My current classes are 3 groups of 7th graders for art. I do a modified choice with my title 1 low income middle school kids, as they have had little to no art in elementary school and have little experience…
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2010-2011 Themes
In my middle school studio classroom, we use the TAB model and media related centers to create artwork based on themes. I really like this way of guiding students to create art because it mimics a lot of real life…
Peer Mentoring and Origami
I can’t do origami, I do not have it as a center, and I don’t show it as a demo. BUT a lot of kids ask me to show them. I have a couple of books that show step by…
Beginning of Year Studio Scavenger Hunt
Our first day of school is an alternative schedule because we spend about 3 1/2 hours before lunch in our 1st period going over our school discpline system reviewing and setting the tone for citizenship. The rest of the 6…
What don’t you allow students to make?
This question came up on the TAB discussion group and I thought it was a good one to share there. Since I am in middle school level (6-8) different things come up than elem. probably. AND I have an expectation…