For many students, sequencing a story can be difficult. Often, it makes sense in their mind, but when they try to organize their thoughts on paper, it becomes a hot mess. They are bursting with ideas, characters and dynamic scenes, … Read More
Doodle Heroes Save the Day- Lesson on Drawing, Writing and Thinking Divergently Why Creative Writing Inspired by Student Art Works So Well…
Kids love to doodle, in math class, social studies, wherever. Some of their drawings are fantastic- and … Read More
Art is about many things, but for my 7th grade art students, it’s about freedom and control. Many of today’s kids are over scheduled (I know, shocker). I can ask my students on Monday what they will be … Read More
In my seventh grade art class, I’ve used this beautiful picture book, Looking Like Me, by Walter Dean Myers. It is a colorful picture book telling the story of a young boy, and who he thinks he is, as seen … Read More
Some people believe that creativity can not be taught. I believe through my research and almost twenty years of teaching art that creativity can and must be taught. Having said that, there is no specific ‘formula’ to achieve this. It … Read More
