First of all, thank you for checking out Ballard R-II's Art Classroom Blog. Secondly, LOOK AT OUR SWEET ART ROOM. The challenge in creating this space was that I teach art to every single grade in the Ballard School District. I didn't want it to feel too juvenile but I also didn't want it to be boring to the youngsters. I've got to say that I am pretty proud of the outcome and the students seem to enjoy it so far.
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In this photo:
1. Stoplight: This is a classroom management tool that I use for grades K-6. Green = good to go. Yellow = warning. Red = note home to parent/ guardian.
2. Classroom Rules
3. Paintbrush hall/ bathroom/ nurse passes
4. Mona Lisa Pose classroom management tool. When I say "Mona Lisa pose!" all students must immediately sit with straight backs, eyes on Ms. Wirsig, and a smile on your face. The kiddos eat that stuff up. Tami Cook, my amazing cooperating teacher during my student teaching semester gave me the idea for this one. Thanks Tami!
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| My Dad built these cute little paint palettes (Thanks, Dad). Each of the elementary classes gets one. At the end of the hour if the class has had a "good day" I will add a paint blob (a.k.a hole punched paint strips from Wal-Mart) to their palette. I let a student who did an exceptional job in class pick the color. Whichever class has the most "paint blobs" on their palette by the end of the month gets a special art day. The 7th- 12th graders have a similar system. Instead of these cutsie little paint palettes they just have a regular old chart that they put a checkmark on if they've had a good day. I bring them a little treat once they get to 20 marks. |
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