ExpressABLE Art
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Oak Lawn, Illinois, United States
About the store
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: 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
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
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 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
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
Artist's Profile- Special Education Student Info for Success in the Art Room
Printable PDF included for photo copies Also included is a link to a CANVA template. You must have a CANVA (pro or education) account for all elements to be open correctly. Give this worksheet to the case managers of students that may have extra support needs in the art room. Let the homeroom teacher or case manager update you on need-to-know information for students participating in your art class. Some accommodations are pre-listed so you can circle the applicable ones with space to write in o
1st - 8th
Visual Arts
Adapted Art Ed: Get Ready, Do, Done Art Organizer
Work Backwards! Help students with executive functioning challenges map their materials and outline their action steps to achieve their artistic outcomes. The second page offers options for early finishers.
2nd - 8th
Graphic Arts, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Adapted Art: Paint Palette Token Board
Keep students on track by rewarding positive behaviors and on task work with a dab of paint onto the paint palette. The canvas area is ready for an icon of your student's favorite reward choice.
PreK - 5th
Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Independent Art Project Outline Agreement
Help students generate and organize ideas, express their own creativity, refine their designs, create mindful and meaningful work, and be sure that their creation conveys their intentions with this outline for independent projects. Edit the terms and student agreements. There is an "approved" box to initial after consulting with each student to keep their vision on track with your educational goals
3rd - 9th
Character Education, Social Emotional Learning, Visual Arts
Art Room Acknowledgments- Paper Bracelets
Reward your student's passion, creativity, expressionism, and overall art room citizenship with these printable paper bracelets. Print on colored copy paper, trim and have at the ready to award your brightest crayons! This is a great PBIS acknowledgment option and communication tool as parents will be sure to ask their students how their art class was when they see your bright band on a hand.
PreK - 5th
Character Education, Classroom Community, Visual Arts
Quick Art Activity Direction Outline
This quick view printable is great for sub lessons, paraprofessionals, or a parent classroom helper. Art lesson steps are bulleted by mess, process time, materials to prep, and action steps. Short and sweet.
1st - 8th
Other (Arts), Social Emotional Learning, 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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