LAST EVENING we at Mundo de Pepita hosted a fun event on our Facebook page, Operation: Have Cart, Will Travel, with the focus on how to organize yourself as a foreign language teacher on a cart. We shared many ideas and tips, as did the many teachers who joined us online. We thought it would be a good idea to bring those all together here on one post! And be sure to follow our Pinterest board 'Organization for Teachers'! SEE BELOW FOR UPDATED IDEAS FOR TEACHING WITH COVID-19 IN MIND! AS YOU CAN IMAGINE, we began with THE CART...that magical steed which transports our mobile class from room to room. Teachers shared pictures with us of their carts- everything from an AV cart to a rolly wire market basket. The key features were portability and capacity- enough space to fit multiple classes of student info and materials. Utilizing every inch of the cart was also mentioned; using the sides for hanging posters or other visuals maximizes its use and reduces what you need to hang up in the classroom. There is an alternative to the cart, as I mentioned during this part of the conversation-I eventually switched from a cart to tool bags I purchased at Home Depot. With lots of pockets, a capacious center pocket and a shoulder strap, I could fit my binder, small posters, manipulatives, pencils, clips, birthday stickers, and everything else inside. I had one for each grade level, each stuffed accordingly. It also closed at the top, which was good news on rainy and snowy days when I had to travel between buildings! TEACHING IN SOMEONE ELSE'S SPACE resonated with everyone in terms of being a challenge. Some tips I shared from my cart days included: #1: Introduce yourself to the teachers beforehand- at the beginning of school, go in and say hello, thank the teacher for being welcoming (it's not easy for them, either, to have someone come into their room) and ask about how you can use their room- what materials you can use, where you can post things, whether they use a circle if it is an elementary classroom #1B: Regarding materials: I had some teachers who were happy to let me use their crayons, markers, etc and others who were not so thrilled. (But everyone was very welcoming overall!) One year I had a teacher who didn't want me to use her tables because she used Spanish class time to set up her activities for after my class- totally understandable. Find out what you can and cannot use beforehand. If you need to bring your own, it's better to know that up front rather than find out when you walk in and have to rethink your lesson on the fly. #2: Scope out the rooms you will be going into (this ties into Tip #1).. are there bulletin boards you can pin onto? is there an easel? is there a whiteboard (or chalkboard)? Figuring out how you are going to display materials is important- you want to stock up on clips, big thumb tacks (Walmart has gigantic ones), magnets, etc- I find every room is set up differently, so having a variety of ways to hang stuff up is key. #3: Ask for a space to store a crate or other container in each room. I had a crate in each room in which I stored kiddos' folders, visuals we used frequently (yes, I had a copy for each classroom!) and any projects we were working on (if they fit in the crate!). This made it a lot easier for me- though I have arms of steel, I just couldn't carry everything! And depending on the year, I would have 5 or 10 minutes between classes, which meant running and getting new sets of folders was a challenge, especially as I often touch base with individual kiddos after class or with the gen ed teacher. Anything to save time! Several teachers mentioned the sheer number of things they carry on their carts- truly a classroom on wheels! Right down to bandaids for little kiddos, along with caddies for pencils, crayons and project supplies, these carts have it all! Having a well stocked cart means you are self sufficient, and there is no need to ask the gen ed teacher for materials they may also have in short supply. Technology was also a big part of this discussion- when I was still on a cart, we still had projectors! Now, many classrooms have Smartboards or other tech boards which can be linked to your computer. Many teachers mentioned being able to plug right into the boards without displacing the gen ed teacher- a plus in my book! ORGANIZATION OF YOUR MATERIALS was a huge topic of discussion. With hundreds of students, multiple classrooms to visit in a day (and sometimes multiple buildings!), and the challenge of carrying everything with you to teach each lesson, we could all agree this is the most difficult yet the most necessary. I broke the conversation into a few parts to let us focus in more on some big themes: *Materials to teach (visuals, cards, game pieces, manipulatives of all kinds, etc)- thumbs up to ziploc baggies of all sizes! Cheap, readily available, and they come in all sizes...you can't beat them. I prefer the larger ones with slider tops for easy open and close action. Several teachers also mentioned using folder pockets, mini caddies, and totes. Keep your stuff organized and easy to get to! *Clips- you need 'em, better have a variety! Going into someone else's classroom means you have to work with their setup, not yours. Magnetic bulldog clips, oversized clips, small ones...they all serve to get your visuals up in front of your students with minimal interruption to the gen ed teacher's space. *Student data- with hundreds of students, managing student data (class lists, attendance, assessments) is a big job! Several teachers mentioned using Edmodo, particularly at the Middle and High school, with positive things to say about it. Many of us at the lower end are still using charts, often on a clipboard or in a binder. Having quick and easy ways to mark grades is so helpful- the names on my charts are listed in order of their seating charts which makes it much quicker to find a name! (and I do recommend seating charts- no wasting time for kiddos to figure out where or next to whom they are going to sit! I call them 'Spanish spots' ;)) *Time management- one teacher recommended an app called 30/30 which gives you a 'To do' list and prompts you to get things done- a great way to be sure you have everything done each morning as you prep! I've already downloaded it! TIPS TO LIVE BY: these were my closing tips that I always lived by (and still do!) while on a cart. -Organize ahead of time and you will save time and stress during the school day. Use your prep time in the morning or the afternoon before getting all materials, worksheets, activities ready to go for the day. If you use folders, stuff them ahead of time- this saves time in class (no passing out materials, they are already ready for use). -Create separate files/binders/info for each class and label or color code them. If possible, keep some, if not all, of this in a crate or bin in the gen ed classrooms. One less thing you have to lug around. -Maximize your class time- have your clips already on your posters, or stick magnetic tape on the back of your visuals so you can plunk them right up on the board. If you are using your computer, have the programs/videos ready to go using multiple tabs or separate browsers. Designate a helper student when passing things out or collecting things to make the work go more quickly. -If you have a cart, use the sides to display posters or a pocket chart- another surface already set up for use! -Stay strong and know there are so many teachers in the same boat... let's all row together and support one another! And don't miss our post on 8 Ways to Organize to Maximize Class! Join us on Facebook for more events like this one! UPDATE!! Here are some tips for TEACHING IN THE TIME OF COVID ;) With the advent of Covid-19 and the unique challenges it presents, I'm adding some new/adjusted tips to deal with having to adapt materials, lessons and space to minimize sharing of items, social distancing, etc. *DECREASE THE USE OF MANIPULATIVES, especially ones that are difficult to clean, such as stuffies and other soft surface items. This is a killer for me since I love hands on activities-but with concerns about spreading the virus via surfaces, this is a must. Focus instead on activities like guessing games, Listen & Draw (or Read & Draw), estimation activities, songs, video walks, etc. You can see some of these in action on my Youtube channel here. *DISINFECT YOUR MANIPULATIVES: This can help you with manipulatives that are not soft surface, like plastic food, animals, etc. Our school has spray disinfectant which can safely be used on materials. Select a set of manipulatives which you use with just one class, then disinfect them, letting them sit over night-you can use them again the next day. In order to make this workable, you need sufficient amounts of your items to make it through one day of classes, or you flip flop lesson plans so one homeroom is doing an activity with manipulatives while on the same day another homeroom from the same grade level is doing something different, and then you flip those lessons the next day. A little tricky but can work if you really want to use your items! :) *DRIED BEANS MAKE GREAT COUNTERS! Large dried lima or kidney beans can be a great, inexpensive alternative to bingo counters, small animals, pom poms, etc. Have them divvied up in small bowls or containers which can be designated for only one class. Instruct kids to take several from the bowl, but don't put them back until the end of the lesson. Those bowls then can be spray disinfected, or go into quarantine for 3-4 days before they are used again to "de-virus". Because they are so cheap, you can have multiple sets of bowls without breaking the bank to provide materials. YOU CAN ALSO NUMBER AND/OR PAINT DRIED BEANS to replace soft surface manipulatives that you might normally use-definitely labor intensive, but have potential. *FOCUS ON HYGIENE: I think everyone will be doing this! Be sure kids use hand sanitizer before starting a lesson, and after any sneezing or coughing. You might have been doing this all along, but now's definitely the time to make it a priority. I have a bunch of infographics and visuals for hygiene in Spanish here on my Pinterest board. And for French, click here! Just a note: I searched high and low to find images that included diversity, and found little to nothing, for which I am very sorry! I will continue looking and/or create some myself :) WHAT OTHER IDEAS DO YOU HAVE? 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Teaching art-on-a-cart is not every art teacher’s fantasy. Most pre-service teachers don’t even consider it a possibility (don’t we all envision large classrooms with big tables, floor-to-ceiling windows, the latest technology, and endless supplies?). But for a large number of teachers, reality quickly sets in, due to budget-crunching, cutbacks and school reductions. While we might look in envy at other classroom teachers who hold the keys to their own rooms, there are certain aspects of teaching ‘on the go’ that make it really not as bad as you’d think. You might even grow to appreciate it (dare I say “like it”?). Here are some tips on how to make the most out of teaching art on a cart, because - in the end - it’s not really about our own personal comfort or luxury or what we think we ‘deserve’, it’s about teaching our students to grow and love art. #1.) Claim your home base. Every art-on-a-cart teacher needs a home base they can work from (for the sake of your supplies, your preparation time, and your sanity). If nowhere is provided, look around the school for areas to infiltrate. In my last art-on-a-cart role, I invaded the teacher’s lounge. There, I claimed a large, freestanding media cabinet with doors, and a large space next to it to park my cart. Plus, there was a sink and bathroom in the lounge, which greatly aided in cleaning my supplies. And the fact that no students were allowed in there was delightful, and provided extra security. #2.) Determine your storage. Your abundance (or lack) of storage areas will determine what you are able to teach. Consider the amount of space at your ‘home base’ for storing student projects, and imagine what kinds, sizes, and how many projects can reasonably be stored there at one time. Don’t forget to think about the requirements of wet paintings needing to dry, or sculptures that need to be separated. Be creative – you can always use the tops of cabinets or hang clotheslines for drying work, or stand dry papers vertically. A folding, portable drying rack is also convenient. Consider the space you also have for storing art supplies – paint, brushes, markers, different sizes of paper, visuals, and more. Ask your custodian if there are unused furniture pieces around the school - cabinets, drawers or shelves - you could use to store more items. Still, there will be times when you must confront a classroom teacher and tell them straight-up that you do not have storage space, and that you must leave student work in their classroom. Granted, this is not ideal – it leaves work open to students, is out of your eyesight, and teachers are sure to be annoyed by your intrusion. Be gracious and always give a timeline for when the work will be moved. But be realistic – let the teachers know you understand it is an annoyance and not ideal, but on the other hand, you have no classroom at all and that is not ideal for you either. In the end, remove the items on time, and be sure to say thank you. You definitely need team players on your side! #3.) Plan your curriculum. Being an art teacher means you have to plan your lessons around time constraints, prescribed standards, evaluations, assessments, and sometimes meager program budgets. However, the plight of an art-on-a-cart teacher is that you are further limited in the lessons you can teach efficiently. Although we would all love to create life-size paintings, giant sculptures, work on pottery wheels and use the latest technology, these things cannot be easily taught (unless you’re really, really good at it!) from a cart. But don’t let this stop you! Find ways to manipulate the lessons you want to do, into things you can do. Cut down the scale of a project if it’ll take too long; cut down the size of a project if too messy. Think outside the box, and teach any lesson you want to – it just takes organization. After many years of teaching from a cart, I have decided that there really is nothing that I cannot do from my cart. If you want to teach painting or ceramics, go for it! Simply look for ways to make your materials portable, organized, and on a smaller scale. #4.) Organize your cart. All this being said, it’s great to think we can teach any lesson we want from a cart. But how do you do it? Easy; organize your cart to maximize its use. Though it may be small, divide your cart into separate areas and bulk up on storage containers. Be strict that everything has its own place. Determine your needs and consider how to make them work. Since my elementary rooms did not have sinks, I kept a medium-sized bucket on top of my cart that held water cups. At the beginning of a painting class, my helper would fill the bucket in the bathroom; at the end of class, the student would then empty the bucket. For cleaning supplies, I filled a spray bottle with soapy water. A clothesline attached to the cart handle held cloth towels. I also kept a container of wipes and a stain-stick on top of my cart for cleaning emergencies. Too many supplies? Keep it simple. Rather than ordering dozens of plastic palettes (which have to be cleaned), I purchased paper plates in bulk, which could be thrown away after a painting lesson. Rather than a hundred glue bottles, I ordered a dozen large bottles of Elmer’s with gallon refills (glue was shared among groups). When teaching a painting lesson, I only bring the largest quart bottles, one of each color I need – when the quart bottles run out, I refill them from my gallons at my home base. You can also save space by only bringing the primaries and neutrals and make students mix their own colors. Students in their classrooms will also have supplies at their desks, which means you won’t need to pack pencils and other basics. If okay with the teacher, have the students create portfolios for their work, which can be kept inside their classroom. My old cart was a simple large Rubbermaid pushcart on wheels with a handle, a top shelf and a lower shelf. I determined that the upper shelf would be completely my own, but that the lower shelf would be for my elementary students. On the bottom shelf were separate containers and plastic shoeboxes with big labels, containing markers, colored pencils, crayons, oil pastels, yarn, scrap paper, paper towels, a basket of free-time activities and art books, and a collection of home-made photo reference folders made from cutting up old calendars and sticking them in binders with page protectors (one was about Animals, one was Cars, and one was Nature/Landscapes). At times, I would put my small box of art aprons down there also. On my top shelf was everything I would need to teach for the class I was going to. I had a box of teacher supplies that students could not use – my own glue, Sharpies, pencils, pens, good scissors, paper clips, a notepad, discipline slips and more. I also had Class/Grade folders that I stored there, which included information on the lessons I was teaching, a student roster/seating chart with room for notes on discipline, a copy of my class rules and procedures, writing assignments, my helper charts and more, specific to each group. #5.) Implement class procedures and rules. As an art-on-a-cart teacher, you’re in a sticky situation. You have your own class you’re teaching, your own cart and supplies, and yet you’re in someone else’s classroom (much less another classroom that already has its own rules and procedures that the students are used to). It would be easy to tell the students that you’re just going to use the same rules as their teacher. This would make sense if every teacher in the building had the same rules – but they often don’t. It is best to come up with your own set of rules – that are easy to learn, easy to understand, easy to follow, and easy to remember the consequence. I used a couple very simple rules of my own, made a poster, and stuck that onto one of the sides of my cart for everyone to see. Occasionally throughout the year, review the rules with your students, and explain how they apply to art class. Make consequences well-known and appropriate for teaching in someone else’s room – students knew that, depending on the offense, they would have their seat moved, all art privileges taken away for the day, or a writing assignment. Your class procedures are entirely different than your class rules, yet they go hand-in-hand. Procedures are the way that your class is run, and in some ways, these are more important than your rules. If you have excellent and routinely followed procedures, you should not run into many rules being broken. Procedures must be painstakingly explained, demonstrated and reviewed constantly. Art-on-a-cart teachers know that procedures begin the moment the art teacher walks into the room – I used to say “When it is time for Art, all other things are put away, desks are cleaned off, and all eyes are directed to the teacher.” This way the students know that a new class has started. I would verify attendance, quickly review what we were doing, then teach/demonstrate a new topic. Students must be quiet during that time. Next, I would announce who the day’s helpers were (in each classroom folder I kept a list of the student’s names, and had two new helpers each week), and they would begin passing out supplies. During work time, the students could talk, but they had to raise their hands for questions and could not wander around the classroom freely. Have procedures for what to do during cleanup time (my same helpers would clean-up the classroom), where students put their finished work, and what they should be doing when they are finished if others are still working (my students kept sketchbooks they would pull out and begin working in, but they could also use the bottom of the cart for free-art-time activities). It is extremely important to set up a procedure designating who classroom helpers are. If you do not, you will run into much wasted time deciding who can or can’t help, so make sure they know ahead whose turn it is, and that everyone will get a turn at some point to keep it fair. Also, have a procedure for washing hands. Lastly, you want to bring the class to a reasonable conclusion, leave on time when the bell rings, and that students are seated and ready for their next class to begin – you do not want the whole class walking around the room, projects still on tables and paint being cleaned five minutes after the bell has rung. Let the teacher know how the students behaved before you leave, then announce your departure. #6.) Teaching in someone else’s classroom. As an art-on-a-cart teacher, not only are you constantly reminded with the fact that you do not have a classroom of your own, but the students and the teachers know it and will remind you too. There are some things you should expect to happen: Students will occasionally undermine you as the authority when their classroom teacher is in the room Students will be distracted by their desks or other items in their classroom Expect fire drills/tornado drills/lock-down drills to occur in any classroom you are in and you may not know what to do The classroom teacher may stay in the room with you while you are teaching or may leave the room during art but come back five minutes late or more The classroom teacher may make special requests of you (“I’m having a guest reader come in right after you leave, so can you please not work with clay today?”) or show annoyance with what you are doing in their room The classroom teacher may or may not view art as important as you – and deliver that message to the students The classroom might be arranged completely differently – both furniture and student desks – each time you walk in the room (so learn names quickly). These are some of the frustrating parts about being an Art-on-a-Cart teacher – despite the fact that you already feel under-valued! However, it is best for you to just hold your tongue, put on a smile, (voice your concerns when necessary) and decide that you are going to do your best, no matter what. Get to know each teacher individually – inside the classroom and out, and become friends – or, at least – more than just acquaintances. You need people on your side! The main things you need to remember when teaching in someone else’s classroom are the following: courtesy, time-management, and flexibility. #7.) Find out where your display areas are. Since you do not have your own classroom, you do not technically have your own display space either. Ask administrators if you can have a designated wall in the hallway, a display cabinet, cork strips, or bulletin boards to display student work. Or simply put artwork up anywhere in the school (but expect it at times to be taken down without your knowledge). You may also ask teachers if there is space outside of their classrooms that you can use to display new artwork for a designated amount of time – sometimes they might be thrilled to say yes, because then that is one less display that they must do. #8.) Memorize your schedule. Plan to be at school early, use your planning periods wisely, and stay after school later if needed. You need every bit of time you have to prepare for your lessons, clean up brushes or other materials, and set up for the next day. At the beginning of the year, keep class schedules with you at all times. There isn’t a worse feeling than leaving a classroom, stepping out into the hall with your cart and realizing you have no idea where to go (when the bell rung three minutes ago). Or (even worse) entering into the wrong classroom. If you’re like most art-on-a-cart teachers, you have an awkward schedule that changes daily – some classes/grades are twice a week, others once a week, others more or less. Memorize your schedule to keep your sanity! Teaching Art-on-a-Cart may be frustrating, but it is well-worth it. In conclusion, there is a lot of stress to learning how to teach art-on-a-cart. The good news is that most of that stress will disappear once you get into the routine. You might even find some aspects of the job you really like: seeing the faces of students light up as you enter their room and hearing their comments (“Finally, it’s Art time!”), being able to have more in-depth relationships with other teachers, not having the responsibility of a homeroom or cleaning it up for conferences, being able to escape to your private ‘home base’, being super-organized, sometimes even hearing the surprising “You are so lucky you get to move around! I have to stay in this room for seven hours with the same children all day!” from other teachers. Put things in perspective. You may have inconveniences – who doesn’t – but you have the best job in the world, teaching art to children. Nothing could be better!
It’s Tuesday, so I’m talking teaching. (I’m also using entirely too much alliteration, but that’s neither here nor there)… Several years ago, on my old blog, I shared that I didn’t have my own classroom for my first two years of teaching. In fact, my first year, I had three preps in SIX different classrooms!...Read More »
There are no words more terrifying to hear for an art teacher than, "You will be teaching from a cart." This is pretty much what happened to this reader
Okay so let’s dive on into 5 Art on a Cart Tips that you can simply and easily do. I taught Art on a Cart for a couple years and while it was a challenge, I learned a lot. Keep it simple and pick a limited amount of mediums that can be used with endless possibilities and start pushing that art cart!
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Okay so let’s dive on into 5 Art on a Cart Tips that you can simply and easily do. I taught Art on a Cart for a couple years and while it was a challenge, I learned a lot. Keep it simple and pick a limited amount of mediums that can be used with endless possibilities and start pushing that art cart!
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I have a super quick project that you are sure to find useful in your classroom. It is an Indoor Recess Cart, customized to your own students' interests. Not only is this cart easy to put together and compact in size, it also allows you to put to use items that you probably already have on hand. The main reason I created an Indoor Recess Cart was for sub days. I've always had a variety of activities students could choose on the days that we couldn't make it outside. However, I had them tucked here and there in the classroom, way too much explaining to leave for a sub. Once I consolidated the activity choices on the Indoor Recess Cart, it was much easier to leave for a substitute. To create an Indoor Recess Cart, you will need a utility cart. Once you have your cart and assemble it, you will print your labels. I printed mine on cardstock and laminated them for durability. Finally, I glued the labels on the cart. Click on the link below for a FREE set of labels for your Indoor Recess Cart. After your cart is put together and labeled, next comes the fun part...filling it. I recommend not over stuffing the cart. It will be too difficult for students see what activities are available and too difficult for them to cleanup appropriately. You should discuss with your students the expectation for the Indoor Recess Cart. That way students are responsible for it and it doesn't become one more thing that you have to manage. Below are some ideas for an Indoor Recess Cart. Ideas for an Indoor Recess Cart include: 1. a utility cart 2. a variety of simple games, like Memory, Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game!, Connect 4, and Hi Ho! Cherry-O 3. jigsaw puzzles (I like to put mine in baggies and store in one shoebox size tote.) 4. fun art supplies and drawing journals (Spiral notebooks I give students at the beginning of the year, that only come out on indoor recess days.) 5. dominoes 6. building toys, like Legos and Brain Flakes After you loaded up your cart, you're finished! You have a fabulous Indoor Recess Cart that your students will really enjoy. As the year progresses, trade out some of the activities, so that students will continue to be interested in the choices. Thank you so much for stopping by! Stay well. School Is a Happy Place is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associated Program, an affiliate program that allows this site to earn advertising fees. Please know that all of the recommendations on this site are authentic and come from personal experience.
So you’ve been told you will be a traveling teacher and have to teach in multiple classrooms. This news can be devastating for some teachers, especially new ones who don’t have systems in place for classroom management, organization, or lessons. Don’t worry. It is possible to have a successful school year when you have to ... Read more
Organized Cart Drawers: Simply Safari Themed Stay ahead of the chaos and maintain classroom efficiency with the meticulously organized Cart Drawers featuring a delightful Simply Safari theme. Designed to streamline your planning and preparation process, these drawers serve as essential tools in keeping your teaching materials and resources neatly arranged and easily accessible on the go. Effortless Organization: Strategic Planning: Plan your classroom activities two weeks in advance, ensuring smooth transitions and seamless daily operations with pre-prepared materials at your fingertips. Weekly Preparation: Even a weekly planning routine proves to be a game-changer, allowing you to grab the designated drawer and kickstart your day with minimal effort and maximum readiness. Convenient Cart Placement: Easily affix the themed drawer labels to your cart by cutting them out and utilizing tape, glue, or adhesive, creating a visually appealing and functional organizational system for your teaching essentials. Safari-Themed Efficiency: Visual Cohesion: Enhance the aesthetic appeal of your classroom cart with the Simply Safari themed labels, adding a touch of whimsy and coherence to your organizational setup. Time-Saving Benefits: Experience the efficiency and peace of mind that come from having a well-organized and easily accessible system for your teaching materials, reducing stress and enhancing productivity. Teacher Essential: Recognize the significance of organization in the teaching profession, where preparedness and accessibility are key factors in ensuring effective classroom management and instruction. Simplify Your Teaching Routine: Embrace the power of organization and preparedness with the Simply Safari themed Car Drawers, transforming your classroom cart into a hub of efficiency and functionality. Experience the ease of accessing materials, the joy of streamlined planning, and the relief of knowing that your teaching essentials are well-organized and readily available. Elevate Your Organization Game with Simply Safari! Empower yourself as a teacher with the tools and resources that support your organizational needs and enhance your daily teaching experience. Embrace the beauty of simplicity and functionality with the Simply Safari themed Car Drawers, making your teaching journey smoother, more efficient, and ultimately more enjoyable! #OrganizedTeaching #SimplySafariTheme #EfficiencyInTeaching
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Most people don't want to be a traveling teacher, or teach from a cart! Here are tips for how to handle having multiple Spanish classrooms.
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Check out this post for creative and exciting ways to add scarves into your music activities. Also, find some specific scarf music examples.
Are you a first-year art teacher? More specifically: are you new to teaching art off a cart? If you are the latter, I know exactly how you are feeling right now, teacher-friend, because I was "you" 6 years ago. But there's good news: Elementary Art Teacher Starter Pack was made for teachers just like you because it was specifically designed to help elementary teachers navigate their very first year of teaching art off a cart. At the heart of this bundle is my updated Art-On-A-Cart teacher guide and toolkit, which was purely created to help struggling art-on-a-cart teachers by providing them with useful tips and tricks for success. This bundle is for you if... ➡️ You're looking for ways to stay organized this school year. ➡️ You're looking to improve classroom and time management. ➡️ You're looking for ways to engage your students with out-of-the-ordinary creative tools and resources. ➡️ You're looking to improve efficiency and productivity when it comes to teaching art off a cart. This Elementary Art Teacher Starter Pack includes my: Art-On-A-Cart Teacher Guide Picture Direction Cards for Elementary Art Teachers Digital Daily Agenda Visual Arts Morning Slides (editable) Sticky Notes for Art Critiques Substitute Teacher Guide (editable) Visual Arts Evaluation Rubrics & Checklists (editable) Click on the links above to learn more about each of these resources and what they include. ***PLEASE BE ADVISED: many of these resources are NOT editable, as the headers, graphics, and much of the text are embedded into the background*** ***** Be sure to click the green star ★ above to follow my TpT store. I create and design smART educational resources often and wouldn't want you to miss out! If you enjoy this product/resource, be sure to leave a positive review to gain TpT credits which you can use towards any of your future purchases! Click here for more info on credits. Lastly, be sure to connect with me on social media, which I'm very active on! Facebook / Instagram / Pinterest If you have any questions or run into issues, please don't hesitate to contact me on Teachers Pay Teachers or by email.
Keep up with all you, parents, and classroom teachers need to know with these organization sheets! Record ongoing present levels data, parent and teacher concerns, problem solving, and quarterly progress monitoring. Use the IEP Snapshot forms as a quick reference for general education teachers. Thes...
Teaching music on a cart isn't a lot of fun, but with these hacks, you'll have the best chance for success.
Do you finally have your own classroom to decorate? Congratulations! You must be so excited! As a teacher who taught on a cart for the first 3 years of her career, I know how fun it can be to finally have a space of your own! Setting up your classroom Classroom Layout Set up your ... Read More about Decorating Your First Spanish Classroom
Most people don't want to be a traveling teacher, or teach from a cart! Here are tips for how to handle having multiple Spanish classrooms.
It was so nice to stop saying "shh" all the time.
Most people don't want to be a traveling teacher, or teach from a cart! Here are tips for how to handle having multiple Spanish classrooms.
Extend your Dot Day activities to include a little art history. Include the artists Georges Seurat and show what he did with dots. Encourage your students to try Pointallism as a style of painting. Includes: Biography, Word Wall Academic Vocabulary Signs, Coloring Page, and Art on a Cart Protips
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This worksheet is for the beginning of the year in Kindergarten art. I have students follow along as we draw all seven types of lines. The way that they complete the last two "challenge lines" helps me to determine the level of difficulty that would suit them best.
Teaching on a cart this year? Spice it up with these cute music cart posters that you can customize with your name, your school, or something else you'd like! There are 13 different designs to choose from. Just add your name, print, and hang up on your music cart!These are free for personal use. Ple...
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IEP Meeting Carts are a simple, effective way to have a mobile IEP meeting room on wheels while making sure the meeting space is inviting for all IEP team members. One of my passions as an educator and IEP coach is helping IEP teams work collaboratively and cohesively. And one day I was thinking about […]
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Use technology daily warm ups as a way to inject some tech into your classroom every day. If you are using technology regularly in the classroom or are a technology teacher with a cart or a lab, check out how these technology daily warm ups can build classroom community, augment your digital citizenship discussions, and help students practice coding, design thinking, get energized, and more! Time is the biggest roadblock to having meaningful discussions about technology with students, even though technology is a huge part of students' lives in and outside of the classroom. If you are a classroom teacher
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