Management

What do you do in the first 5 minutes of class? Make every minute count by providing a warm-up every day of the school year! The Ancient Art Warm-Up bell ringer includes 180 days of warm-ups in 75 pages. It covers art from 30,000 B.C. to Neoclassicism. Highlights from the Ancient Art History Warm-Up include …

How do you create a positive art studio environment? Applying the 8 Studio Habits of Mind can enhance student and teacher’s experience together. Download the 8 Habits of Mind Poster here. The size is 10-inches x 42.5-inches. I keep it posted at the front of the room to remind student and myself of the studio …

Classroom behavior modeling is key to helping students follow your expectations and instructions. You can have fun with each time you use TEMPO in your demonstrations. I like to talk through why I am not doing something or the outcome if I were to proceed. This helps students understand more clearly the words you are …

Display a simple visual voice level chart for class volume control. There are three levels to this chart with associated numbers. Use a magnetic pointer to indicate the expected level of talking in the classroom. A wooden arrow with a magnet glued on the back is a great marker for which level the students should …

Do you have a routine in your art room? Following a pattern can help students know what to expect. Post the routine where it can be seen and follow it – most of the time. Sometimes, you might want to change it up, but overall, these five steps cover what we do in art daily. …

How do you address behavior issues that are resolved with a reminder and positive encouragement? Addressing the problem early will create a better classroom environment and experience for everyone. A Fix-It Ticket allows for quick communication addressing the issue to the student, core teacher, and parents. Track the tickets on a spreadsheet to give you …

How do I manage classroom behavior? Classroom rules and expectations are vital in an art classroom. Set up, display, and follow through with these rules & expectations. There are four umbrella rules/expectations that all behavior can fall under. Four Classroom Rules Art Classroom Poster – Download According to your needs, please print the poster that …