous assistant principals did not care about art except an assistant principal who thought it was a great place to dump bad students.

MS: Principal thought the ar...See MoreI taught: HS: Principal did not venture towards the artroom as he was a jockhead more worried about Friday night high school football and the upcoming basketball season. The numerous assistant principals did not care about art except an assistant principal who thought it was a great place to dump bad students.

MS: Principal thought the artroom should be a prison cell and no noise while the assistant wanted the artroom to be like a recess and lively. So my scores suffered greatly during observations from both administrators who had conflicting ideals about art.

On 10/13/13, Jennifer wrote: > I also teach elementary. I teach at two schools and both principals > and assistant principals are very supportive! I suppose I am very > fortunate. I am also very grateful for their support. Neither of > them are artists nor were ever fine arts teachers, yet they are very > complimentary and grateful for all that I do at school and for my > students. They recognize the growth that my students show and they > also hear positive feedback from parents, which is very nice for me! > > On 10/11/13, SH wrote: >> I teach elementary school and I have 1 principal and 2 assistant >> principals. My principal and one of the assistant principals are >> extremely supportive. They don't visit my room too often, > but >> they have made themselves known to me as strong advocates to the >> arts. >> >> My principal is extremely fond of folk arts/crafts and is often >> volunteering in classrooms to teach yarn dying, weaving and corn >> husk doll making. The assistant principals husband is a fine >> artist and a college art professor. They live in a loft space >> that is an artist residence community. >> >> My other asst. principal is NOT supportive and/or understanding >> and/or knowledgeable about art and I have had many heated, >> mind-blowing arguments with her about certain projects of mine. >> >> As you can imagine, I try to deal with the first two, whenever >> possible. But overall, I'm extremely lucky. I also work in a >> community where the arts are tremendously valued, and I have an >> obscenely high PTA budget every year. >> >> S

Oct 31, 2013

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artsonia

by katy

Oct 3, 2013

Does anyone have parent volunteers take pictures and upload the artwork onto artsonia.com so that you do not have to do it. If so, do you have them use your account to sign in? Is there a way to have them create their own account to upload artwork?

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gwynnetx i send home a permission letter to all kindergarten parents at the beginning of each school year. i also have an online sign up where parents can give me their info on my school's website.

i usually take all of the pictures myself. last year, i had a parent volunteer, but she couldn't come in regularly. this year, i have one person who ha...See More

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gwynnetx Just wanted to add, too, that there is now an Artsonia app that is really easy to use and makes uploading artwork very easy.

On 10/09/13, gwynnetx wrote: > i send home a permission letter to all kindergarten parents at the > beginning of each school year. i also have an online sign up where > parents can give me their info on my ...See More

Nov 14, 2013

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Artist Teacher Here: Rediscover yourself as an artist

by Steve Lewis

Oct 5, 2013

Recently attending an Artist Teacher Workshop has changed me as a teacher by encouraging me to rediscover myself as an artist. I will record steps taken to stay artistically productive and share images of completed art works. Producing my own art is vital to me feeling complete and strengthens my confidence in teaching. I am an artist; always have ...See More

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Does anyone have an Art TAG program at the elementary

by Cathy Reckker

Oct 15, 2013

I am trying to launch an art TAG program at my elementary school and would like to know how other teachers do it. How is it set up? When do you see your kids? Is it during the school day? Are grades assigned? Are all the grades together when you see them?

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