Showing posts with label creativity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label creativity. Show all posts
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Friday, November 18, 2016
"Mannequin Challenge"
Students are not supposed to have iPods or phones out at recess. However, after telling a student to put his device away, I realized that nearly the entire fifth and sixth grade group was working collaboratively on something called the "Mannequin Challenge." (Click here to learn more!) I quickly gathered that the goal was to create a video of people staying as still as mannequins while life continues around them. I allowed them to continue their project and film several takes and I captured this video of their Mannequin Challenge.
For another version of the Mannequin Challenge, check this out! (Make sure you watch all the way to the end.)
For another version of the Mannequin Challenge, check this out! (Make sure you watch all the way to the end.)
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
The Global Cardboard Challenge
The Global Cardboard Challenge is an annual event presented by the Imagination Foundation, which celebrates children’s creativity and the role that communities can play in fostering it. This event was inspired by the short film “Caine’s Arcade,” a story of a young boy’s cardboard creations. This project encourages kids to collaborate, innovate and think outside the box. Click here to learn more about the importance of creativity.
Here's a slideshow of our Waitsfield School Cardboard Challenge!
Here's a slideshow of our Waitsfield School Cardboard Challenge!
Friday, September 16, 2016
Dot Day!
Students at all levels will be celebrating Dot Week during the week of September 12th in Art Class and Library/Technology. This special event is based on the book “The Dot,” by Peter Reynolds. It is a story that encourages artists to “just make a mark.”
The Dot is the story of a caring teacher who dares a doubting student to trust in her own abilities by being brave enough to “make her mark”.
What begins with a small dot on a piece of paper becomes a breakthrough in confidence and courage, igniting a journey of self-discovery and sharing, which has gone on to inspire countless children and adults around the globe.
And each year on International Dot Day – with the help of people just like you –the inspiration continues. What started as a story in the pages of a book is transforming teaching and learning around the world as people of all ages re-discover the power and potential of creativity in all they do.
(From www.thedotclub.org)
We also used the Quiver app on the iPads to turn our dots three dimensional.
Friday, May 13, 2016
Art Room Update... Via Instagram!
Here are some of my most recent Instagram posts about art class! Follow ArtClass_AllDay to stay up-to-date on the latest happenings in the Art Room!
We are wrapping up our clay Artist Residence with Leslie Montalto. The culminating event will be an Ice Cream Social to raise money and awareness for hunger in Vermont. This takes place next Thursday, May 19. Students will get to enjoy their ice cream in their slab bowls that they made with Leslie!
Our After School Creativity Club wrapped up this week with performances of original Shadow Puppet Plays.
A group of fifth and sixth grade students wanted to raise money for the Malala Fund after reading Malala's story. They are going to sell scarves at the Bridge Street Art Fair on Saturday, May 21. They experimented with decorating the fabric with Sharpie markers and rubbing alcohol.
And, ahh... Zentangles! Who doesn't need a brief moment of peace at this crazy time of year?!
We are wrapping up our clay Artist Residence with Leslie Montalto. The culminating event will be an Ice Cream Social to raise money and awareness for hunger in Vermont. This takes place next Thursday, May 19. Students will get to enjoy their ice cream in their slab bowls that they made with Leslie!
Our After School Creativity Club wrapped up this week with performances of original Shadow Puppet Plays.
A group of fifth and sixth grade students wanted to raise money for the Malala Fund after reading Malala's story. They are going to sell scarves at the Bridge Street Art Fair on Saturday, May 21. They experimented with decorating the fabric with Sharpie markers and rubbing alcohol.
And, ahh... Zentangles! Who doesn't need a brief moment of peace at this crazy time of year?!
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Club Creativity!
Katie Babic and I worked with a small group of students who were interested in having more art and creativity opportunities. We met once a week after school to explore a variety of arts media and creative processes. After attending such an inspiring Learning and the Brain Conference, this group became our test case for some of the ideas we learned about fostering creativity and curiosity and supporting kids' passions.
A new session of Club Creativity will start after spring break! Sign up to join us!
Here are some of the activities we explored:
Egg carton flower wreath
Clay creatures
Collage inspired by Van Gogh's Sunflowers
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Dot Day!
Dot Day has come to Waitsfield School! Each grade level will create different types of dot art, celebrating the Dot Day principles of Creativity, Courage and Collaboration.
Watch the video of Peter Reynolds' book "The Dot"
Third and fourth graders worked in groups to create giant dots! They explored different techniques including splatter paint, color mixing and masking tape resist.
First and Second graders painted on large paper to explore many different types and sizes of dots. They were inspired by the dots that Vashti paints in "The Dot."
Kindergarten Dot stations:
Dot stampers, dot stickers, dot tracing
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Dot Day is coming to Waitsfield School!
International Dot Day is a day to celebrate CREATIVITY, COURAGE and COLLABORATION. During the week of September 15th, all students will create artwork inspired by the message in Peter Reynolds' book The Dot:
"Make your mark and see where it takes you!"
And Remember... On Friday, September 19th, WEAR DOTS!
Let's see which classroom has the most Dot Day Spirit!
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
How can you tell if your task is truly CREATIVE?
Above all, I value creativity in my art room. I am strongly opposed to art projects and crafts that give step-by-step instructions that lead all students to similar results. While I steer clear of these "cookie-cutter" projects, this article challenges me to make sure my art lessons are truly promote authentic creative thought as much as possible.
click here to read this article about promoting creativity in the classroom.
Here are five questions that I can ask myself to ensure that my lesson is truly creative:
1. Does is call for an original response?
2. Is it difficult, but rewarding?
3. Does it require collaboration?
4. Is student work diverse?
5. Do you need to put students' name on the work to identify the art maker?
“I define creativity as the process of having original ideas that have value. Creative work in any field often passes through typical phases. Sometimes what you end up with is not what you had in mind when you started. It’s a dynamic process that often involves making new connections, crossing disciplines and using metaphors and analogies.” Sir Ken Robinson
click here to read this article about promoting creativity in the classroom.
Here are five questions that I can ask myself to ensure that my lesson is truly creative:
1. Does is call for an original response?
2. Is it difficult, but rewarding?
3. Does it require collaboration?
4. Is student work diverse?
5. Do you need to put students' name on the work to identify the art maker?
“I define creativity as the process of having original ideas that have value. Creative work in any field often passes through typical phases. Sometimes what you end up with is not what you had in mind when you started. It’s a dynamic process that often involves making new connections, crossing disciplines and using metaphors and analogies.” Sir Ken Robinson
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