Category: Teacher Resources

Packaging for the Toys

Part of the Toy Production unit was making packages that would “sell” the toy. To prepare for this, I bought some toys in the type of packages I wanted my students to mimic. We spent a period examining the toys, listing…

Adventures in 3-D Printing

It has been a manufacturing frenzy in the art room with our toy production unit. About 3-4 students per class chose 3-D printing for their toy.  I am on a learning curve of how to use the printer and how…

Art of Ed Blog Awards

While I did not make it to the voting round to earn a possible 1st place prize… I did recieve an honorable mention in the blog post that announced the winners. http://www.theartofed.com/2015/01/25/2014-art-ed-blog-of-the-year-results-announced/ “If you’re looking for even more fantastic blogs, here…

Toy Production Unit

My middle school Students have recently explored a variety of sculpture and clay techniques and materials, so now it is time to put those skills to the test. Based on a project from Apex Art that I pinned years ago…