Category: Teacher Resources

Artists Observe Unit

After the “Artistic Habits Around the Room” we jumped into an “Artists Observe” unit. This is essentially a drawing boot camp and similar to what many traditional teachers might do for a Still-life unit. I think the difference between how…

STEAM Choice Challenge

This year with my STEAM classes, I designed a STEAM Choice Challenge that is similar to my previous Choice Challenges. We JUST started so I don’t have much to share as far as progress or pictures go, but thought I…

Insects: Science, Math and Art

This year I have a new STEAM class. I have 3 periods, all year long with mixed grades 7 and 8. At this point, this class does not have as much ‘choice’ as my regular art classes. But I hope…

WAEA Fall Conference

I am so excited and honored to lead the planning committee for the state professional development conference for art educators in Washington state. The conference is a week away and luckily most things are solidly in place with only a…