tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155343552024-03-07T09:57:04.854-08:00Art at JackmanKittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02419455537454291653noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15534355.post-81118999784514871462010-09-14T15:27:00.000-07:002010-09-14T15:30:44.191-07:00Good IntentionsI always have the best of intentions when I sit down to work on the blog. I cannot for the life of me figure out what the best venue for an art teacher is. It seems that everyone is on facebook these days, including me. I want the site to be accessible to everyone but I also want it to be super easy to post pictures to, as that is after all my main purpose for a school site. It is difficult on a blog to do day-by-day play-by-play posts. If I use facebook there is no access at school. Do I drag everything home and do it?<br />These are the questions I am struggling with.<br />I will let you know how it goes...Kittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02419455537454291653noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15534355.post-59178391424987996772010-01-25T10:18:00.000-08:002010-01-25T10:22:05.270-08:00Yet another student teacherIt seems that the only time I truly can add anything to this blog is when I have a student teacher. Today the projector that we use with the smartboard decided to blow its bulb. So.... the poor guy has to kick it old school and use an overhead projector with transparencies of the artworks. It is working fine but I feel sort of sorry for him. The good news is that I can get all my computer work done, including updating the blog. Keep an eye here as I will be posting quite a few pictures in the next few days.Kittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02419455537454291653noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15534355.post-35426394648774321772009-05-22T05:32:00.001-07:002009-05-22T05:38:04.297-07:00I am humbled by the events of the last few weeks. I was nominated for an Outstanding Educator Award by my peers. The banquet was held last night for retirees and to announce the winners. Low and Behold I WON! Being in the spotlight is not something I am incredibly comfortable with. I know I know I am one of the loudest, silliest people around but truly when it comes to my professional accomplishments it is hard for me to hear. I do the things I do as an educator so that my students learn, have fun, and of course appreciate art. When I won this award I truly wished that I could make one for all of my students. They are the ones who push me forward and make me want to be a better educator. This website was mentioned in the speech a colleague made about me last night. I chuckled to myself because I have not updated it in nearly 2 years. Well, here I am to say, I'M BAAAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!Kittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02419455537454291653noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15534355.post-1156727415078504742006-08-27T18:05:00.000-07:002006-08-27T18:10:15.090-07:00New School YearAs I start to set up for this new year I find myself looking forward to it. In years past I had as much anxiety as many of my students. However, switching to choice has really changed how I and my students view the art studio. It truly has become a place for the students to express themselves. I have finished most of the room preparations and unloaded boxes and boxes of supplies. A new feature this year will be the mini-centers. This is a shelf of totes which contain all of the materials to complete a fun, relevant lesson. Also new this year are sketchbooks which all students will embellish on their first trip to art. We will be using these each week to take notes and jot down any ideas we may have. Of course it is a great place to put sketches of potential projects and take notes on successes and even failures.<br />I will post pictures as soon as the room is 100 percent!Kittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02419455537454291653noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15534355.post-1139250370853475672006-02-06T10:10:00.000-08:002006-02-06T10:26:10.866-08:00Our Student Teacher<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/IMG_0920.0.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/320/IMG_0920.0.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Ms. Peggy Halbig has joined us. She is a student teacher from The University of Toledo. We are really enjoying her fun and innovative lessons. We are also teaching her all about "choice."<br />In this picture she is showing the third graders how a spinning disk of primary colors will create secondary colors.<br />Look for more photographs of her projects soon.Kittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02419455537454291653noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15534355.post-1135045553907669562005-12-19T18:13:00.000-08:002005-12-20T18:27:45.313-08:00Clay center opens<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/December%2019%20067.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/320/December%2019%20067.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/December%2019%20069.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/320/December%2019%20069.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/December%2019%20068.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/320/December%2019%20068.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I have opened the clay center and will keep it open until we run out of clay.<br />I demonstrated pinch pots, coil construction, and slab rolling. There have been a wide variety of creations this month!Kittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02419455537454291653noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15534355.post-1135044273444596532005-12-19T17:51:00.000-08:002005-12-19T18:04:33.456-08:00Tape People<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/December%2019%20066.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/320/December%2019%20066.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/December%2019%20064.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/320/December%2019%20064.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/December%2019%20071.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/320/December%2019%20071.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I had seen this project online awhile back. I ordered 30 rolls of packing tape thinking I'd have a class or two bring in a stuffed animal to sculpt. Well, I hadn't got around to it yet. A few students who come in at recess to work asked if I had any ideas for their next project... The rest is History. Here are the works in progress. They are turning them into some strange sci-fi creatures.Kittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02419455537454291653noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15534355.post-1131506882544858182005-11-08T19:05:00.000-08:002005-11-08T19:28:02.576-08:00"art let's you create what you're feeling"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/school%20045.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/320/school%20045.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I love listening to my students and their comments about art (when they think I am not listening). I have started a quote board with these comments. Most students are willing to write down what they have said and even sign their name. We have a student from UT who has been observing us once a week. She will be student teaching in January and February here at Jackman. I'll post more information on her soon. Choice has been going phenominally well. My 5-7 minute presentations go on too long at times, but no one complains. Thanks kids! We are running out of supplies pretty quickly. It's amazing how quickly you can go through hundreds of toilet paper tubes! Sewing has been incredibly popular this last month. My challenge is getting them to understand the idea of creating a piece of art using the sewing items. Ted has done a great job using scraps of felt to create this pillow.<br />Tempera paint is still a favorite and one center which is a challenge. I try to stress the importance of having a plan prior to painting. However, how can I not let an ambitious student just go for it? I have recently gotten some great texts and the "new" concept in them is encouraging creativity in our students and how it helps them in the academic content areas (duh). We art teachers have been trying to communicate this fact for years. More on that later. Here is more art from my exceptionally creative students!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/school%20030.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/320/school%20030.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>A very colorful portrait using tempera paint.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/school%20036.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/320/school%20036.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Chinese red envelopes are given at New Year's for good luck (with money inside). Ours are much bigger than real Red Envelopes so they can hold other treasures besides money!Kittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02419455537454291653noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15534355.post-1129502735167070142005-10-16T15:32:00.000-07:002005-10-16T15:45:35.176-07:00It's been awhile<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/hunter%20039.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/320/hunter%20039.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/hunter%20018.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/320/hunter%20018.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/hunter%20021.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/320/hunter%20021.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/hunter%20003.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/320/hunter%20003.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/hunter%20013.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/320/hunter%20013.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Our latest discussions have been on shape (first grade), cave art (2nd), Japan (3rd), native american corn husk characters (4th), Georgia O'Keeffe (5th), and Pablo Picasso (6th).<br />Here are a few pictures from the last few weeks.Kittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02419455537454291653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15534355.post-1127862769460764482005-09-27T16:03:00.000-07:002005-09-27T16:12:49.466-07:00Thick paint<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/school%20024.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/200/school%20024.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/school%20027.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/200/school%20027.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/school%20028.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/200/school%20028.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I introduced thick paint (otherwise known as tempera) to the students this week. Our emphasis is on how artists use shape and color in their work. I have also been trying to encourage a higher degree of finish to their art.Kittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02419455537454291653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15534355.post-1127684093456612612005-09-25T14:30:00.000-07:002005-09-25T14:49:52.393-07:00"Mrs. Scott you are in soooo much trouble!"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/school%20014.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/200/school%20014.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I showed the students how to create a monoprint, using the tables as our printing plate. We used various paint tools to add texture and an eraser to take paint off. I loved when I pulled the paper off and the kids went ooooooh (every single class). I am sure my neighboring teachers were wondering what I was doing. Good thing for me that they like using sponges to clean as much as they like making the mess. Of course we are still emphasizing line in art. We will be moving on to shape next. This is a sixth grade student's color mixing experiment.Kittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02419455537454291653noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15534355.post-1127346077822792202005-09-21T16:32:00.000-07:002005-09-21T16:41:17.846-07:00Lines show motion<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/school%20011.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/320/school%20011.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/school%20003.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/320/school%20003.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/school%200091.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/320/school%200091.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />This has been our topic for the week. Check out some of the ways we can show motion!Kittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02419455537454291653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15534355.post-1126575040442768572005-09-12T18:21:00.000-07:002005-09-12T18:30:40.450-07:00Not much new<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/IMG_0115.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/320/IMG_0115.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Nothing much to report here. Centers are operating smoothly, the noise level is decent, and I am still sane. My students continue to amaze me with their new ideas and level of rational thinking. I am forcing them to resolve problems on their own. Most of them have all the skills they need to solve problems, but no one ever gave them the confidence that they could do it on their own.<br />Way to go kids! You all continue to astound me with your creativity.<br />I opened the stitching mini-center to sixth grade today, but only if they knew how to do it without my help. They did great and helped out others who needed it. This is what choice is all about. I am really enjoying how helpful they are to each other.Kittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02419455537454291653noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15534355.post-1126229086602209032005-09-08T18:12:00.000-07:002005-09-08T18:24:46.606-07:00Week 3 projects<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/new%201%20102.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/320/new%201%20102.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/new%201%20098.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/320/new%201%20098.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/new%201%20103.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/320/new%201%20103.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/new%201%20094.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/320/new%201%20094.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />For these students this was their third visit to the choice classroom. We discussed line and how an artist uses it in their artwork. The fourth graders also studied the process of sketching and how it is a record of ideas that may or may not turn into a full-fledged piece of artwork. One of our fourth grade teachers came a little early and was able to see choice in action. I dare say that she really liked what she saw. The seasonal weave has been a hit with a certain group of young gentlemen (you know who you are!). I think they are determined to get the fall weave done before fall even gets here!Kittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02419455537454291653noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15534355.post-1125530178299323932005-08-31T16:06:00.000-07:002005-09-26T17:52:32.770-07:00New Centers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/new%201%20031.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/320/new%201%20031.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/new%201%20041.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/320/new%201%20041.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/new%201%20037.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/320/new%201%20037.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/new%201%20018.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/320/new%201%20018.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/new%201%20038.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/320/new%201%20038.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/new%201%20041.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/320/new%201%20041.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This is so fun! (5 th picture from top) A woven picnic blanket with ramps for the ants. Decorations at the bottom "just because."<br /><br />Today I opened all centers with the 5th and 6th grades. I introduced collage, watercolor, and stamping to the 1st and 2nd graders. It went relatively smoothly, surprisingly. As you can tell from the pictures there were major messes while the students worked but they did a great job cleaning up.Kittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02419455537454291653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15534355.post-1125085191813484192005-08-26T12:36:00.000-07:002005-08-26T12:39:51.816-07:00Week one is overThis was only a 3 day week and I am glad to be done. It was however a great week. It's just hard to get back into the swing of things. I was at my second school today. They are a pretty nice group of kids and all seem to be excited about choice. I only introduced the drawing center this week. The texture plates were a hit, even with the 6th graders.<br />Next week is a full week of school. I'll be introducing more centers on wednesday. Wish me luck.!Kittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02419455537454291653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15534355.post-1124919828716154432005-08-24T14:37:00.000-07:002005-08-24T16:05:16.700-07:00First day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/new%20127.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/320/new%20127.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Here is an abstract folder design from a sixth grade student. It reminds me of a Kandinsky. This student is really excited about the possibilities involved in a choice classroom.Kittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02419455537454291653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15534355.post-1124897953784949762005-08-24T08:32:00.000-07:002005-08-24T08:39:13.786-07:001/2 way through day oneLet me just tell you how much I love choice so far. My Students are completely revved up about it. My room is immaculate (no new centers unless this one is clean). They can't wait to open more centers! We are making our folders and they are enjoying decorating them to their liking using only drawing media.<br /><br />The fifth graders did a journal writing excercise after art, here's an excerpt from one of my favorites:<br /><br />"It was fun, it wasn't boring to me because I enjoy art. I love art. I live on art. Everyday I have to draw something it is just so fun. Art. Art. Art"Kittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02419455537454291653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15534355.post-1124845272599497672005-08-23T17:57:00.000-07:002005-08-23T18:01:12.606-07:00First Day of choice tomorrowOpen house was tonight. We had a very nice turn out. I am pretty excited about starting choice tomorrow. I am going to do portfolios using the drawing center items with all classes after introducing the concept of centers and going over a few basic rules. The students who visited my room tonight highly approved of the changes I've made. I'll try to take pictures of our first day.Kittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02419455537454291653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15534355.post-1124748797398967412005-08-22T14:59:00.000-07:002005-09-14T08:31:16.880-07:00Here are more pictures<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/new%20110.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; CURSOR: pointer" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/200/new%20110.jpg" border="0" /></a>My desk, as viewed from the door looking left. The Textile center is on the left closest to the camera. I have a puzzle on it right now (Matisse) for Open House.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/new%20108.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; CURSOR: pointer" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/200/new%20108.jpg" border="0" /></a>This is the paint center. There is a cart to the left of this with more supplies.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/new%20106.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; CURSOR: pointer" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/200/new%20106.jpg" border="0" /></a>Drawing center. I hope some students try to draw the plants.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/new%20104.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; CURSOR: pointer" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/200/new%20104.jpg" border="0" /></a>Paper cart on the right. Tool cart on the left.<br />The shelves in back will hold student artwork until my new cabinets come in the Spring.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/new%20105.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; CURSOR: pointer" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/200/new%20105.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This is the "front" of the room drawing is left of the picture and collage is to the right. The cart contains assorted items for the collage centerKittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02419455537454291653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15534355.post-1124747816344070992005-08-22T14:53:00.000-07:002005-08-22T14:56:56.346-07:00Yeah! Pictures<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/1600/new%20112.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6803/1312/320/new%20112.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I don't have much labeled yet. I also don't have any menus up yet but I'm getting there!<br /><br />This is what you see towards the left when you look in my door.<br /><br />Painting center is on the left closest to the sink.<br />3-d construction is the table on the right.Kittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02419455537454291653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15534355.post-1124587305629174232005-08-20T18:17:00.000-07:002005-08-20T18:21:45.633-07:00Oops, I forgotWell as those of you who know me probably guessed, I forgot the camera. I did however remember the staple gun for the custodian. The room is looking better and I think I have a good handle on what I am going to do this week. I had a pretty bad dream about my first class though. Hopefully it was not prophetic! In the dream my room was not very feng shui (so I new there was something wrong). I am very big into feng shui and its effects in the art room. But, that is off topic. Backt to the dream. After I dismissed the students to do their work mass chaos reigned and I had to give 4 students behavior marks. I rarely give one... I think I am worrying too much.<br />I have rambled long enough for tonight.Kittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02419455537454291653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15534355.post-1124395107523833592005-08-18T12:53:00.000-07:002005-08-19T11:18:06.096-07:00setting up the centers<span style="font-family:georgia;">Well folks I started physically moving things. I set up the room today with the tables in their correct spots for centers. I plan to introduce all of the drawing materials with a folder/portfolio "project" so that thay have somewhere to store their works in progress. I sorted all of the other materials on hand into their respective centers, although right now the materials are on carts. I have a lot of rearranging to do before I can give the items more permanent homes. </span><br /><pre style="font-family: georgia;">If I feel daring I may introduce the 3-d construction center the first day also. My 9 year old son<br />tested it out today and made a giraffe in a cage, very out of his normal realm of comfort<br />(with zero prompting from me!). That got me so excited to see what my students will create.<br />For those of you interested in what I have put at each station I used the following site as a guideline.<br /><a href="http://sugarcreek.newpal.k12.in.us/choice3/centers.htm">http://sugarcreek.newpal.k12.in.us/choice3/centers.htm</a><br /></pre> I should have some pictures up tomorrow, If I remember the camera.Kittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02419455537454291653noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15534355.post-1124335225842607182005-08-17T20:11:00.000-07:002005-08-17T20:20:25.846-07:00making the transition to choiceI have decided to convert the art classroom into a choice studio. What on earth is a choice studio you ask? Well, in a nutshell it is a way of "teaching" that enables students to choose between a variety of centers in the art room to communicate their own creative visions. Essentially the choice studio enables children to think and work like artists. They have full access to many different art materials at once. Just like in a real artist studio. If you are interested in a more in depth discussion I have included a few links for your reading enjoyment. I will be posting updates as I make this very exciting transition.<br /><a href="http://knowledgeloom.org/practices3.jsp?location=1&bpinterid=1357&spotlightid=1357">http://knowledgeloom.org/practices3.jsp?location=1&bpinterid=1357&spotlightid=1357</a><br /><a href="http://http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/middle/TAB-CHOICE.htm">http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/middle/TAB-CHOICE.htm</a>Kittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02419455537454291653noreply@blogger.com0