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Has something happened to SmartTeacher???GENERAL [QUESTION] |
BY: lightARTed ON: Mar 23, 2023 LAST: Mar 23, 2023 |
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| Just wondering because they have not posted January challenge winners or started another challenge. Where are you SmartTeacher? Please don't tell me you are over! | ||||
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Elem Pacing GuidePLANNING [QUESTION] |
BY: OKelemART ON: May 04, 2020 LAST: May 04, 2020 |
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| Admin gave me 10 days to develop pacing guide from scratch for next year. NO CLUE where to begin! Does anyone have a template I could look at so that I can create this? I had planned to do this over summer, but now have 10 days :) suggestions?? and THANK YOU!! | ||||
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International Artworks ExchangePERSONAL [GROUP] |
BY: juchuan ON: Apr 19, 2020 LAST: Apr 19, 2020 |
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| I’m personally starting a transnational project which called ‘International Artworks Exchange’. I expect to collaborate with the art teachers who teach 10~12th grades to inspire our students and enhance the art-teaching quality. I sincerely look forward to your positive response. My Email: cheng.juchuan@msa.hinet.net | ||||
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Creativity & CourageINSPIRATION [CONVERSATION] |
BY: Linnea ON: Sep 21, 2019 LAST: Sep 21, 2019 |
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| I started researching the creative process because I have been finding that my students are often paralyzed by the fear of a blank page, so I made them this video. I am hoping to get feedback. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNeBz2Oo1n0&t=1s | ||||
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New standards are confusingCURRICULUM [QUESTION] |
BY: Artheart2019 ON: Jun 23, 2019 LAST: Jul 31, 2019 |
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| I'm going back to teaching middle school art after 16 years and I find that things have changed. Where I used to rely on lessons that allowed students to "play" with elements in creating art, the new standards leave me with the impression that there needs to be a deeper purpose to what I ask students to do. Am I wrong? | ||||
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Has anyone participated in Artist in ResidencyEXPERIENCE [QUESTION] |
BY: artcjon ON: Nov 16, 2018 LAST: Nov 16, 2018 |
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| So as an Art teacher/teaching artist has anyone participated in Artist in Residency? how did it go? pros/cons? | ||||
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High School Report CardsORGANIZATION [CONVERSATION] |
BY: paintpeace ON: Apr 22, 2017 LAST: Oct 05, 2018 |
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| I need a grading system which does not generate so much work for me-- grading 150 students work times 4-5 projects--at different skill levels-- what is excellent for one, is mediocre for another. I would like to find a system which doesn't turn into too much work for me. What do you do? | ||||
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Interdisciplinary Arts ContestINSPIRATION [CONVERSATION] |
BY: BowSeatOcean ON: Oct 06, 2016 LAST: Oct 06, 2016 |
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| Do you have a student interested in the ocean/environment? Bow Seat's Ocean Awareness Contest invites students to create works of visual art (any medium), writing, or film about ocean pollution. Students can earn awards up to $1500 & Bow Seat grants Sponsor Recognition Awards of $750 to teachers. Visit bowseat.org | ||||
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Art Pen PalsINTEREST [CONVERSATION] |
BY: Karimarie ON: Sep 26, 2016 LAST: Sep 26, 2016 |
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| I teach 5th through 8th grade and I see my kids for a quarter of the year. I would love to have art pen pals. We can collaborate and trade art for examples... I am based in New York and would love to connect with teachers from other states. Feel free to email me. Kachatz@nicholsschool.org | ||||
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Lesson rateADVOCACY [QUESTION] |
BY: Kingart ON: Sep 23, 2016 LAST: Sep 23, 2016 |
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| Hello, I have been teaching preschool for the past nine years. My back round is in fine art. What would a suggested hourly rate be for a private lesson and small group? Many thanks for the help. | ||||
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Best RubricsPERSONAL [QUESTION] |
BY: melwelsh ON: Sep 03, 2016 LAST: Aug 30, 2018 |
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| Supervisor helped create rubrics last year, principal approved. Same principal wants them thrown out and have checklist. Not all times she wants has standards. | ||||
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Substitute plans for high school artORGANIZATION [CONVERSATION] |
BY: paintpeace ON: Aug 11, 2016 LAST: Mar 22, 2019 |
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| High school art: I will be absent for one week in September. What are your suggestions for the substitute who most likely has no experience teaching art. This is a beginning art class, so many of the students also lack intrinsic motivation. | ||||
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Advice for new art teachers...ORGANIZATION [QUESTION] |
BY: lightARTed ON: Jun 02, 2016 LAST: Nov 17, 2016 |
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| I have been asked to lead a workshop for new elementary art teachers and wanted to get your input. What do you think is important for first year art teachers to know? First day\weeks of school, classroom management, resources, lesson planning, establishing procedures, grading, inventories, welcome letters, etc. Thanks! | ||||
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Painting on Limestone BlocksPERSONAL [QUESTION] |
BY: tala23 ON: Feb 17, 2016 LAST: Mar 01, 2016 |
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| Our school received some limestone blocks for students to sit on for lunch. The boss wants the students to paint them. What paints should I use, do I need to undercoat them? What would I use to seal them after painting? | ||||
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How many projects per Semester?CURRICULUM [QUESTION] |
BY: YourFavTeach ON: Jan 18, 2016 LAST: Jun 15, 2016 |
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| How many "art projects" do your students typically complete in a term or semester? | ||||
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Chairs or stools?ORGANIZATION [QUESTION] |
BY: paintpeace ON: Dec 27, 2015 LAST: Apr 01, 2016 |
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| I want to start replacing my funky, uncomfortable, old school plastic chairs with something better for the art classroom. Stools allow students to turn thieir whole bodies and watch demonstrations. Chairs give supposed back support. What do you recommend? (As I write this, I realize I can ask my students) | ||||
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Best Organizational tips for the Supply closetSUPPLIES [CONVERSATION] |
BY: RuthByrne ON: Dec 08, 2015 LAST: Jun 15, 2016 |
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| I just jumped ship to a new district and inherited a rather dust heavy supply closet. I'd like to reorganize this summer and I'm interested to know any life altering organizational hacks you all have for a dreaded supply closet makeover. What do you do to keep the cave of wonders in tip top shape? | ||||
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Creative uses for Chalk?SUPPLIES [QUESTION] |
BY: CreativeFreckles ON: Nov 13, 2015 LAST: Dec 04, 2015 |
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| Last year my chalkboard was replaced with a whiteboard. I have a ENORMOUS amount of chalk leftover. I really don't want to throw it out. Anyone have some great projects that I could use the chalk with? I teach 1st-4th grade. | ||||
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Drawing adaptation?GENERAL [QUESTION] |
BY: Me1issa08 ON: Sep 21, 2015 LAST: Jan 26, 2016 |
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| What are some ways to differentiate/adapt still life drawing to ensure success for students with disabilities? | ||||
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Best Lessons For a 30 Minute Art Class?PERSONAL [QUESTION] |
BY: Jarasane ON: Sep 13, 2015 LAST: May 18, 2016 |
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| I teach elementary art and I move from classroom to classroom. I also only have 30 minutes once a week for every class. What kinds of lessons would be ideal given these conditions? | ||||
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First week of school-ElementaryPLANNING [QUESTION] |
BY: Whimber ON: Aug 14, 2015 LAST: Feb 08, 2016 |
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| How do you start the first week of elementary off with your students? | ||||
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Schoology for ElementaryTECHNOLOGY [CONVERSATION] |
BY: dreamstudio ON: Jun 25, 2015 LAST: Jul 08, 2015 |
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| My school district is encouraging use of technology in new ways & I have been introduced to Schoology. I teach PT and plan to use it in the fall for my 1st grade art classes to share info with students and their families. I would like to hear from anyone who teaches elementary art about how you have used Schoology. | ||||
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Best Pencil SharpenerSUPPLIES [QUESTION] |
BY: aricad ON: Mar 20, 2015 LAST: Nov 02, 2018 |
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| I have yet to find a sharpener to make it to the end of the year. Anyone have one that can handle 200 kids day? One that can tough out colored pencils and regular ones too? | ||||
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Broken arm comes to art classORGANIZATION [QUESTION] |
BY: paintpeace ON: Mar 06, 2015 LAST: Jan 26, 2016 |
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| One of my Special Ed students has difficulty doing the art projects. Last week he broke his hand and can't write or draw. Not intrinsically motivated, nor Curious to look at picture books, and doesn't like to read. What to do? | ||||
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Crayola Color SticksSUPPLIES [QUESTION] |
BY: dreamstudio ON: Mar 01, 2015 LAST: Jun 02, 2016 |
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| I recently received a sample of crayola color sticks and they seem like a great product. I would like to hear from any of you who have used them with your elementary classes. What do you think of them compared to crayons or colored pencils? I am considering including them in my next supply order. | ||||
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How do you hang matted pieces?GENERAL [QUESTION] |
BY: Me1issa08 ON: Feb 23, 2015 LAST: Feb 25, 2015 |
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| Have you successfully wired a matted piece with NO frame? We have a show to hang next week and everything must be wired, but we can't afford frames. | ||||
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Join if you are attending NAEA in New Orlenans!INTEREST [GROUP] |
BY: RVArtist ON: Feb 18, 2015 LAST: Feb 18, 2015 |
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| I am so excited to go to the National Art Education Conference this year in New Orleans! This group in for anyone else on thesmartteacher.com who is going. This place can be for questions about conference, suggestions on places to eat, planning to meet up, etc. | ||||
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Which Art Videos do you show your class?CURRICULUM [QUESTION] |
BY: aricad ON: Feb 05, 2015 LAST: Feb 08, 2016 |
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| Looking for some good rated G art videos. I already have Meet the Artist and Dropping in Series with Puffer Want some videos to show when I have a sub. Looking for more real person videos. What videos have you shown your classes? I teach Jr. High | ||||
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IS BIGGER BETTER?CURRICULUM [QUESTION] |
BY: missjones ON: Feb 03, 2015 LAST: Apr 03, 2015 |
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| I was asked by my evaluating principle to have LARGE scale works created, bigger than 18x24... WHY IS BIGGER ALWAYS BETTER... | ||||
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Imagine Culture photo contestCURRICULUM [CONVERSATION] |
BY: PassagesCanada ON: Jan 22, 2015 LAST: Jan 22, 2015 |
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| Calling all Canadian youth ages 4 to 29: explore cultural traditions through original photography, and enter to win! | ||||