Art provocations

Handwriting has never been easy to teach to kindergartners, but it is in the Common Core Standards that they learn how to print letters correctly. Each year I have tried through the traditional ways of working on fine motor skills the first half and then formal handwriting sheets the second half of the year. It never worked so this year I tried something new... An inquiry about lines! I asked the kids what kind of lines they knew of. At first they drew straight lines, but then started to…

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Posts about Reggio-inspired art written by KBE

Kindergarten children mixed the colors of spring flowers. Falk Lab School.

Foil Transfer Art: This is a fun, colorful project that anyone can create. Experiment with different colors, designs, and patterns. The end product looks like you've tie-dyed your paper. It makes a beautiful framed gift, homemade card, or simple wall art. This proj…

Hallowe’en is such a fun time of the year for children and such a great opportunity for educators to leverage intentional learning based on child-led interests. Below are some experiences tha…

Provocation with rulers and markers... except I wouldn't use markers: gets all smeary on the rulers!

Learn how to teach phonics with play dough in a play-based classroom through sensory play experiences. Enhance literacy and learning with props and phonics playdough mats for engaging and effective teaching.

Detail of my documentation panel for #2ndgrade art integration unit "The Forces of Art" #expeditionarylearning #ELart #artsed #scienceandart (at Two Rivers Public Charter School)