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: 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 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
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 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
Classroom and Family PBIS Agreement Matrix- Classroom Welcome Letter
With your welcome letter, help parents embrace your school's PBIS rules with this class-home matrix. Make it a quick-view refrigerator-ready info resource for expected routines anywhere from how to report absences to how to respect your before and after-school time. There are 7 color sets to choose from or edit your own. This is an editable document using Canva. You must have a Canva account to open the download.
Not Specific
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
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
Art Class SEL Emotion Check In Self Reflection
Sometime the endless possibilities of making art can be overwhelming. This emotion check in is adapted for the art-room to keep productivity flowing by providing visual reminders for success. Use it as a check-in or exit ticket for data tracking. Space provided project tools, directions, zone check in, how does my body feel, how do I ask for help, what strategies are an option, social story reminders and rewards.
Not Specific
Character Education, Social Emotional Learning, 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
Book Shelf Poster
Keep track of your annual novels in your classroom or book club! Original watercolor collage assembled to allow each book spine to be titled by you. Add the year in the photo frame to keep track for years to come.
Not Specific
Classroom Community, Literature
Mindfulness: I am Safe, I am Calm, I am Ready To Learn Coloring Sheet
Make positive coping strategies part of your social emotional learning curriculum (SEL) or practice mindful moments to get students regulated and ready for directions. This coloring page can include student mantras, your class objectives or the school expectations. This free coloring sheet is paired with ExpressABLE Art's Mindful Breathing BookDaily mindfulness practices help build student resilience and help them stay regulated throughout the day. As this strategy is learned and practiced reg
Not Specific
Character Education, Coloring Pages, Social Emotional Learning
Art Award Stickers
Acknowledge your performing students with award stickers for artists "I Arted Today" or "Today I Arted" on vivid watercolor backgrounds For 1.5" circle sticker sheet templates. Include this tool in your PBIS art room acknowledgment system to create a positive art room culture.
Not Specific
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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