Art Class
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Expo Experts!
Mantle of the Expert: Artist can research art supplies, and create sales characters and displays. Artist will present found information, along with an activity during a class expo. character application Art Expo Material Notes We spent about one whole week researching and preparing our displays and characters. The expo was held on American Education Week.…
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Halfway through…
The second quarter has come to an end, that means we are halfway through the school year already. It’s hard to believe! Second quarter was full of fun! Students created so many amazing things, using their skills and imagination. 8th grade gt students completed their mantle of the expert art presentations which were amazing. …
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Mandalas for Beginners
The last learn to paint session I held was on circle designs. Participants learned about mandalas and techniques to create their own one of a kind sacred circle. This session was a bit different than my other learn to paint parties. Each guest was able to choose from an array of supplies to complete their art. There were even multiple resources artists…
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Maryland Education Play Date
Recently I was able to attend an amazing full day workshop designed to allow teachers time to play with digital technology! It was a time to “PLAY” with tools and ideas that we’ve learned about but have not had time to explore! I met other educators who have experience using tools/apps/programs in the classroom and gain knowledge from their…
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Reflect and Create again
2015 was a year of progress, it felt as though I sprinted to the end! Everything moved forward and fast. I like to write down all of the amazing things I’ve done in an ending year as a reminder to be grateful for what I have and to be excited for what’s to come in the…
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Artist Educator Workshop, HHI.
Introducing the first ever Artist Educator Workshop at Hampton Historic National Site. I am so fortunate to be able to work with such an amazing group of individuals, from fellow board members to artist educators. Historic Hampton Inc. has had a vision for bringing together art, education, and the Hampton Historic National Site. Recently this…
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Poinsettias
A poinsettia is more than just a beautiful red petaled Christmas plant! Did you know that it is indigenous to Mexico and Central America! The Aztecs used the petals to produce a red dye and the white sap from the steam is an antipyretic medication… which means its a FEVER reducer! The Aztecs call the plant…
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Hampton National Historic Site, Artist in Residence
I have recently been honored by being elected to the Board of Directors for the Historic Hampton Inc. non-profit organization. HHI works with the National Parks Service for the Historic Hampton Site. Their mission: …to promote directly the historical, scientific, educational and interpretive activities of Hampton National Historic Site and to accept gifts, contributions, or…
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Be a CEEQER … Resources
A few resources for teaching and learning with the C.E.E.Q.E.R. model MAEA CEEQER resources ARTFUL THINKING routine CEEQER presentation on PowToon
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I can and I WILL…
Wow, September just FLEW by!! I was absent the first two weeks of school because of a family emergency, my other half is feeling a lot better today. Not being at work those days was a big challenge for me, not only with taking care of Theo, but missing school. Its tough when you’re gone for…
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