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Ideas needed pleeeaassee!!!

by Kelly

Jul 1, 2016

Hi everyone! I am looking for some "activities" for early finishers in art. I teach K-6 and hope to have a variety of activities that are art related. I have a "maybe" list that includes: Art Library area, drawing books, and them I'm stuck....... Any suggestions would be awesome. This is my 13th year teacher but only my second i...See More

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Dana Kelly This is an ongoing thing. I've had them draw in sketchbooks when they are done early. They love free draws. And I have lots of drawing books they can choose from. Sometimes I have them practice drawing for the next lesson. I don't like to make it too exciting or the other students get distracted and won't want to finish their work. You can ha...See More

Jul 7, 2016

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by Shana

Jul 1, 2016

Hello!

I have a question regarding copyright and teaching. Based on the little research I've done, my understanding is that copyright doesn't apply to ideas themselves but rather to writing/ images ect. that convey said ideas.

This is probably a silly question, please bear with me I'm just going into my second year teaching. Am ...See More

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clay beads

by sherry.belcher@daviess.kyschools.us

Jun 10, 2016

I am wanting to make jewelry out of clay beads. What is the best clay to use? Any helpful tips? I will do this with my fifth graders. Polymer clay? What about baking?

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Marianne On 6/10/16, sherry.[email removed].

Jun 11, 2016

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Lucy Hello! I read your post and have an article addressing air dry clay and oven bake clay pros and cons. Check it out at: [link removed]?

Jun 16, 2016

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Online Professional Development

by Aida

Jun 12, 2016

I am looking for online workshops and other online professional development that can be used towards credit for ongoing maintenance of credential. Thank you.

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Lisa On 6/12/16, Lisa wrote: > On 6/12/16, Aida wrote: >> I am looking for online workshops and other online >> professional development that can be used towards > credit for >> ongoing maintenance of credential. Thank you.

Check out:

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Has many PD courses

Jun 12, 2016

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Lucy I just saw your post. Here's an article I just wrote about professional development. It has links to several reputable sources. Thanks! On 6/12/16, Lisa wrote: > On 6/12/16, Aida wrote: >> I am looking for online workshops and other online >> professional development that can be used towards > credit for >> ongoing maintenan...See More

Jun 16, 2016

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Fine Arts

by Mr. Art

May 31, 2016

I just received an email from a school principal about a potential job, which I could certainly use but it's an hour away. The school is also grades k-8. That sounds like an awful lot of work. I have taught high school and I would even consider just middle school, but k-8 wow. Do any of you have experience teaching that many students?

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art program ideas

by Tamara

May 24, 2016

Hi everyone, I have taught self portraits focusing on 4 different art techniques for term 1. Term 2 we have done portraits of others and are doing an art exhibition. What should I then continue on in term 3 and 4? Any ideas would be great.

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Dana Hi Tamara If you want to stay with your portrait unit why not try an abstract portrait? You can show them Picasso and cubism. I also tie in warm and cool colors by using warm in the face and cool in the background or vice versa. Good luck!

On 5/24/16, Tamara wrote: > Hi everyone, > I have taught self portraits focusing on 4 different...See More

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Tamara Hi Dana, In term 1 cubism was one of the techniques I did. So students are pretty much over portraits, trying to think of something that flows from that On 5/24/16, Dana wrote: > Hi Tamara > If you want to stay with your portrait unit why not try an > abstract portrait? You can show them Picasso and > cubism. I also tie in warm and cool...See More

May 24, 2016

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NBPTS

by Danielle

May 21, 2016

Looking to gain National Board Certification in order to get a job where i want! Is this a good idea and does anyone have a study guide??

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Art Class & Cell phones

by Robin

Mar 24, 2016

I'd like some opinions on cell phones in the art room. My students can not seem to start a project without looking for "inspiration" online. They may even use an idea they see. I really don't like it, but I do understand sometimes you need a little help sparking an idea. Should I ban phones completely, or allow them to look for ideas. I j...See More

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Robin On 3/24/16, Angie wrote: > On 3/24/16, Robin wrote: >> I'd like some opinions on cell phones in the art room. >> My students can not seem to start a project without >> looking for "inspiration" online. They may even use an >> idea they see. I really don't like it, but I do >> understand sometimes you need ...See More

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Arty Teacher On 3/24/16, Sherry wrote: > On 3/24/16, Robin wrote: >> I'd like some opinions on cell phones in the art room. >> My students can not seem to start a project without >> looking for "inspiration" online. They may even use an >> idea they see. I really don't like it, but I do >> understand sometimes you need...See More

May 12, 2016

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developmental milestones

by Robin

Apr 21, 2016

I need a good resource on elementary children's developmental milestones as related to art. I am having some issues with certain art projects. I wonder if I am setting the bar too high - I want to challenge but not frustrate. Does anyone know a good book or website for this sort of information? Thanks!

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