Sunday, August 24, 2014

Two weeks in

The first couple of weeks of school is all about settling in, getting our feet under us (especially me!), and  finding our inspiration. We're starting off by finding our personal interests and connections using writing and visuals. We're also making new portfolios, not only to contain our projects but also to track our art learning - three levels this year! SLO's are underway for the first time ever for my first grade artists. Enjoy these pics from our first two weeks, and check back soon for upcoming posts on an Instagram challenge and a new after-school club. Thanks for stopping by!

Our collaborative "Pinspiration" board




An idea sheet to refer to during the year to ensure we are using personal voice in our art, no matter what  problem we are solving - FREE DOWNLOAD at my new Teachers Pay Teachers page - http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Art-Starters-Idea-Sheet-1428323



Newly designed portfolios for K-1, 2-3, 4-5



Getting started on our positive and negative dots from The Dot


Fourth graders studying observational drawing with gesture, contour, and mannequins





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9 comments:

  1. Rina k6art.comAugust 24, 2014 at 5:44 PM

    Hi Hope. I love the pinspiration board - where did your students find their images to pin?

    I'll be borrowing your student voice worksheet as well.

    Have a great year!

    Rina

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    1. Hope Hunter KnightSeptember 6, 2014 at 11:37 PM

      Hey Rina, we used a bunch of magazines and little cardboard tracers. Btw, the worksheet you mentioned is now free on my Teachers Pay Teachers store - http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Mrs-Knights-Smartest-Artists
      Thanks!

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  2. Mrs. CAugust 24, 2014 at 6:13 PM

    Looks like a great beginning! I'm up to school this week to organize my rooms! School starts for me Tuesday after Labor Day, the kids all come back on that Thursday! I'm feeling excited about the new year! Re-charged and ready to go! :) Have a creative, inspired year!!! :)
    Mrs."C" :)

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  3. Natural WomanSeptember 2, 2014 at 8:24 AM

    Where did you get your portfolios? Are they on teachers pay teachers?

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    1. UnknownSeptember 5, 2014 at 7:23 PM

      I was just wondering the same thing if we could possibly reproduce also and how...I love these. looks like I may be able to get cheaper than sketchbooks and keep all the most important in the front! Love them!

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    2. Hope Hunter KnightSeptember 5, 2014 at 8:06 PM

      I have been sending them out by email, and the good news is that I am putting them on Teachers Pay Teachers in the next few days - should be easier for everyone to access - stay tuned and I will have them on in the next week for sure! Thanks y'all!

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    3. Hope Hunter KnightSeptember 6, 2014 at 11:35 PM

      I finally got them on TPT! Here's the link - thanks for your interest! http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Mrs-Knights-Smartest-Artists

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  4. Mrs. PaschallSeptember 19, 2014 at 2:23 PM

    I'm so glad you got on Teachers Pay Teachers. You have so much goodness to share--I'm really glad your wonderful stuff is accessible now. Way to go!

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    1. Hope Hunter KnightSeptember 19, 2014 at 7:53 PM

      Thanks so much Mrs. Paschall! I don't know why it's taken me so long, it's not that hard to set up. Planning on posting a few more this weekend. I really appreciate the compliment!

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