Food for thought.....

“Every student can learn. Just not on the same day or in the same way.” ~~ George Evans

Crayon Carvings by Diem Chau

Diem Chau immigrated with her family from Vietnam in the mid-1980's  She studied art the Cornish College of the Arts and now exhibits her artwork across the nation.  When I came across her work when reading Artsy Forager's blog I new I needed to share it.  In a past series, Diem created sculptures by carving crayons.  It is one supply we all have access to so how do you think your students would respond to a challenge to create a carving from a crayon?  I know it would be painstaking, but it would be fun to see.

Found idea.

I found this idea online the other day.  The teacher had it as one of her lessons, but I made it up as a sign in my room to remind students the order of colors in the rainbow.

Here is the original post link.  http://kindergartensmiles.blogspot.com/2012/03/weather.html

D2 is having a party!

I am sure many of you have heard that D2 is having a party.  Here are the details....

When:  September 13, 2012
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Where:  Kirksville Primary School Art Room
Why Go?: ... free lesson plans, free food, and meet other area Art Teachers....

I sent out over 75 invites and have had quite a few RSVPs already.  I am really excited to meet everyone and talk art!

Hope to see you there.

Gotta Love A Good Blog

Over the last year, I have started following a lot of art teacher blogs.  It reminds me of our conferences; lessons are shared, classroom management is discussed, and every other possible topic that an art teacher might have an opinion on is there too.  In a small way, there is connection with other teachers like me that I can gain ideas and inspiration from.  I have found great lesson ideas from blogs as well as organizational and classroom mangement tips there, too.  To kick off the D2 Blog, I thought I would share some of the great ideas I have come across in the Art Ed. world of blogs.

Mrs. Knight's Smartest Artists shared this amazing video!

Deep Space Sparkle always has interesting lessons for elementary art.  This is one I have been looking at for new clay project ideas to do with my students.  Her clay projects are simple in technique, but can be decorated creatively.

Artsy Forager is not a art teacher blog, but features new artists.  It is a really fun way to learn about new artists.  Boxed Donuts by Peter Anton is a new favorite of mine.

Do you follow or read any good art teacher or artist blogs?  If so, post the link in our comments box!