ARTful Adventures
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For 14+ years, I've cultivated creativity in students, initially by teaching high school digital design and visual art, developing new curricula, and partnering with a local community college to expand their course offerings. For the past 12 years, I've focused on visual art for grades 7 and 8. My professional experience has afforded me the opportunity to be a teacher leader in several capacities like a Department Coordinator for Unified Arts programs and Teacher Mentor for individuals pursing a career in teaching. I leverage an M. Ed. in Instructional Design & Technology in my daily routines and resources and am currently pursuing a 6th-year certificate in Integrated Technology in Education, and look forward to bringing my new knowledge into my classroom and shareable resources. Additionally, I am a current participant in a National PLC for Visual Artists through the Connected Arts Network (CAN), where we are working on action research projects centered around SEL, Teacher Leadership and Responsive Classrooms in the arts.
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First Day of Art - Getting to Know the Artist
Recently Revised!Get to know your students as people, learners, and artists! It's the secret sauce to a classroom where every voice shines, every mind ignites, and every masterpiece begins! These fun, thoughtful and engaging questions are designed to help you gather important information about your students to help you build rapport, foster a supportive environment, and harness their creative abilities in the classroom.
1st - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Art History, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
D.O.V.E. Brainstorming Poster
Brainstorming can be a challenging task for some students, so this poster can help break down the steps into a simple process called D.O.V.E. This method can be applied to any classroom activity, and is a great way to promote divergent thinking. The D.O.V.E. method is a great way to help students generate ideas and expand their abilities to think outside of the box when approaching a challenge. This posted is set up for an 18"x24" so it's easy for all students to see in your classroom.
K - 12th, Higher Education
Creative Writing, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Also included in:Â Art Room Classroom Management Bundle
10-Month Creative Artgrid Activities
Get ready to unleash your or your students' creativity with this 10-month grid drawing adventure! Each month contains a vibrant mix of people, places, things, events, animals, and concepts. Configured like a Punnett square for art, where the elements and principles of design collide to spark endless possibilities. This is a great creative start to any class, or a simple low-stakes sketchbook assignment.
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Visual Arts
Digital Self-Portrait (using Google Drawings)
**This is a compressed/zipped file and contains 4 documents: -Lesson Plan -Key Command and Cheat Sheet -Student Practice Activity -Teacher Copy of Finished Practice Activity This is a great lesson to use with your students, and an even better one for remote or hybrid learning! Cover basic art concepts in a digital format, without the hassle of bringing supplies to and from school, they just need a computer and a Google account! In this lesson you will get: Active links to the web-based resources
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Art, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
Also included in:Â Google Draw: Skill Practice Activities and Digital Self-Portrait Lesson
Elements and Principles of Design - Word Wall
Perfect companion to the Elements and Principles of Design Posters!Liven up your word wall with these vibrant word wall poster series, which includes 15 Elements and Principles of Design. Perfect for students to use as a reference during a critique, writing their artist statement or discussing their creative decisions. This is the perfect way to help them build on their prior knowledge and familiarize themselves with art vocabulary. Dimensions: 8.5"w x 3.5" h
K - 12th, Higher Education
Visual Arts
Art Room Classroom Management Bundle
This bundle includes a variety of colorful posters and items that you can use in your classroom to reinforce positive behaviors for a safe and fun environment. This bundle includes: A.R.T.I.S.T. Acronym - A bright and colorful 18"x24" poster that you can print to hang up in your classroom that reinforce positive, expected behaviors of your artists!Fill Your Palette - Printable, blank paint palettes that can be used for each class. Similar to PBIS, students can fill their paint palette, individua
PreK - 12th
Art, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
Behavior Management - 3 Strikes Policy
Sometimes our behavior expectations don't always work for some students, and when they don't, it's important to have a policy/protocol in place to help them get back on track. I developed this for my classroom, so my students could see what the consequences of 'not expected' behavior looks like. This large (18" x 24") poster is larger enough to read and is generic enough that it could fit into any classroom setting!
K - 12th
Art, Visual Arts
Also included in:Â Art Room Classroom Management Bundle
A.R.T.I.S.T. - Behavior Expectations
Sometimes an art room can be chaotic...in a good way, HOWEVER, you still need behavior expectations to reign in the kiddos to ensure a safe, productive, creative environment. I developed this A.R.T.I.S.T. acronym poster for my classroom so my students could see what was expected of them, and how to conduct themselves as an ARTIST! The bright, rainbow colors, simplified text makes this an easy addition to any classroom. It is formatted an 18"x24" poster size, so everyone will be sure to see it!
K - 12th
Art History, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Also included in:Â Art Room Classroom Management Bundle
Keep Calm & Ask 3 Before Me
Sometimes it can be hectic answering all of the questions our kiddos have, especially in an art room full of supplies! Set yourself up for success with the "Keep Calm" themed 'Ask 3 Before Me' art poster for your room. It's formatted for an 11"x17".
K - 12th
Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
Also included in:Â Art Room Classroom Management Bundle
Elements and Principles of Design Posters
Unleash Your Inner Creative: Master the Building Blocks of Breathtaking Visuals!Dive into this vibrant poster series, which includes 15 Elements and Principles of Design. From the foundational Line and Shape to the impactful Contrast and harmonious Unity, our visuals and concise descriptions will demystify the art of creating stunning designs. Get ready to transform your students understanding and elevate their creative game! Dimensions: 8.5"w x 11"h
K - 12th, Higher Education
Visual Arts
Google Draw: Skill Practice Activities and Digital Self-Portrait Lesson
**This is a compressed/zipped file and contains 6 documents: -Lesson Plan -Key Command and Cheat Sheet -Student Practice Activity 1 & 2 -Teacher Copies of Finished Practice Activity 1 & 2 This is a great lesson to use with your students, and an even better one for remote or hybrid learning! Cover basic art concepts in a digital format, without the hassle of bringing supplies to and from school, they just need a computer and a Google account! In this lesson you will get: Active links to the w
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Art, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
Visual Arts Standard Concept Posters
Elevate your visual arts classroom with these essential concept-based posters! Designed to seamlessly integrate with visual arts standards, these vibrant and informative visuals transform abstract concepts into tangible learning tools for students, making them ideal for any art educator seeking to inspire and inform. Dimensions: 17"w x 11"h
K - 12th
Visual Arts
Sketchbook or Drawing Prompts
Looking for some simple, easy and fun activities for your students to complete in their sketchbook, or as a quick lesson in the classroom? These activities help to reinforce basic fundamentals of art. This bundle includes: Interactive Sketchbook - This printable pdf can be copied double sided and stapled for students, as a ready-to-go 'sketchbook' that has an assortment of Elements and Principles of Design activities, along with fun drawing prompts to get their creative thinking flowing.Sketchbo
PreK - 12th, Higher Education
Art, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
Sketchbook Assignments
I always struggled to come up with creative assignments for my students to complete at home in their sketchbooks. This group of 10 sketchbook assignments are sure to challenge your students to use their creative thinking skills while practicing their fine art techniques. Creative Color WheelWorm Forms (limited color palette)Repeated Texturized Bottles (mark making, texture)100 Way Letter (variety)Narrative Object Study (observational skills, cropping, value)Architectural Drawing (line, perspe
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Art History, Visual Arts
Also included in:Â Sketchbook or Drawing Prompts
Drawing with Google: Skill Practice Activity #2 - Dream Home Design
**This is a compressed/zipped file and contains 2 pdf documents: -Student Practice Activity -Teacher Copy of Finished Practice Activity This is a great follow-up lesson to the practice activity in the Digital Self-Portrait lesson. Students learn about and explore the various tools and functions in Google Draw with the first activity, and this one has them put them to use to create a scene with their "Dream Home". Cover basic art concepts in a digital format, without the hassle of bringing suppli
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Art, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
Also included in:Â Google Draw: Skill Practice Activities and Digital Self-Portrait Lesson
Fill Your Palette (Behavior Management for the Art Room)
Looking for an easy way to monitor classroom behavior in your art room? 'Fill Your Palette' is a wonderful way to provide a visual for your students about how they are performing in class for the day, or over several days! Simply print and laminate the palette. You can use dry eraser markers on it, or if you're feeling extra fancy, you can laminate colored construction paper and use velcro circles for each space.
PreK - 12th
Art, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
Also included in:Â Art Room Classroom Management Bundle
Interactive Sketchbook: Elements of Design #1
The interactive sketchbook includes everything your students will need from the time they start class to the time they end class. Check out what's included below! Don't forget, it also comes with a corresponding slide show with directions for each activity! It features: A coloring page for the front cover with student informationElement Activity: Color - students must complete their own color wheelElement Activity: Shape & Form - students must complete their own organic vs. geometric shape acti
4th - 12th
Art, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
Also included in:Â Sketchbook or Drawing Prompts
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About the store
Experience
For 14+ years, I've cultivated creativity in students, initially by teaching high school digital design and visual art, developing new curricula, and partnering with a local community college to expand their course offerings. For the past 12 years, I've focused on visual art for grades 7 and 8. My professional experience has afforded me the opportunity to be a teacher leader in several capacities like a Department Coordinator for Unified Arts programs and Teacher Mentor for individuals pursing a career in teaching. I leverage an M. Ed. in Instructional Design & Technology in my daily routines and resources and am currently pursuing a 6th-year certificate in Integrated Technology in Education, and look forward to bringing my new knowledge into my classroom and shareable resources. Additionally, I am a current participant in a National PLC for Visual Artists through the Connected Arts Network (CAN), where we are working on action research projects centered around SEL, Teacher Leadership and Responsive Classrooms in the arts.
Teaching style
My teaching style is dynamic and hands-on, designed to ignite a lifelong love for learning! I transform the classroom into a space of controlled chaos, where students learn best by doing, making connections, and engaging in creative, laughter-filled exploration.
Awards & shining teacher moments
-Unified Arts Coordinator
-TEAM Mentor
-District Profiles in Professionalism Award Recipient 2023
-Connected Arts Network (CAN) Action Research Participant
-District PD and Connecticut Art Educators Association (CAEA) Presenter
My own education history
-Dominican University of California - 6th Year Certificate - Technology Integration in Education
-Post University - Master's - M.Ed. Instruction Design and Technology
-Central Connecticut State University - Undergrad - Art Education
-University of Vermont - Undergrad - Art Education
Additional biographical information
'm passionate about creating and sharing relevant educational resources with fellow educators. Good resources are meant to be shared, not hoarded, to benefit all!
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