I don't have a lot of special rules for my students to remember during Art time.... their classroom teachers do a great job of "laying down the law" for expected behavior no matter where they are on campus. But I do have three special "Art Rules" that I teach them on day one, and remind them of throughout the year as needed. These rules are unique in that they all involve … [Read more...]
Art Rules!
The beginning of a new school year is a great time to review the rules we follow during Art class! In addition to the usual rules that students have in their classrooms (no hitting, raise your hand, etc.), we have three special rules we follow in the Art Room, and they each involve something you "say"....Rule #1 - Say only things that are kind and encouraging about another … [Read more...]
Art Rules!
"Yay!! It's Art time!"Every teacher enjoys getting an enthusiastic reaction from students. To hear students exclaim, "Yay!! It's Art time!" or "Art rules!" is music to an Art teacher's ears. Yet only when students feel safe to create, comfortable in the vulnerability of putting a part of themselves into their work, will they respond this way. So, how do you begin to create … [Read more...]