This past school 2021-22 year was intense! I continued to teach art 1-8th grades but in tandem with a full 2nd grade classroom. This year my hope is share more as I will be focusing on teaching art full time, so thankful for a classroom experience and embracing the switch back to art.
Our first lesson in art was based on the book The Dot, By Peter Reynolds. Older students got the “cliff notes” version. In the book, a girl is encouraged to make art by her teacher and the girl passes that encouragement and kindness on to a little boy giving him courage to create with the God-given creative use of their hands. Students in K-8 art, teachers, and staff created “Fiber Dots” for a collaborative artwork. A collaboration is the action of working with someone to produce or create something. This collection of “Fiber Dots”represents the uniqueness of each student, teacher, or staff member, working together (collaboration), and hope and promise for this new 2022-23 school year. I am tying the dots to rug hooking mesh to compile the collection. It represents the uniqueness of each student, teacher, or staff member, working together (collaboration), and hope for this new school year. Three key Bible verses came to mind in reference to the book. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." 1 Corinthians 16:13 "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong." Psalm 90:17 "May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us-- yes, establish the work of our hands."
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AuthorI have a passion for the visual arts and love sharing it with others. I have enjoyed teaching all ages and love to incorporate art history and traditional disciplines as well as innovative ideas. Art is vital to who I am as a creator and educator. Archives
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