ExpressABLE Art
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Oak Lawn, Illinois, United States
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With 20 years of experience making art with artist who have diverse abilities, I have learned some tips, tricks and art supply hacks to make it work in the moment; all while making sure each artist has access to create at their own pace. Now you get to benefit from these well practiced routines to help make your art making space an inviting and easy environment to learn and create. With a master's degree in art therapy these art resources are infused with trauma informed practices, child development knowledge, psycho-educational principles, advocacy, inclusivity and decades of behavior management interventions.
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CHAMPS for the Art Room
CHAMPSUse this classroom management system at the beginning of every lesson, or at a transition within a lesson. The categories are stationary while the expectations of student interactions can be swapped with each activity.It is a pro-active technique for teaching routines, and a pre-correcting method to avoid unwanted behaviors. Establish your expectations for Conversation: Voice volumeHelp: How to request supportActivity: What is the lesson/activityMovement: Where is movement allowedSuccess
K - 6th
Classroom Community, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Adapted Art Ed: 80+ Art Room Supply Visuals (White and Transparent .png)
80+ square icon files of things found in the art room. White and transparent backgrounds included in .png zip downloads. Stylized watercolor painting clip art. PrintLaminateVelcroDrag and DropDisplayDevelop your own worksheets Easy to use, cute design Adapted art・ art therapy・ art for special education・ SpEd art・ adaptive art・ special emotional learning・ character development・ visual supports・ adaptive art tools・ assistive technology・ self awareness・ emotional regulation・ behavior management・ cl
Not Specific
Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
Art Activity Adapted Agendas: Editable Google Slides for Adaptive Art Class
Assist executive functioning organization by supporting students with this editable Google Slides art room agenda. It includes 7 action-step items with movable visual icons. This visual agenda provides assistive technology for neurodivergent students and provides images as communication adaptations. Activity slides for:DrawingCutting and GluingPaintingSculptureThe agenda allows space for up to 3 classroom rules. There is a forced choice menu on the right hand column to allow for student prefere
Not Specific
Other (Arts), Social Emotional Learning, Visual Arts
Adapted Art Ed: 50+ Visuals for Tasks in the Art Room (White & Transparent.png)
Over 50 cute stylized, watercolor designed, art room task icons. Easy to print and use for staff or students. Simple to drag and drop into your lessons or worksheets Download .png files in white and transparent backgrounds. Adapted art・ art therapy・ art for special education・ SpEd art・ adaptive art・ special emotional learning・ character development・ visual supports・ adaptive art tools・ assistive technology・ self awareness・ emotional regulation・ behavior management・ classroom management・ social
PreK - 8th
Graphic Arts, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Art Room Bingo: 36 Printable Cards!
Printable PDF of 36 individual art room bingo cards from a mix of 56 different icons. Play digitally via the web based Bingo Baker website or print the PDF's for paper copies. Get to know your students while having fun as they get to know your art room. This is a great back to school ice breaker, first day of school get to know you game, or end of school wind down activity.
Not Specific
Character Education, Classroom Community, Visual Arts
Adapted Art Room Communication Core Board
Help students with communication difficulties make independent choices in the art room. This assistive technology includes specific art room vocabulary all in one core board. Keep it handy to keep communication and positive participation flowing. Core board, communication tools, SLP, speech and language development, speech group, art class visuals, adapted art room
PreK - 10th
Visual Arts, Vocabulary
Adapted Art Ed: 50+ Adapted Art Room Visuals (White BG & Transparent.png)
There are brushes in the sink, you don't have time to make visuals! This set is ready to go with cute watercolor designs to keep students who need extra visual support on track. Easy to cut and laminate or to copy and paste with transparent backgrounds. Over 50 .png files Adapted art・ art therapy・ art for special education・ SpEd art・ adaptive art・ special emotional learning・ character development・ visual supports・ adaptive art tools・ assistive technology・ self awareness・ emotional regulation・ b
Not Specific
Graphic Arts, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Art Room Key Ring Visuals
8 important classroom management visual prompts for safety in the art room. Wear as key ring, lanyard, taped desk prompts, or add popsicle sticks to hold as silent sign. Two sizes included. Prompts include: Safe handsQuiet voiceListening earsSitParticipateWalkWaitStopMore tools at ExpressABLE ArtAdapted art・ art therapy・ art for special education・ SpEd art・ adaptive art・ special emotional learning・ character development・ visual supports・ adaptive art tools・ assistive technology・ self awareness
Not Specific
Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Studio Habits of Mind Google Slides for the Adapted Art Room
These quick Google Slides help define the Studio Habits of Mind established by Harvard's Project Zero research. Establish these routines in your art room to develop the creative process. Some students may be unable to perfect a product, however they can develop growth in these artistic practices. The studio habits of mind allow for adaptive artistry by promoting individuality, self expression, mindfulness, problem solving, communication and connection over elemental skill mastery. This tool may
Not Specific
Graphic Arts, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Mindful Breathing Book SEL Coping Strategy Google Slides
Google Slides version I use this mindfulness bell ringer EVERY DAY. Make positive coping strategies part of your social emotional learning curriculum (SEL) or practice mindful moments to get students regulated and ready for directions. There are dozens of ways to use this versatile meditation resource. Pages include: Triangle, Square, Star, Infinity breathing prompts. I am safe, I am calm, I am ready to learn poster Visual directions for use Terms of use More in the store Suggestions for use:
Not Specific
Character Education, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Art Activity Adapted Agenda: Editable Canva Template for Adaptive Art Class
Assist executive functioning organization by supporting students with this editable Canva agenda template for art class. It includes 7 action-step items with movable visual icons. This visual agenda provides assistive technology for neurodivergent students and provides images as communication adaptations. YOU MUST HAVE A CANVA ACCOUNT TO EDIT FEATURES. Some graphics may only be available with a Pro or Canva for Education account. Activity slides for:Drawing Cutting and Gluing Painting Sculptu
Not Specific
Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Mindfulness: Shape Breathing Book SEL Coping Strategies Printable PDF
I use this mindfulness bell ringer EVERY DAY. Make positive coping strategies part of your social emotional learning curriculum (SEL) or practice mindful moments to get students regulated and ready for directions. There are dozens of ways to use this versatile meditation resource. Pages include: Triangle, Square, Star, Infinity breathing prompts. I am safe, I am calm, I am ready to learn poster Visual directions for use Terms of use More in the store Suggestions for use: Bell ringerEach student
Not Specific
Character Education, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
SEL Coping Strategy Flipbook Coloring Book
Do you need an implementation strategy for a social emotional regulation IEP goal? I’ve got you covered. Want a way to teach mindfulness into a peaceful classroom? Look no further. Children and adolescents experience new and big emotions everyday. As therapists and educators we can support their understanding and processing of these emotions through discussion, modeling and practice of emotional regulation interventions. This Coping Strategy Flipbook has 9 regulation tools ready for direct instr
6th - 10th
School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning, Visual Arts
Art Studio Rules and Expectations Mini Zine Printable
Going over rules can be necessary but so boring. Teach a bookmaking skill while reviewing your studio routines. Color in the worksheet and fold into a pocket sized reminder and shared agreement. The .pdf is printable as is with pages for Responsible Respectful Follow Directions Listen Participate Be Safe and Clean Up Use some other visuals from ExpressABLE Art to cut and glue icons as an adaptive tool. Many more visual icons located here: Art Room Supply IconsAdaptive Art Room IconsTasks for
3rd - 8th
Coloring Pages, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Adapted Art First/Then Activity Chart- Rainbow Theme
Help students with auditory processing disorders, ASD, or ADHD understand the sequence of expectations. This first/then chart visually prompts primary tasks included with visuals for secondary breaks or preferred activities. **For more visual options bundles are available in the ExpressABLE Art TPT store.
Not Specific
Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Adapted Yearlong Art Agenda: Google Slides Dashboard (Neutral Design)
Google Slides Dashboard for the Art Room Use this assistive technology resource to present your lesson outline in this Google Slides template especially designed for the art room/adaptive art room. This digital dashboard design includes space for the class agenda, needed supplies, learning objectives, examples, and clean up routines all in one space without having to switch form multiple resources. Image placeholders allow you to drag and drop your agenda items or step by step process visuals ri
Not Specific
Other (Arts), Social Emotional Learning, Visual Arts
Adapted Art Ed: 30 Visuals for Art Room Routines (White and Transparent .png)
25 Watercolor designed visuals for prompting routines in the art room. Easy to print and cut, or copy and paste to offer gentle reminders of regular expectations in the art studio. White and transparent .png files included Adapted art・ art therapy・ art for special education・ SpEd art・ adaptive art・ special emotional learning・ character development・ visual supports・ adaptive art tools・ assistive technology・ self awareness・ emotional regulation・ behavior management・ classroom management・ social sk
PreK - 8th
Graphic Arts, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Adapted Art First/Then Activity Chart- Watercolor Theme
Help students with auditory processing disorders, ASD, or ADHD understand the sequence of expectations. This first/then chart visually prompts primary tasks included with visuals for secondary breaks or preferred activities. **For more visual options bundles are available in the ExpressABLE Art TPT store.
Not Specific
Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Adapted Yearlong Art Agenda: Google Slides Dashboard (Neon Design)
Google Slides Dashboard for the Art Room Present your lesson outline in this Google Slides template especially designed for the art room/adaptive art room. This dashboard design includes space for the class agenda, supplies needed, learning objectives, examples, and clean up routines all in one space without having to switch form multiple resources. Image placeholders allow you to drag and drop your agenda items and step by step process visuals right into the template and quickly swap out for th
Not Specific
Other (Arts), Social Emotional Learning, Visual Arts
100 Days of Color Activity: List 100 Shades in Google Slides
Celebrate 100 days of school by listing 100 different colors! As a group you can work together on this Google deck to think of as many color names as possible. Individually, you can challenge students to each pick a color to tackle. Work in pairs to be more obscure than the next team. Editable Google Slide presentation or download slides as printable PDFs
2nd - 4th
Coloring Pages, Visual Arts
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About the store
Experience
With 20 years of experience making art with artist who have diverse abilities, I have learned some tips, tricks and art supply hacks to make it work in the moment; all while making sure each artist has access to create at their own pace. Now you get to benefit from these well practiced routines to help make your art making space an inviting and easy environment to learn and create. With a master's degree in art therapy these art resources are infused with trauma informed practices, child development knowledge, psycho-educational principles, advocacy, inclusivity and decades of behavior management interventions.
Awards & shining teacher moments
2024 ISBE Award of Meritorious Service from Support Staff
My own education history
Bachelors of Science in Liberal Arts Psychology and Art History
Masters of Science in Art Therapy
Registered Art Therapist
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