Large collaborative art project

Elementary Collaboration

Brookeside Montessori School in Bechtelsville, PA inspires the development of your children Preschool through grade 6.

The fine arts magnet program at Howard Middle School in Downtown Orlando has embarked on another virtual art creation process. The entire Howard community was invited to participate, including staff, students, parents, future students and children of staff. Their goal was to create a photo mosaic of Salvador Dalu00edu2019s u201cBurning Giraffeu201d painting. Submissions were made through a Google Classroom site, <a…

The past few months my students have been making feathers for a group mural. This idea was inspired by my friend and celebrity in the art community, Cassie Stephens! Head on over to her blog and check

An elementary art teacher blog with art projects and lessons, DIY projects and outfit photos as well as clothing I have made myself.

BIG NEWS! My podcast is now available on Apple Podcasts! I'm so excited. If you want to keep up with me, be sure and subscribe. Also, a rating and a review would be super duper. Thank you, friends! I have been talking A LOT here lately, both here and on my podcast, about heading back to school. It's right around the corner for me (next week, ACK!) so it's all I've been thinking (and nightmaring) about. In case you've missed it, I've been sharing about my rules and routines for my art room…

sorry, couldn't locate a source for this photo This might take a while to complete (I rarely take a sick day), but I found my newest and best (I think) ever sub plan. Are you like me? I rarely plan for those days when I have to be out and end up dashing around madly pulling things together last minute and being hectic when least want to. This image inspired me to put a sub kit together that includes a lesson plan, markers and pre-cut papers. Now I'm always prepared with a grab and go lesson…

It's been a total joy collaborating with 8 to 12-year-old kids from Orakei School. I think we've managed to create something uniquely kiwi with these three artworks.

Creating collaborative art pieces takes patience, respect, teamwork, and helps to build a community. These kits are great for classrooms, camp, after school