Ramblings of a Middle School Art Teacher
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When asked, the majority of people will tell you that they had an awful middle school experience. In 2006, I set out to change that experience for my students. As a teacher, it's my goal to provide my students with a safe learning environment where they can express themselves artistically. I strongly believe that students should understand what artists do and that they are the artist in..
Ramblings of a Middle School Art Teacher
3M ago
Today I ramble on about the engagement spectrum. This is the tool that my school and myself use to track and communicate where students are in regards to their classroom engagement.
Find the Engagement Spectrum HERE ..read more
Ramblings of a Middle School Art Teacher
2y ago
We just finished our 10th annual Colorado TAB conference. In our breakout sessions, I presented on how I am running my TAB classes virtually. My ADD brain forgot to hit record on those sessions so I decided to kick off 2021 with a podcast version of that presentation.
THE FOUR PATHS ..read more
Ramblings of a Middle School Art Teacher
2y ago
Quarter 2 is almost in the books. This week I quickly ramble on about the second quarter of remote teaching. I'll be taking a podcasting break until mid-January. Until next time. ..read more
Ramblings of a Middle School Art Teacher
2y ago
This week I air my grievances about holiday projects and how we can make a more inclusive art classroom. ..read more
Ramblings of a Middle School Art Teacher
2y ago
This week I ramble on about my favorite students and how I make sure that all of my students think it's them ..read more
Ramblings of a Middle School Art Teacher
2y ago
This week I ramble on about the power of yes and how it led to amazing student engagement. HERE you can find the piece of art referenced in this episode. ..read more
Ramblings of a Middle School Art Teacher
2y ago
This week is a quick ramble about how I use SeeSaw to help build community remotely. Please send any questions, comments, or feedback to kelly.r.beach@gmail.com ..read more
Ramblings of a Middle School Art Teacher
2y ago
We just finished our 10th annual Colorado TAB conference. In our breakout sessions, I presented on how I am running my TAB classes virtually. My ADD brain forgot to hit record on those sessions so I decided to kick off 2021 with a podcast version of that presentation.
THE FOUR PATHS ..read more
Ramblings of a Middle School Art Teacher
2y ago
This month's bonus episode:
In the spring I sat down and interviewed local artists so that my middle school students could get an understanding of what it is like to be a working artist. This was the first interview that I conducted and was honored that it got to be with my sister Jamie Beach. Jamie is an amazing tattoo artist. ..read more
Ramblings of a Middle School Art Teacher
2y ago
Quarter 2 is almost in the books. This week I quickly ramble on about the second quarter of remote teaching. I'll be taking a podcasting break until mid-January. Until next time. ..read more