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Monthly Archives: August 2016
Castle Perspective Lesson, Week 5
Perspective. Journeymen and Masters (ages 9-12), whom I teach, have typically been introduced to the concept already, so what can they do next? Fitting with the medieval theme for this fall of Classical Conversations, I chose a castle. Continue reading
Cubist Queen Mash-Up Art Lesson
For an abstract drawing project to fit into this year’s medieval history theme, I came up with a “Monarch Mash-up,” a nod to Cubism, the first abstract style of modern art. This is the practice of analyzing forms, breaking them down and putting them back together–but not necessarily all from the same perspective.
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Monarch Mash-Up: Abstract Art Lesson, Week 4
Because tutors have so many ways available to them through which to introduce kids to abstract art, I’m choosing to do things I haven’t seen others do. A lot of abstract projects students will have already done, by the time they … Continue reading
Medieval-themed Upside-down Drawing: Week 3, Classical Conversations
“What? I have to draw something upside-down??” a student’s voice quivers as if I’ve suggested he draw without a utensil. No, it is not meant to frustrate and torture. The idea behind having kids draw an is upside-down image is … Continue reading
Mirror Image Lion Drawing: Week Two, Classical Conversations
I don’t think anyone can learn to draw well without the foundational lessons discovered in mirror image drawing. The longer I teach drawing, the more I am convinced this lesson is key, the one I hope no students are absent … Continue reading
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How I Talk to My Students about Drawing on Day One
When I came into the Classical model of education, one of the things I loved about it is that it echoes what I already know to be true about the drawing/artistic “talent.” It’s not an “either you were born with … Continue reading
Basics of Drawing: Fine Arts, Week 1 for Classical Conversations
I am sharing my step-by-step instructions to draw a horse using the OiLs method. However, this is my first art lesson on the first day of class to new students, so I don’t launch into step #1 directly. How do I … Continue reading
Rewards in the Classroom: To Give or Not to Give?
Hot topic, I know: should teachers give students tangible treats or rewards in the classroom? Either for correctly answering questions or good behavior? This can become a volatile conversation among educators sometimes! I’ve seen indignation, defensiveness and flushed faces when … Continue reading
Holding Kids Accountable in an Encouraging Classroom
So you’ve set your expectations on that first day of class with bright students with shiny shoes and clothes, with faces shining as bright as day-glo. And maybe that first class went great! But–wait for it–the bloom will fade from the rose. Your students WILL do expressly what you ask them not to do. How will you react? Continue reading
Classroom Management: Positive Social Motivation
I’ve already written about how I set up my classroom to teach students to encourage and respect each other, both in the context of Christian groups and public school classrooms. But setting expectations is just the beginning. How do you maintain … Continue reading
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