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
1y ago
I ramble on about the importance of relationships and understanding everyone’s story as I reflect on the NAEA 2024 conference. Would you like to connect? Shoot me an email at kelly.r.beach@gmail.com ..read more
Ramblings of a Middle School Art Teacher
1y ago
A quick look at providing a safe environment for all students especially those that do not speak English ..read more
Ramblings of a Middle School Art Teacher
1y ago
A look at a collaborative journaling process that my students and I are participating in ..read more
Ramblings of a Middle School Art Teacher
1y ago
A quick look into finding the positive when things feel out of control ..read more
Ramblings of a Middle School Art Teacher
1y ago
A quick rambling about Mindful Marks, a five minute way that I’m starting my class daily ..read more
Ramblings of a Middle School Art Teacher
1y 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
1y ago
I'm back? Today I cover art traps and pivoting on your initial plans ..read more
Ramblings of a Middle School Art Teacher
1y 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
1y 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
1y ago
This week I air my grievances about holiday projects and how we can make a more inclusive art classroom. ..read more