Curiosity Cache

This set includes a PPT and a practice activity/assessment, adding up to a 2 day lesson sequence. The PPT (Day 1) instructs some basic visual composition terminology, focusing on positive vs. negative space, static vs. dynamic composition, and the Rule of Thirds. There is also a sponge activity at the end of the PPT for students to brainstorm their own compositions. The practice activity (Day 2) assesses students' grasp of these concepts through a tracing exercise. They are prompted to identif

aka Teaching Art for Non Art Teachers! This PPT includes handouts as well as teacher & student instructions. Students are led through a 3 day activity sequence, demonstrating and providing practice in a strategy that shows them how to illustrate professional looking characters without any previous drawing experience or talent. By the end of the 3 days, students are able to create original illustrated characters, empowering them to feel like artists who know how to draw. This lesson series wou

This poster of educator & philosopher Paulo Freire reads: "Power comes from risking ourselves in creation." The image file can be printed full size in high resolution at 24x36" or at a smaller size if that's preferred. I usually print these posters at Office Depot or Staples on bond paper, which without laminating or mounting costs only a few dollars. Very affordable! Contact me about designing custom posters or other artwork for your classroom at emerielukas.com - I'd love to help! You can al