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Jenna Casaldi replied to Jessica Balsley's discussion They Said "What?""We have less than 10 days of art left until finals week which is comprised of half-days, and modified scheduling during which there will be days that I will go without seeing some of my classes. Today a 10th grade girl in my Art II class…"
Lyndi Hudson replied to Barbara Flam's discussion Talking in Art Class"I usually just bring suckers or something small like that for the class reward - the daily art star gets a colored star with their name on the wall (I tell them at the beginning of the year that I want the stars to get all the way around the room!),…"
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They Said "What?" 12 Replies
Kids, Middle Schoolers, and Teens say the darndest things! What is the funniest, most astounding or lame excuse a student has said to you in art class?Continue
Started by Jessica Balsley in Classroom Management. Last reply by Jenna Casaldi on Friday.
Talking in Art Class 6 Replies
My classes are so noisy. I allow talking and ask for quiet voices, but before long it sounds like recess. I have a voice level chart and am constantly stopping the class to remind them to lower their voices. I have tried to play music but after a…Continue
Started by Barbara Flam in Classroom Management. Last reply by Lyndi Hudson May 13.
Welcome to the community! 51 Replies
Welcome to the community! Take a few seconds, and tell us about yourself, your school, struggles you have or successes you want to share! This is the perfect forum thread to introduce yourself to the community, and get started in the forums.Continue
Started by Jessica Balsley in General. Last reply by Ryan May 4.
Tips of painting murals with elementary school kids... 4 Replies
My principle has asked me to paint two murals with my elementary school kids. The space is not big enough for everyone to paint at once. Has anyone had experience painting murals with their students? If so I would appreciate any tips on how to plan…Continue
Tags: walls, painting, planning, Mural
Started by Kara A in Lessons. Last reply by Heather Rogers Feb 18.
A Kindergarten Class... just doesn't seem to get it! 6 Replies
I teach K-5 at an inner city school in Philadelphia. I have been teaching for about 12 years, Art for about 4..I have hit a major wall with my kindergarten classes this year! I have pulled out all the stops..and I am ready to pull my hair out as…Continue
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Started by Melissa Thomas in Classroom Management. Last reply by Melissa Thomas Jan 6.
Ebooks 1 Reply
I use children's picture books from time to time in my art classroom. Does anyone know of any good websites where I could download children's books for free? I guess I could always use my library's electronic library loan when looking for a…Continue
Started by Cathy Robey in AOE Classes. Last reply by Terese Hickey Dec 2, 2012.
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