Sunday Comic

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What's in a name?

Victoria

Materials:
- 12" x 18" Drawing Paper
- Black Sharpies/ Markers
- Colored Pencils
- Pencils

Just an interesting article posted on the Yahoo site: Should the starting salary for a teacher be $60,000? I think all teachers can attest that their job is often under appreciated, and honestly, no one goes into teaching for the money (obviously). So... should we get raises? Will that really affect student achievement? Will it draw in a new crowd of undergrads interested in pursuing education? I can tell you right now: When students tell me they're interested in teaching, I tell them the truth. I explain that it's a lot of work, often times you'll have to defend your position, and if you want a job around here, good luck! A lot have to initially move out of the area. However, as cliche as it is, it's the most rewarding career and it's a labor of love that all of us are committed to, regardless of pay.  

Kindergarten Prep

Kindergarteners are let's say.... one of a kind? It takes a special type of teacher to go into the Kindergarten field and I give them tons of credit. I just assumed during my first two years it was a little crazy because I had less experience. It hit me on my third year that Kindergarteners really are different.

Timewasters

It is currently 2 in the morning and I can not sleep! I came across this blog, How About Orange, as I am a huge DIY-er and there were some interesting time-wasters that I ended up trying.

These aren't the time-wasters that are related to the classroom that you might be initially thinking about. They are more for the artists inside us.

County Art Show

It's the time of summer that comes every year meaning that it's almost over- County Fairs! Our county fair art show is kind of, well.... crazy.

So.... I'm slightly panicking...

Yes... it is that time of year when we start getting back into the classrooms, really organizing our thoughts for what is about to happen in about a month and get settled in to take a deep breath before the rush of the school year begins. It's chaotic, it's fun, and we oddly enough look forward to it every year.

I've heard of people getting room switches at the last minute or different grade assignments, but I never thought it would happen to me. As of this morning, I have been informed that I will be teaching an extra class next year - 7th grade.

The seventh grade is a grade I have never taught, and although I'm excited to see and surprise my returning 6th graders, I'm super unprepared (and the italicized 'super' is an understatement). It's an entire grade I have to come up with some kind of curriculum for in about a month! During requisition time, I obviously did not prepare or buy anything that was specifically in mind for 7th grade projects, and, I just realized that I have 7th graders all year long (on an 'A' and 'B' day rotation), as opposed to my 10 week 5th and 6th graders- aaahhhh!!!! HELP!!! Has anyone taught 7th grade? Have any amazing lessons? Care to share some insight?

Before I sit down and try to map out and organize my game plan here, I of course had to sign on to Blogger and vent. This is me taking in a deep breath.

Patterned Suns

Materials:
- Yellow Construction Paper
- Orange Construction Paper
- Black Markers/ Sharpies
- Scissors
- Glue Sticks/ Glue Bottles
- Circle Tracer
- Triangle Tracer

Pinch Pot Creations

Materials:
- Clay
- Clay Tools
- Glaze
-Slip

You guys like me, you REALLY like me!

Right before last Christmas I started this blog, all thanks to the wonderful other bloggers that I love, and here I am about six months later with 101 followers! A special thanks to everyone who continues to read what I have to share, and to everyone else who inspires me to contribute with my own blog.

I also wanted to thank follower number 100 and 101. Blogger is having  a bit of a goof right now so I can't make a personal shout out because I can't see who you are, but it is much appreciated!

In honor of reaching 100 followers, I'd like to thank you by hosting my first giveaway! I have two books to offer to two wonderful readers. The first is "A color of his own," by Leo Lionni.

I actually own two copies of this book and love it. (I saw one on sale for 10 cents and couldn't not buy it. Silly me.) I've done a lesson with Kindergarteners, but this book is easy to inspire some new and fresh art projects. I'm sure I will use it to help think of other lessons, too, I figured... might as well share the wealth!

My second book is "Artist in Overalls, The Life of Grant Wood."

Again, I have two copies, both given to me as a present! They both have inscriptions on the inside, so the copy you receive will have a mini personal message to me, but just insert your name where it says "Hannah," and pretend that's how I signed it : ).

All you have to do is leave a comment and which book you'd prefer and I will randomly choose a winner. The contest will be open for a week starting today and ending next Thursday, June 16 at 11:59 pm. Good luck and thank you all again so much - Hopefully this will be a nice little start to your much anticipated summer vacation!

Stained Glass

Materials:
- 12" x 18" Black Construction Paper
- 12"x 18" Wax Paper
- Assorted Colors of Tissue Paper
- Mod Podge
- Paintbrushes
- Pencils
- Scissors
- Exacto Knives (if you dare choose)
- Glue
- Ruler

Sunday Comic

 

Enjoy : - ).

Memorial Day Flag

Materials:
- 6" x 12" Blue Tissue Paper/ Construction Paper
- 12" x 12" Red Tissue Paper/  Construction Paper
- 1" x 12" White Strips
- 6" x 12" White Paper
- White Tempera Paint/ Star Stickers
- Paintbrushes (optional)
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Glue/ Glusticks