Archives for April, 2013
Indian-Inspired Art Using Paper Plates
I'm a little late on completing this project with my students, but the results have turned out lovely. You may remember that back when were studying India we made maps and ...
An Owl Craft for Outdoor Education
Outdoor education provides an excellent opportunity to help students connect with nature, discover new talents, and grow in their respect for classmates and teachers. These past two days my colleagues ...
Using Action Silhouettes to Brighten a Hallway
If you'll recall, not long ago I shared an idea that I found on The Art Room blog at Falcon Academy of Creative Arts' website. My students and I went ...
Students Perform Song Using Cups as Instruments
I'm so excited to share with you a clip of the music performance our two sixth grade classes put on for assembly yesterday
I got the idea two weeks ago when ...
15 Worship Songs with PowerPoints for Kids
I was so blessed that during our recent student-led Week of Prayer, my coworker, Joyce, was willing to take on the task of choosing and preparing songs. She's incredibly gifted, ...
How to Teach Public Speaking to Sixth Graders
Many people's first experience with public speaking comes in college, when they are required to take a course in the art of presenting. Public speaking is such a valuable tool ...
Tales of the Kingdom: Week of Prayer Resources
Last week my students joined forces with the other sixth grade class in our building to lead Week of Prayer for our entire school. We started preparing weeks ago, painting ...