Can I just say I love me a three day weekend?!
I hope all the kiddos are getting to have fun this -extended- weekend while we teachers get back at it tomorrow!
This week I really had a chance to look at how to handle "mistakes" in the art room. It can be so hard to translate what you see in your head to paper or any other medium really so I try to be understanding with the students who are looking to start over. In our classroom we don't let students start over unless there is no way to "fix" what marks have been made or the student is truly upset with their artwork. Our approach is to take the time to speak with the student about what they were trying to achieve and how they can accomplish that. I love helping a student figure out that their "mistake" is not in fact a mistake but a different approach to get their desired finish product. Not only are we helping students be flexible, solve problems, and think critically we are teaching them that art is beautiful when the effort from the artist shines through.
Wednesday was my first night class which I was very tired during but I love seeing my other future teachers and talking everything out.
Friday was Jeans Day/carry in lunch...man can the teachers in my building cook! I'm still in love with teaching! Bring it on Week 3!
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