About the store
Welcome to One Teacher's Journey, where all educational products in this store have been created by me with the sole intention of improving the learning experience of students and the teaching experience of educators. I shared my first resource on TPT in 2012 but have had my own website and blog since well before that. You will find a mixture of comprehensive resources from Math, Reading and Writing, to Inquiry units and more recently - Visual Art. Let me explain why. I am a full-time educator with classroom teaching experience since 2000, digital classroom experience since 2008 and currently a Visual Art specialist and IT facilitator, since 2014. I have held leadership responsibilities for team planning and school wide curriculum delivery for Visual Arts, Mathematics and IT, with teaching experience in all levels of primary, in general education. Today, I teach across all levels from Pre-Kindy - 5th grade (ages 4- 11). I view TPT as a platform to share my passion for quality teaching, something I still do full time, every day, and don't plan to give up. I love being an teacher and I love sharing successful lesson ideas with other educators!
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Model Magic Sculpture BUNDLE | 5 No-Kiln Clay Projects | 3D Art Lesson Guides
Build a comprehensive 3D art curriculum with this Model Magic Sculpture Bundle. Featuring these 5 high-success visual guides: Floating Butterfly, Goofy Birds, Ice Creams, Self Portraits and Waterlilies. This collection is another ultimate no-kiln clay alternative for Elementary art sculpture lessons, art centres, sub plans, and technical skill-building.Transform your classroom into a sculpture studio without the mess of pottery or the kiln. As a practising Visual Art specialist, I created this M
3rd - 6th
Art History, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Model Magic Self Portrait Sculpture | No-Kiln Clay Project | 3D Art Lesson Guide
Teach authentic clay hand-building skills with this mess-free Model Magic Self Portrait art project. A perfect no-kiln sculpture lesson focusing on spheres, coils and slabs. Also useful for Elementary art centres, sub plans, and early finishers or end-of term,Give your students the magic of hand-building 3D sculpture without the stress of kiln-fired clay. As a practising Visual Art specialist, I developed this Model Magic Self-Portrait lesson guide to bridge the gap between "play-modelling" and
1st - 6th
Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Self-Portrait Clay Project | 3D Ceramic Sculpture Lesson | With Video Guide
Extend your self-portrait unit with this engaging clay project that your students will love. This figurines ceramics lesson is a great way to teach 3D sculpture while keeping students focused and successful. Open ended results inspired by each students uniqueness. This ready-to-use art lesson guides hand-building skills without overwhelming your students, or you. Includes a ready to share PDF slide show and my bonus video demonstration.This 3D Sculpture Lesson will help guide your students, step
4th - 7th
Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Summer Soft Serve Ice Cream Art Project | Pop Art Lesson | Oil Pastels + Paint
Summer Soft Serve Ice Creams is a Pop Art Style drawing & mixed media lesson for building blending skills with oil pastels and paints. Inspired by the work of Wayne Thiebaud, it teaches composition, texture, form and layering through a highly engaging seasonal theme. The structured teaching guide will keep your students focused and successful, while opportunities for choice and differentiation will ensure a diverse set of outcomes. I designed this Summer Art Project to help you deliver a high-qu
4th - 7th
Art History, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Model Magic Ice Cream Sculpture | No-Kiln Clay Project | 3D Art Lesson Guide
Teach authentic clay hand-building skills with this mess-free Model Magic Ice Cream art project. A perfect no-kiln sculpture lesson focusing on spheres, pinch-pots and slabs. Also useful for Elementary art centres, sub plans, and early finishers or end-of term,Give your students the magic of hand-building 3D sculpture without the stress of kiln-fired clay. As a practising Visual Art specialist, I developed this Model Magic Ice Cream lesson guide to bridge the gap between "play-modelling" and tec
1st - 6th
Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Model Magic Butterfly Sculpture | No-Kiln Clay Project | 3D Art Lesson Guide
Teach authentic clay hand-building skills with this mess-free Model Magic Floating Butterfly art project. A perfect no-kiln sculpture lesson focusing on spheres, coils and slabs. Also useful for Elementary art centres, sub plans, and early finishers or end-of term,Give your students the magic of hand-building 3D sculpture without the stress of kiln-fired clay. As a practising Visual Art specialist, I developed this Model Magic Butterfly lesson guide to bridge the gap between "play-modelli
1st - 6th
Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Model Magic Bird Sculpture | No-Kiln Clay Project | 3D Art Lesson Guide
Teach authentic clay hand-building skills with this mess-free Model Magic Goofy Birds art project. A perfect no-kiln sculpture lesson focusing on spheres, pinch-pots and slabs. Also useful for Elementary art centres, sub plans, and early finishers, Give your students the magic of ceramics without the stress of a kiln-fire. As a practising Visual Art specialist, I developed this Model Magic Goofy Birds lesson guide to bridge the gap between "play-modelling" and technical sculpture. Whether
1st - 6th
Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Model Magic Monet Water Lily Sculpture | No-Kiln Clay Project | 3D Art Lesson
Teach authentic clay hand-building skills with this mess-free Model Magic Monet Water Lily art project. A perfect no-kiln sculpture lesson focusing on spheres and slabs. Also useful for Elementary art centres, sub plans, and early finishers, Give your students the magic of ceramics without the stress of a kiln-fire. As a practising Visual Art specialist, I developed this Model Magic Water Lily lesson guide to bridge the gap between "play-modelling" and technical sculpture. Whether you’re
1st - 6th
Art History, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Model Magic Sculpture BUNDLE | 5 No-Kiln Clay Projects | 3D Art Lesson Guides
Build a comprehensive 3D art curriculum with this Model Magic Sculpture Bundle. Featuring these 5 high-success visual guides: Dragons, Cats on Mats, Polar Bears, Fairy Doors, and Dragon Eyes. This collection is the ultimate no-kiln clay alternative for Elementary art sculpture lessons, art centres, sub plans, and technical skill-building. Transform your classroom into a sculpture studio without the mess of pottery or the kiln. As a practising Visual Art specialist, I created this Model Ma
3rd - 6th
Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Spring Clay Projects BUNDLE | 3D Sculpture Lessons | Ceramics Art Lessons 4-7th
Plan your Spring clay projects for upper elementary and middle school students, in minutes. When you need engaging, structured ceramic lessons that actually work in real classrooms, this Spring Clay Art Bundle for 4th-7th grade, is it! Includes a collection of 4x ready-to-teach ceramics lessons for your spring term, designed to guide your students step-by-step through the sculpture process, while building real skills in clay construction methods + art elements of texture, and form. Each less
4th - 7th
Art History, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Spring Art Projects | Grades 4-7 Lessons | Even Year Art Curriculum BUNDLE 2
Plan your entire Spring art term in minutes. When you need engaging Spring art projects for upper elementary and middle school students, that are ready to teach and deliver strong results, this Spring Art Bundle for 4th-7th grades is it. Includes 5x ready-to-use 2D art projects designed to keep students focused, creative, and successful across multiple lessons, through the spring term. Each lesson is a structured, step-by-step pacing guide that introduces key art skills in a clear, manageabl
4th - 7th
Art History, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Spring Art Projects | Grades 4-7 Lessons | Odd Year Art Curriculum BUNDLE 1
Plan your entire Spring art term in minutes. When you need engaging Spring art projects for upper elementary and middle school students, that are ready to teach and deliver strong results, this Spring Art Bundle for 4th-7th grades is it. Includes 5x ready-to-use 2D art projects designed to keep students focused, creative, and successful across multiple lessons, through the spring term. Each lesson is a structured, step-by-step pacing guide that introduces key art skills in a clear, manageable
4th - 7th
Art History, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Spring Art Projects | K-3rd Lessons | Even Year Art Curriculum BUNDLE 2
Plan your entire Spring art term in minutes. When you need engaging Spring art projects for elementary students, that are ready to teach and deliver strong results, this Spring Art Bundle for K–3 is it. Includes 12 ready-to-use 2D art lessons designed to keep students focused, creative, and successful across the entire term. Each lesson is a structured, step-by-step pacing guide that introduces key art skills in a clear, manageable way, without overwhelming you or your students. 🌸 This bundl
K - 3rd
Art History, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Spring Art Projects | K-3rd Lessons | Odd Year Art Curriculum BUNDLE 1
Plan your entire Spring art term in minutes. When you need engaging Spring art projects for elementary students, that are ready to teach and deliver strong results, this Spring Art Bundle for K–3 is it. Includes 12 ready-to-use 2D art lessons designed to keep students focused, creative, and successful across the entire term. Each lesson is a structured, step-by-step pacing guide that introduces key art skills in a clear, manageable way, without overwhelming you or your students. 🌸 This bundl
K - 3rd
Art History, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Spring Clay Projects BUNDLE | 3D Sculpture Lessons | Ceramics Art Lessons K-3rd
Plan your Spring clay projects for early elementary students, in minutes. When you need engaging, structured ceramic lessons that actually work in real classrooms, this Spring Clay Art Bundle for K-3rd grade, is it! Includes a collection of 3x ready-to-teach ceramics lessons for your spring term, designed to guide your students step-by-step through the sculpture process, while building real skills in clay construction methods + art elements of texture, and form. Each lesson is a comprehensi
K - 3rd
Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Summer Clay Project | Ice Cream Bowls Sculpture Lesson | Ceramics Art Lesson
Another fun , engaging summer clay project that your students will love. This ice cream ceramics lesson is a low-stress way to teach 3D sculpture while keeping students focused and successful. A ready-to-use summer art lesson that guides hand-building skills without overwhelming your students, or you. This 3D Sculpture Lesson will help guide your students, step-by-step, to create beautiful ceramic bowls that look like ice cream comes, while building essential 3D art skills. Perfect for busy
1st - 4th
Art History, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Fall Leaves and Sneakers Art Lesson | Wax Resist Project | Elementary Art
This is the Autumn art project your students need, a fresh concept, delivered in a structured, multi-lesson pacing guide that keeps them engaged while building real artistic skills. I designed this Fall Leaves & Sneakers art project to help you confidently teach a high-quality lesson that combines creativity with specific art techniques, and mixed-media learning, without the stress of planning it all yourself. 🍁 WHY THIS LESSON WORKS SO WELL Fall is the perfect time to explore cozy, seasonal
2nd - 5th
Art History, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
3D Clay Projects BUNDLE | Sculpture Lessons for Seasons | Ceramics Art Lessons
Looking for easy , engaging 3D clay projects that your students will love? This BUNDLE of 4x ceramics lesson is a fun, low-stress way to teach 3D sculpture while keeping students focused and successful. Each lesson is a ready-to-use pacing guide that introduces ceramics without overwhelming your students, or you. This Clay Sculpture Bundle will help guide your students, step-by-step, to create theme relevant 3D sculptures for your unit on seasons - Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter, while buil
1st - 4th
Art History, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Fall Clay Project | Autumn Leaves Sculpture Lesson | Ceramics Art Lesson
Looking for an easy , engaging fall clay project that your students will love? This autumn leaves ceramics lesson is a fun, low-stress way to teach 3D sculpture while keeping students focused and successful. A ready-to-use fall art lesson that introduces ceramics without overwhelming your students, or you. This autumn Clay Sculpture Lesson will help guide your students, step-by-step, to create beautiful leaf mobiles, while building essential 3D art skills. Perfect for busy classrooms, this
1st - 4th
Art History, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
OP ART Projects | Illusion Art Drawing Lesson | Early Finishers and Sub Plans
This no-prep Op Art drawing lesson will keep students focused, calm, and fully engaged for those busy, end-of-term days. When you just need a lesson that runs itself and uses basic supplies, explore the magical illusions of Optical Art drawing, also known as Op Art. Pioneered by artists like Bridget Riley and more recently by Jen Stark. This resource includes 2x step-by-step Visual Art drawing guides, designed for Upper Elementary and Middle School students. Use as a whole class guided activity
4th - 7th
Art History, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
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About the store
Experience
Welcome to One Teacher's Journey, where all educational products in this store have been created by me with the sole intention of improving the learning experience of students and the teaching experience of educators. I shared my first resource on TPT in 2012 but have had my own website and blog since well before that. You will find a mixture of comprehensive resources from Math, Reading and Writing, to Inquiry units and more recently - Visual Art. Let me explain why. I am a full-time educator with classroom teaching experience since 2000, digital classroom experience since 2008 and currently a Visual Art specialist and IT facilitator, since 2014. I have held leadership responsibilities for team planning and school wide curriculum delivery for Visual Arts, Mathematics and IT, with teaching experience in all levels of primary, in general education. Today, I teach across all levels from Pre-Kindy - 5th grade (ages 4- 11). I view TPT as a platform to share my passion for quality teaching, something I still do full time, every day, and don't plan to give up. I love being an teacher and I love sharing successful lesson ideas with other educators!
Teaching style
My teaching style is very co-constructivist, as I facilitate learning in an inquiry based classroom where students are seen as individuals and their personal agency strengths are integral to our learning as a whole group.
I take care of the big ideas, contexts, skills to be learnt and experiences to explore, scaffolding the learning steps - in other words the road map. My students negotiate their personal journeys along that roadmap and how that translates into their individual outcomes. With me, students learn to take ownership of their learning very early on and develop intrinsic motivation. To sum it up - we work together to facilitate individual, yet measurable progress in learning.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Certified in Digital and Collaborative Learning through Mind Lab, Apple Coach and Cognitive Coach. Experience with NZ curriculum and IB PYP curriculum. I have been creating easy to follow and implement lesson plans for educators ever since I was asked by my colleagues to share my lesson processes for poetry writing, inquiry, math and visual art, way back in the early 2000's. Initially, I started sharing these through my Blog posts, own website and Youtube in order to give back to the wider teaching community. When TPT opened I began adding these here so that teachers could find them and save time while enjoying similar teaching success, as I did with my students. I work full time, currently as a PK-5 Visual Art specialist and Apple coach and love what I do. You can be reassured that my products are all current and classroom based.
My own education history
Bachelor of Architectural Design
Post-grad diploma in Primary Education
IB PYP training (on-going)
Mindlab Certificate in Applied Practice (Digital and Collaborative)
Certified Apple Coach
Certified Cognitive Coach
As of 2024:
8 years teaching New Zealand Curriculum
16 years teaching IB PYP curriculum (international)
10 Years as a Visual Art and Digital Media Specialist (with regular teaching slots in gen.ed. classrooms each week)
Additional biographical information
Instagram: @timea_oneteachersjourney
Blog: timeawillemse@blogspot.com
website: www.help-me-learn.com
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