Ted Harrison Art and More!

Lots of fun art this week, but we kept it simple! We studied the art of Ted Harrison, who painting in the north of Canada. Perhaps he was near the North Pole??

We noticed how he used large patches of warm colors beside patches of cool colors to create *contrast*.

This lesson was such a success that I made it into a bonus lesson for my Art History For Little Ones set! If you already own that set, it will be a free download. 

If you don't own it yet, you can grab that the step by step guided lesson HERE. 

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I love going on field trips to the zoo and aquarium, but have you ever considered inviting these creatures into your classroom? There are many local rescue groups that offer class visits, and I love using funds to support a good cause. The total cost is far lower than a regular admission and travel costs, and we get to see the animals very close up. Sometimes a little bit TOO close if you ask me! 

Happily, this is NOT me, but rather a poor teacher from across the hall.

We invited the great people from Urban Safari Rescue Society to bring in some exotic creatures! I'm all for a visit to the zoo, but getting to see and touch these creatures is something else! We were wrapped in a giant boa constrictor, covered with hairy tarantulas, and hung out with a grumpy turtle! We watched a teeny sugar-glider sail across the room, saw two friendly ferrets wrestling and playing, and held giant stick bugs too! Here's the turtle who walked around trying to nibble our shoes:

As I'm sure you can image, we had NO problems prompting students to write about our day!

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More no-prep writing and drawing using this fun set. Students trace their features to build a face. Then they have to write about it of course because that's the way we roll in our class!

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Do you use instagram? I love posting teaching tips or just candid shots of my day there, and seeing what other teachers are up to. I recently posted this tip:

Skip counting outside on hopscotch. Make it more challenging with rules such as "double the number you land on". The combination of movement and math is definitely a keeper. I might do all of my testing this way!

Do you use Instagram? I've gotten to know so many teacher friends that way! I'd love for you to follow me by clicking HERE!

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