My Major is My Decision
“I don’t really see you in that field.” “Honestly, I think you should look at other classes.” “Why do you want to study that anyway?” These...
Interior Design Course for Homeschoolers
Since I'm a firm believer in learning through real-life experiences, using real tools, and working with real mentors and experts, the interior design course I planned for my high schooler included more than just books and hypothetical situations.
Original Landscape Painting by Claire Denarie-soffietti | Impressionism Art on Canvas | Pamushana
About The Artwork Pamushana translates to " A Place in the Sun". The influences of living in Africa come through the pattern and details of this piece. Claire made a transition into this new period in 2013, whereby she began expanding her portraitures and landscape, enhancing her exploration of color and defined, detailed patterns.Her strokes and layering techniques are also extremely visible. Strong styles of fauvism and impressionism and apparent in all her works of this period. Having lived in Africa for 20 years now, her pieces always make reference to or hold strong African details such as her detailed…
Energy and Calm: Brain Breaks and Focused-Attention Practices
Brain breaks and focused-attention practices positively impact students, helping with problem solving and emotional regulation.
Shouting Is Under Calling / Taryn Simon | ARTPIL
"My works continually mutate under different politics, economies, cultures and times.... These disruptions and time’s passage are part of the work." –Taryn Simon
How and why to use Math Sorts in Your Classroom (Free Download) – Math Tech Connections
Why use math sorts? Discussions Differentiation Aligned to the standards No-prep FUN! 1. Discussions We constantly tell students to show their work or explain their thinking. Using math sorts weekly will give students practice in putting their thinking into words. Your students will use math vocabulary as they explain how they sorted their cards. They […]
How to Draw and Shade Basic Geometric Forms
As a drawing teacher for years, I've found that these four worksheets are at the core of what all students must know to tackle all drawing subjects. From still-lifes and landscapes to perspective drawing, and the human form, these are the basics that all artists learn to utilize. They are always introduced to my own art students at the beginning of any drawing unit and these techniques and terminology follow them throughout the year. Take it from a seasoned drawing teacher...these four worksheets are essential and game-changing. These would work well for all students from upper elementary through high school…
