Long Term Sub (Pt. 1)

Hello, friends... just looking for some feedback here. As summer is winding down and with school starting very soon, I am just making my finishing touches on my "Long Term Substitue Bible." I wasn't able to get back into my room until this past Monday, so I met again with my sub to put away supplies and "show her the ropes," so I've already explained a lot to her. However, as it is with all teachers, we really like to make sure everything is in order and tip top shape.

Sunday Comic

Although I won't be back from maternity till after Thanksgiving, I know how this feels.

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Packing Tape Sculptures

Materials:
- Packing Tape
- Saran Wrap
- Models/ Forms

Lichtenstein Portraits

Materials:
- Paper
- Black and White Photographs of each student
- Watercolor Paint
- Paintbrushes
- Water
- Sharpie Marker
- Pencils
- Tracing Paper
- Light Boxes/ Windows

Kinetic Sculptures

Materials:
- Tagboard
- Compass
- Dowels (4 for each student)
- Perler Beads (8 for each student)
- Thumb Tacks
- Colored Pencils/ Markers
- Scissors
- Gluestick
- Spools (4 for each student)
- Foam Core
- Ruler
- Jewelry Cord
- Hole Puncher
- Pipe Cleaners

Famous Artists' Letters about 'Draw Something'

If you've ever played or heard of the now-trending game Draw Something, I thought you'd enjoy this article. Read through the experiences of several artists discussing the game between one another- pretty amusing : - ).

P.S... could be interesting to turn this into some sort of assignment where students are assigned a specific artist and are asked to create a dialogue with a peer. 

2012 Fascination Award

                                               

Okay... so I've been a little MIA lately. Something happened in April where, even though I knew I had a lot of things coming up, my life had suddenly become the busiest it has ever been. But I haven't forgotten about you fine folks, I swear! My plan was to catch up with all the lessons I've done the past couple months and post them in the summer when I have much more free time. I feel even worse because I haven't even really had much time catching up with what you've been doing.

Coil Masks

Materials:
- Clay
- Kiln
- Plastic Face Molds
- Acrylic Paint
- Paintbrushes
- Dish Soap / Vaseline

2011 Spring Art Show

I'm a member of my town's Art Society. It really helps me connect with other artists in the area and helps me "keep in touch" with my artist identity. This past month we held our Spring Art Show. I also had the pleasure of helping hang the pieces. I can't remember the last time I put up a show! Just thought I'd share some of the cool stuff there! : )

Bird Cage Sculptures

Materials:
- Tagboard
- Colored Pencils
- Yarn
- Hole Puncher
- Metal Fastener
- Glue / Gluestick
- Scissors
- Bird Tracers (optional)

Portholes

Materials:
- Construction Paper
- 2 Circle Tracers (One larger than the other)
- Watercolor Paper
- Blue Watercolor Paint
- Paintbrushes
- Green Tissue Paper
- Glue / Glue Sticks
- Hole Puncher
- Scissors

Sunday Comic

Enjoy : - ).

Glass Fusing

Before spring break, I had a guest artist come in to teach a little about glass fusing. I'm personally slightly obsessed with glass, and I thought it would be a great medium for the students to be exposed to. Glass fusing is an easy process and everyone is successful!