I really believe students will live up to your expectations - if you expect great things, they will show you that. If you expect a room full of chaos - they will show you that too. With this in mind, I took a chance and used permanent markers with kindergarten and first grade. And they … Continue reading Sharpie Wielding Six-Year-Olds
Month: January 2015
Maternity Leave in the Art Room
A short seven weeks ago, I was running around my classroom finishing up prepping for maternity leave. Frantically photocopying, finishing power points and furiously organizing supplies. This is partly because I am a notorious procrastinator and partly because I wanted everything to be perfect. I left that evening with the cleaning crew - pretty satisfied … Continue reading Maternity Leave in the Art Room