Art therapy activities for self-awareness are the perfect choice for an at-home, self-directed therapy. You can make them a part of your self-care practice. These activities will raise your self-aw…
Today I am happy to announce that I have FINALLY finished up a complete collection of ALL of the hand motion posters to supplement the Mic...
Monitoring moles can be daunting, but staying informed and knowing the risks also empowers you to stay healthy. Ahead of Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May, we quizzed two experts on the minutiae of mole health...
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Michelangelo is one of the greatest artists the world has ever seen & these Michelangelo Art Projects for Kids are perfect for the kids to learn about him!
Barbara Kruger was born to a middle class family in New Jersey. She began her studies in 1965 at the Parsons School of Design in New York, where she was influenced by the photography of Diane Arbus and by the work Marvin Israel, a graphic...
When it comes to teaching reading and spelling, there are three terms that are used often: phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, and phonics. But what do they mean? How are they the same? How are they different? Do I really need to know the difference? How do you teach each one? Such great questions! Let’s explore ... Read More about Phonological Awareness, Phonemic Awareness, & Phonics
A couple of weeks ago I mentioned in THIS post how I would be taking a giant step forward in “stepping up” my sight word instruction this upcoming year. Not that I need to “teach” sight words any differently, but offer continuous and hands on ways for my kiddos to practice them. Another area I will be offering […]
It's the beginning of the year, and you have a whole new class that is sitting in front of you. You don't know them besides the information you got on the student information card. You know the first few weeks are getting to know them. Both personally and academically. You also know the first few
For your print awareness lessons use this tall, small, fall letters (each with an animal!) worksheet to help kids identify the letters & how they're formed.
This listing is for a Digital Download Bundle as JPG Files. These beautiful images can be easily used for coasters, mugs, apparel, invitations, Journals, wall art, digital planners, and much more! Please be aware that the images are White Background JPG images and NOT transparent PNG. - 16 JPG Files - 2048 x 2048 You will receive a link to download the images DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ONLY – YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A PHYSICAL ITEM IMAGE BACKGROUNDS I offer most of my images as white background JPGs. There are many online sites that can remove background, many of which are free to use. Rather than compromise on the quality of the images I have decided, for now, to keep the backgrounds white and give you the option of removing the backgrounds if you so choose to. All images have been digitally edited and/or color-corrected to give you the best possible quality for the best possible price. Images can also be sized up or down to fit different sizes. If there is any problem with any of the designs, please reach out, and we can help. Please keep in mind that colors can differ from computer to computer and printer to printer, as well as depending on the inks and substrates used. Due to these circumstances, I will not issue a refund for minor color variations. Please contact me if you have any problems. I love to see photos of your finished products, so please post a photo with your reviews. Other customers love it too! Jolly Clip Art makes these designs. They can only be used for personal use or selling physical products when purchased. They cannot be resold as digitals, shared with others in digital form, or given to someone else in digital form. Commercial Use is allowed
Metacognition Metacognition is the practice of teaching and encouraging students to think about thinking and how they learn best. Metacognition occurs before, during, and after learning and involves self-reflective questions around comprehension, connection, strategies, and reflection. Metacognition was originally rolled out in 2015. These materials were revised and updated in summer, 2017. Metacognition Learning Objectives […]
Da Vinci's Art for Kids: Toddlers and preschoolers can experience Leonardo Da Vinci's art by creating their very own fresco artwork.
Teach children about emotions with activities to identify, express, and manage their feelings appropriately in school with these tips!
Create awareness of the different cultures and traditions of people worldwide with these fantastic crafts that children will have fun making. Celebrate diversity while giving children the opportunity to understand the world they live in better. Explore these unique and engaging around-the-world crafts that will get children excited and creative. Conclusion Learning about the different ... Read more
This listing is for a Digital Download Bundle as JPG Files. Instructions on making them Transparetn PNG are below. These beautiful images can be easily used for coasters, mugs, apparel, invitations, Journals, wall art, digital planners, and much more! Please be aware that the images are White Background JPG images and NOT transparent PNG. - 16 JPG Files - 2048 x 2048 You will receive a link to download the images DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ONLY – YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A PHYSICAL ITEM IMAGE BACKGROUNDS CONVERT JPG to SVG https://www.adobe.com/express/feature/image/convert/jpg-to-svg REMOVE BACKGROUND https://www.adobe.com/express/feature/image/remove-background CONVERT to PNG: https://express.adobe.com/tools/convert-to-png I offer most of my images as white background JPGs. There are many online sites that can remove background, many of which are free to use. Rather than compromise on the quality of the images I have decided, for now, to keep the backgrounds white and give you the option of removing the backgrounds if you so choose to. All images have been digitally edited and/or color-corrected to give you the best possible quality for the best possible price. Images can also be sized up or down to fit different sizes. If there is any problem with any of the designs, please reach out, and we can help. Please keep in mind that colors can differ from computer to computer and printer to printer, as well as depending on the inks and substrates used. Due to these circumstances, I will not issue a refund for minor color variations. Please contact me if you have any problems. I love to see photos of your finished products, so please post a photo with your reviews. Other customers love it too! Jolly Clip Art makes these designs. They can only be used for personal use or selling physical products when purchased. They cannot be resold as digitals, shared with others in digital form, or given to someone else in digital form. Commercial Use is allowed
Try out these fun activities with your kids to develop their awareness of body position and encourage proprioceptive input.
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The preschool years are a time of exploration and discovery. They are also filled with learning a lot about what makes us unique individuals. Recently, I started working with my toddler on identifying and naming body parts and reading various All About Me Books. Today we’re sharing a fun all about me preschool science activity...Read More
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Last year, my third grade students worked with their table groups of four friends to come up with positive four letter words that describe our school. Guess which lame-o and lazy art teacher JUST HUNG THEM UP THIS WEEK! That's right...this gal right here. This collaborative is one that I think would be a wonderful back to school activity. It really inspired conversations on just who we are as a school and who we strive to be. As a class, we sat on the floor, looked at the work of both Jasper Johns and Robert Indiana. After a discussion of their work, I asked the kids to help me brainstorm a list of four letter positive words. Once the list was complete, the kids were to go to their seats and work as a team. Their assignment: settle on their word and who was going to paint what letter. I had purchased 8" X 10" canvas boards for each student. However, matte board works just as well or even cardboard primed with some gesso! Then my students used carbon paper and a printed copy of enlarged letters. I had laid out every letter of the alphabet on a table for them to find. They would then lay the carbon paper on their canvas with the shiny side down, place their letter on top and trace. What this did was insure that all of our letters were the same size and font style. Once their letter was traced, every child was tasked with deciding how to paint their letter. They could either use all of the cool colors for their letter or all of the warm. Then they were to use the reverse of that color scheme for the background. Like this: Having looked at the work of Jasper Johns and admiring his brush strokes, we used that as our inspiration...but really I left it open to the kids how they would paint their letters and background. I love the variety of these letters by my fourth graders. They did these as initial paintings: It was a fun way to introduce two artists, color theory, discuss our school culture and get them painting and exploring pattern and brush stroke. And now they are finally up in our halls (I am a bit of a procrastinator!). I framed them with 16" X 20" frames. The artwork fit PERFECTLY! I chose frames that were lightweight and had plexiglass so if they frames fell, there would not be broken glass. Each is hung with 2 Velcro Command strips. The small frames were thrift store finds! I chose small black frames with each being between 50 cents to a dollar. I then removed the glass and cut plexiglass for the inside. In the small frame, I wrote "A Johnson Elementary, we are...COOL" and then I wrote who painted the four letters and the year. I love to do legacy projects and collaboratives with my students every year. There are plenty here on my blog...and this one is my new favorite. Such a wonderful way to start the new school year!
The DBT House is a framework in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) that allows clients to explore their inner world. This “inner world” — which includes their values, emotions, hopes, and coping strategies — is represented by a specific room or level of their metaphorical house. The DBT House Worksheet is an art-based activity that features two drawings of a house, and both houses have different sections or rooms. One drawing asks questions that serve as prompts for the client to explore an aspect of their life, while the other drawing lets them write down their answers. For example, the question “What values govern your life?” in the foundation of their DBT house might be answered with “courage and authenticity.” As kids and teens complete this activity, they can increase their self-awareness, which leads to improved emotional regulation and healthier relationships. If your child needs help identifying coping strategies for the chimney of their DBT house, this DBT Coping Skills bundle will give them ideas. *This item is an instant digital download. A link to download your files will be emailed to you once payment is confirmed. Want more resources like this? Check out our full catalog of DBT worksheets and handouts. References: Bosgraaf, L., Spreen, M., Pattiselanno, K., & Van Hooren, S. (2020). Art Therapy for Psychosocial Problems in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic narrative review on art therapeutic means and forms of Expression, therapist behavior, and Supposed Mechanisms of change. Frontiers in Psychology, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.584685 Jerabek, I., Muoio, D. (2021). I Think, Therefore I Am…Loved: New Study Looks At Benefits of Self-Awareness on Relationship Satisfaction. ResearchGate.
We have finally reached the end of the alphabet! Hooray! We kind of did the bare minimum on these last three letters and I hardly took ...
Start the year off right with these adorable Back to School Kindergarten Worksheets. Preview and get your FREE printable worksheet today!!
