Abstract, Art History, creativity, Elementary School, Homeschool, Kindergarten, SPED, Uncategorized

Abstract Art Lesson: Motor Skills Development

This year I had the opportunity to teach special education students in my art class. At first, it was a struggle to find art lessons that were beneficial, substantial, or helped develop motor skills and creativity. Many of the resources I found focused more on the process, which being also valuable, I really wanted projects… Continue reading Abstract Art Lesson: Motor Skills Development

Centers, creativity, Elementary School, Finished Early, Kindergarten, Organization, Uncategorized

Centers in the Art Room

Anyone who teaches elementary art knows that students work at different speeds. I will have a project that I think will take 2-3 days and there will always be one student who finishes it early, whether they are a fast artist or rushed through the activity. If the latter, I would help the student with… Continue reading Centers in the Art Room