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Thoughts, opinions, lesson plans, ideas and inspirations.
Stepping back...
March 11, 2020
Whether you call it the 'third teacher' or simply your 'classroom'... the space where learning...
So, apparently I need to introduce an assessment...
March 2, 2020
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I run an art studio. We are growing... we need to grow more. I currently have 50 or so students a...
Art 'n' Craft... there is no craft, only Art
February 26, 2020
I'm not sure if this is an asian thing, or if you encounter this all around the world, but...
Why Teach Art?
November 3, 2019
As the owner of an art school, an art teacher trainer and an all round advocate of arts education...
Inside Out Cities
November 3, 2019
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Education,
art,
workshops,
Lesson Plans
Inside out cities.... This is a project that I love, and it leans itself to so many amazing...
My Teaching Rant
November 13, 2018
I recently had a discussion with a couple friends. They were slagging off teachers. Complaining...
The Girl With The Red Balloon - Planner
November 4, 2018
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First - My rant I was happily scannin instagram the other day, when I saw a post by a fellow...
Meeting you
October 12, 2018
Clearly I must get more consistent at blogging The last year has been a whirlwind of...
one outcome many stations
January 17, 2018
My first teaching job was in a little school in Devonport on Auckland's North shore. It's a...
Little boxes on a hillside
January 17, 2018
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Does it really matter??? I recently spoke to a student that was feeling 'frustration' with her...
Snowmen, pumpkins and blue swirls
January 15, 2018
"Show us something we haven't done before" During Holidays and celebrations, my instagram feed...
iPad worksheets, Blue Shirts and Boring bears
January 15, 2018
To begin with... Three short stories. Back in 2008 the first iPads started to come out. I...
We can do better
January 8, 2018
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"I feel like an art unit has succeeded if all the student work is unique" Before I start......
Breaking Tradition
December 6, 2017
To begin with... (A Disclaimer) My journey to being an Art Educator, was slightly different...
Workshop information
November 26, 2017
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workshops
Workshops All of the workshops can be presented as 2 hour, half day, or full day sessions. 2...
Interpret
October 24, 2017
In some cultures red means love, in others it means hate, in some national pride, and in some...
Space
October 21, 2017
What works for you So, obviously I'm not the first person to write about this. There are books...
Is it Good?
April 18, 2017
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art,
Teaching,
Education
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I always shudder when I hear that question Every lesson students ask me those three words. Even...
Jewellery Making
April 5, 2017
Teaching Jewellery making without making bracelets and necklaces Last year I attended a...
Steampunk
April 5, 2017
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As close as you'll get to a lesson plan around here One of the first units I created, when...
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