Art test

It’s no secret our students have diverse needs and styles of learning. So, should we expect all our students to perform at the same level? Can you modify instruction for struggling students and extend instruction for advanced students at the same time? The answer is yes if you use differentiated instruction. Differentiation is a powerful […]

I've said it before, I'll say it again: Don't teach the elements and principles of art. Do not make up exercises specifically to teach line, or texture, or space...etc. Use the elements and principles in your lessons, not as your lesson. Regardless, my elements of design and principles of design packets remain my most popular downloads. So, here is another one! I copied this from Ande Cook's Art Starters. A mini colorful one page handout quizzing your class on what they know about the…

Last year, we released some super popular K-8 and High School Curriculum Documents. Each sheet gave a one-page look at a sample art curriculum. If you haven’t seen them yet, they provide a great example of how you can quickly communicate your entire curriculum to your students, staff, and school community. Today, we’re releasing some companion documents […]

In Part One, I discussed the process to begin using data in your art classroom. We walked through setting up your objectives, delivering a simple pretest, collecting your data, and setting a goal based on the results. The numbers from your pre-test might be dismal depending on how new the concepts are to your students. […]

Art Projects for Kids: “Follow the Directions” Art Test...think I'm going to give this to the kids at the beginning of the year to remind them to listen to directions! Maybe even at various points throughout the year as well!

Elements and Principles test

Graphic organizers I created for my Graphics 1 students: Using the internet, they will find pictures and works of art that exemplify each element and principle that we have discussed in class. But, why? Young designers, you and I both must know where your design decisions come from. I know they come from your heart because you love graphic design so much you took my class, but where else do they come from? Metaphorically speaking, it is imperative to learn the ingredients (elements) and the…

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Need a quick artistic exercise to keep your elementary kid busy? Here is a printable of circles. Get creative! How many circle ideas can you think of? #elementaryart #creativity #insideactivity #circles

Another art meme is taking over the internet! 20 art styles challenge – test your drawing skills and draw your own character in 20 different art styles! Have you ever tried to mimic another artist’s style? Or – were you wondering, if you have your own, recognizable style of drawing? I did. And I didn’t …