Gustave Courbet created a few gorgeous paintings depicting deer in the woods. As a teacher in a very woodsy, New Hampshire community, I thought it would be a perfect subject for my 4th graders to draw! What you need: Charcoal pencils… Continue Reading
Jack-o-lanterns. They’re fun, festive and have oh so much character! Their toothy grins lighting up the Halloween sky. Usually I leave the pinch pot pumpkins to my kindergarteners, but this year I feel like my 4th graders are itching to… Continue Reading
One of my many goals as a teacher is to enkindle a knowledge and passion for environmental protection. Children are the future and ours truly does depend on them. This lesson has been the most influential one that I have… Continue Reading
When Christmas rolls around I love to break out the glitter and make some sweet, holiday crafts! For me, each grade has it’s designated Christmas craft. This one, is by far the coziest lesson that I teach… These little houses… Continue Reading
Superheros are all the rage right now, whether it’s Marvel movies, TV shows, Halloween costumes, they’re everywhere and I’m loving it! For my third graders I use superheros to teach the skill of drawing a proportionate human body. We talk about… Continue Reading