tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69335987874772707872024-02-02T02:00:49.640-08:00Principles of HeartA place to share the creativity, passion, trials, and humor of being an art teacher.Principles of Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675273774543500667noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933598787477270787.post-42619066793834857712012-04-18T19:23:00.003-07:002012-04-18T19:23:50.617-07:00Back to Work with Mayan Masks<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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It was AWESOME to have two weeks off for Spring Break, now it's back to work and back to blogging! I am so excited to watch the fifth grader's Mayan masks coming together. My husband and I had taken a tour of Chichen Itza, outside Cancun, last fall and I fell in love with the history and art. I bought a mask and based a clay project on my purchase. The kids were so intrigued by the Mayan culture and were really involved in the project. They researched the meaning of animals in the Mayan culture and also came up with their own interpretation of animal meanings. Then, they picked two animals they felt best represented their own personalities. We carved this into clay, fired them and finally started painting them this week. These are the first several that are finished.Principles of Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675273774543500667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933598787477270787.post-33919589823868468582012-03-29T17:26:00.000-07:002012-03-29T17:37:53.835-07:00Living Thing Teapots<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This may be my all-time favorite 3rd grade project! The project starts off with plane tickets and a plane ride to Japan, which is just all the stools lined up like the seats on a plane. The kids even get an in-flight meal of seaweed and Japanese candy! There may also be some turbulence, but only if the kids are behaving well. Once we land, we get in our 'bus' in front of the projector to watch a presentation on Japanese culture and beliefs. It's our own tour! When the tour is over, the kids get to check into their 'hotels', or their tables, where various Japanese phrases are printed. They get a few minutes to practice writing before class is over.<br />
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The unit consists of Sumi-e painting, printmaking, origami and constructing teapots. <br />
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For the teapot lesson, students learn all about the tea ceremony and the importance of tea and the teapot to Japanese culture. They are told that they get to make their own teapots, to which they freak out! Anything with clay and they are HAPPY! But, their creative challenge to the teapots is to make them to resemble something living, animal or plant.<br />
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They get plenty of time to brainstorm, build a clay reference book and practice several hand building techniques before deciding on what to make and which technique fits best with their design. Here are just a few of the amazing results. I LOVE that each one looks completely different from the next. I even saw baseball players, aliens, dragons, unicorns, flowers, and even one of me! Principles of Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675273774543500667noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933598787477270787.post-40871563354970862242012-03-29T16:54:00.004-07:002012-03-29T16:54:56.196-07:00A Creative ChallangeI was lucky enough to be one of the first three respondents to this post on Phyl's page, <a href="http://plbrown.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">There's a Dragon in my Art Room</a>. I can't wait to get my art from her! As the challenge goes, it is now my turn to offer a piece of original art to the first three people to comment on this post. Here's how the challenge works: <br /><ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I will create a piece of original artwork for the first three people to leave a comment on this post stating they would like to participate. </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If you choose to participate, you must offer this challenge on your own blog or social networking site and pass the creativity forward! </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If you are one of the first three to respond, just send me an email with your address and I will mail you your artwork. My email is found on my profile page. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I love this opportunity to create and hope I will be able to make some art for you!</span>Principles of Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675273774543500667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933598787477270787.post-29991706034774017002012-03-19T18:54:00.001-07:002012-03-29T17:40:47.518-07:00Apple AwardsThe 2012 Apple Awards! I was so honored to be picked as the
representative for my school, it feels amazing to be nominated. I
didn't win, but that just motivates me to try to be a better
teacher so I can live up to those who have won this award.<br />
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<br />Principles of Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675273774543500667noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933598787477270787.post-57110665324963336822012-03-19T16:51:00.000-07:002012-03-19T16:51:07.427-07:00Sign Language Clay Initials<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This was such a fun and successful project. First, I taught the kindies
the sign language alphabet. Each kid had a worksheet illustrating
every letter. We did the alphabet together, then they were allowed to
practice their name or any other words they wanted on their own. When they had
practiced enough, each kid got a slab of clay, traced their hand on it
and cut it out. Their challenge: move the fingers in the correct
position to create their sign language initial. After these adorable pieces were fired the kids glazed using whatever colors they wanted. They came out so cute!Principles of Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675273774543500667noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933598787477270787.post-78854037893561904662012-03-12T16:15:00.000-07:002012-03-13T14:54:23.733-07:00Andy GoldsworthyA peak at our Andy Goldsworthy projects:<br />
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I cover him
every three years, once when the kids are in primary grades and once
when they are in secondary. The primary kids stay on school grounds and
we just use the rocks, gravel and twigs that we can find. When they're
older, we go down to the stream near our school to use the water,
plants, rocks and cool landscape. They beg for this every year, but I
don't want them to tire of it. <br />
We take photos of everything and talk about 'letting go' of our art and leaving it to the environment to destroy.<br />
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<br />Principles of Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675273774543500667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933598787477270787.post-19447549064938631152012-03-12T15:25:00.002-07:002012-03-12T15:25:27.960-07:00Whoops!Which is worse? As I was trying to pour some clogged paint, I squeezed
too hard and it splattered ALL OVER a poor and unsuspecting second
grader. We’re talking hair, face, clothes, arms - covered! She just sat
there in stunned silence. <br />
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OR:<br />
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When the teacher came to pick them up I announced that she should ask
them the ‘S’ word that I taught them (Yes, there were chuckles). Um, I
meant SYMMETRY!<br />
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I laughed pretty hard at myself today!Principles of Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675273774543500667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933598787477270787.post-73154566895606307952012-03-11T10:09:00.001-07:002012-03-12T15:27:45.442-07:00Art is not for dum dums!<div class="caption" style="margin-top: 0px;">
Art is not for dum dums!<br />
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This was a great project I created about line and movement that was a
prequel to a painting lesson. It was inspired by a Denver artist, Kym
Bloom, whose work I saw while walking around on a First Friday. She
does many pieces with Dum Dums, and when I saw those I knew the kids
needed to experiment with candy art!<br />
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Meet the Pack Painters!<br />
This group of kids have been working all school year to raise money
for Emilie Gossiaux, an artist who lost her sight in an accident. When
they heard her story, a group of 5th graders approached me about raising
money to help pay Emilie’s medical bills. We have met every Tuesday to
talk art and plan events. During these events, students auction off
their artwork (made on their own time) and the venue collects
donations. So far, we have raised about $1,000! This is a huge amount
for a group of inspired young students. How cool that they created and
run this group, all for the sake off someone else?<br />
<br /></div>Principles of Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675273774543500667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933598787477270787.post-51089435324456395482012-03-09T23:23:00.002-08:002012-03-12T15:28:04.259-07:00Tactile Art<div class="post_title">
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Over the Summer some friends and I created
and sold artwork to raise money for a young art student, Emilie, who was
in a terrible accident and lost her sight. See her story here: <a href="http://www.emiliegossiaux.com/" target="_blank">http://www.emiliegossiaux.com/</a><br />
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I shared pictures of the artwork I made with my students when we were
discussing our Summer breaks. The 5th graders showed a lot of interest
in Emilie’s story and together we created a project that could appeal
both to the sighted and to the visually impaired. It was so interesting
to watch the kids experiment with blindness. They tried to find their
way around with blindfolds on and discovered the only way they could get
around was by using their sense of touch. They then made the
connection that, for art to be enjoyed by those who couldn’t see it, it
would have to be tactile. (Yes, we discussed sound, which is another
element that can be added to the art.) <br />
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The art project they ended up creating utilized the element of line
as a way to create movement for those who were touching the art. They
also included different textures so that the artwork would offer various
tactile experiences. First, they built a line out of bunched up paper
that they papier-mached on top of. When the art was constructed, they
used paint to make the piece visually interesting. When the painting
was finished, students added sand and cotton to the piece in specific
places to add the texture. The sand was colored so it became a visual
element as well.<br />
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I loved when we finished this project because the kids expressed that
it changed their traditional view of art, its accessibility and who the
‘viewer’ is.<br />
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This was SUCH a fun project! The kids got really into it, especially the boys.<br />
First,
we learned about monoprinting and stamping. We checked out examples
from artists throughout history and then did some 'free' monoprinting,
practicing how to paint on (add) and take away (subract), and they made
some 'free' stamps out of foam and recycled mat board. These practices
went into a printmaking notebook they made along with a typed
description of monoprinting and stamping.<br />
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Next, we learned about
space by reading G is for Galaxy. Everyone shared their knowledge of
space as well as any questions. We discussed the possibility that there
could be a planet out there, planet x, that has not yet been discovered
by astronomers and that they were to create that planet x with their
printmaking techniques!<br />
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For their planet, they chose their
colors, painted on magazines and used paper towels and q-tips to lift up
areas. Then they printed and cut them into a perfect circle. Then,
they used lids from around the art room to create 'mini-monoprints' on a
black paper to create smaller planets for the background. They also
created star stamps to stamp on the black paper, then glued down their
planet x on top of everything.<br />
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For the finishing touches, we glazed with gel and went around the planets and stars with chalk for a glowing effect.<br />
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When
all was done, the students filled out a worksheet describing the name
of their planet, the inhabitants, atmosphere, climate and landscape.
This was their favorite part and the ideas were flowing like crazy!Principles of Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675273774543500667noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933598787477270787.post-17121653161150499082012-03-06T16:45:00.000-08:002012-03-06T16:54:47.963-08:00An email from a parent:I hear a congratulations is coming your way! my kids told me about your apple award! congratulations!!!i
hope you know my family just loves you as a teacher, and as a person.
we're VERY happy to send our children to you. i just want to thank you
and wish you some appreciation. i know teaching is challenging and my
kids have had a tough year with me moving to afghanistan to work. they
still love, and look forward to art class though! :) congratulations and
thank you from a parent, coworker and an overall impressed guy :)<br />
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<strong>Another message (My blog posts to my facebook, and I wanted
to share a message I received about my last post regarding cuts in
art. Love these encouraging families! They fill my heart with joy and
these notes mean so much to me.): </strong><br />
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<span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">We can’t even express how
your class has positively impacted all our kids! You provide them with
learning and creativity in a way that let’s them express themselves and
grow so deeply!! We love the programs, teachers and administration at
Pioneer and WILL stand along beside you as we fight to keep the high
quality of education you provide! <br /> Quite simply ~ YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!</span><br />
<br />Principles of Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675273774543500667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933598787477270787.post-61058879411197021942012-03-06T08:13:00.002-08:002012-03-12T15:26:22.353-07:00Art Advocacy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So, I am going to speak from the heart here and from
personal knowledge and experiences. I am
worried about the future of art education.
I know that in my district, art teachers have been cut or reduced in the
last couple of years. One school cut my
friend and replaced her certified position with an uncertified one, meaning
anyone off the street can come teach art.
A co-worker came to me and said she heard on the news that Eagle County,
in our state of Colorado, was cutting all art, music and PE from elementary
through high school. I have not been
able to confirm that but I did see this one quote in an article from Vail
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a meeting Thursday, art teachers were told to prepare a curriculum so someone
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Really? That’s like asking a science teacher to
prepare a curriculum for someone who hasn’t studied science. Nobody would ask a science teacher to do
that, so why are we diminishing a certified art teacher’s position to that of
crafter who can follow step-by-step instructions? That is not art. </div>
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I
understand that we have an economy that cannot meet our every need. I understand that we need to be more frugal
and make some changes to live on our diminishing budgets. However, as someone who believes in what she
does, I can’t stand seeing this taken away from kids. My chest aches when I have new students who
arrive from California, Oregon and Washington who have never had an art
class! How can education cuts be made
without affecting our programs? Do our
communities know what is happening? Do
we need to advocate more?</div>
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Art
is not just fun time for the kids. Art
is teaching and training students to be the thinkers of tomorrow. Any successful entrepreneur is an ‘out of the
box’ thinker. That creativity is what
differentiates the creators from the robots.
I understand that many of my kids will not grow up to be ‘artists’, and
that is fine. I don’t feel sad about
that because I don’t think the only benefit of art education is giving the kids
the ability to make a pretty picture.
The main purpose of my program is to foster the student’s creative
critical thinking skills. My classroom
is one place where they are free to explore their ideas. They are not held back. My favorite thing to tell the kids is that
they aren’t wrong. Their artistic
choices are not wrong. They almost don’t
know what to do with themselves when given such freedom, but once the ideas
start flowing, they can’t be stopped!
Art education validates their ideas and creations; it gives them the
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I
feel so lucky to be at the school that I am at.
I am thankful every day that I ended up here 6 years ago. I am surrounded by a staff and administration
who thank me constantly and completely support my program. As sad as I am to see art being cut in other
places, I am so happy and grateful that my students have access to it. I am a lucky girl and I know my principal
will fight for the arts in his school with every last ounce that he has. I just wish every school was as lucky as I am
to have him. </div>
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This is me. In this pic I’m doing makeup for my friend’s wedding. I love all
the pictures from this morning because I look so much like my mom, whom
I lost three years ago to Pancreatic cancer, in these shots.
Sometimes I just look at the collection of photos and marvel at the
similarities. Before my mom died, I remember just sitting there
rubbing her face, then rubbing my own. I didn’t want to forget her
face. I have her chin. When I miss her, I rub my chin and smile
because she is so much a part of me.Principles of Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675273774543500667noreply@blogger.com2