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Michigan, United States
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Proud teacher of Michigan! I have taught Kindergarten through 8th grade Visual Arts in Public, Private and Charter School Settings. I currently teach Visual Arts to Middle School Students grades 6th through 8th. Middle School is my most preferred age group, and I truly feel blessed to love what I do for a living!
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Preview of Art Lesson Plan: Keyhole Drawing. Classroom or Online Lesson

Art Lesson Plan: Keyhole Drawing. Classroom or Online Lesson

This lesson plan was specifically created for remote teaching/learning for my 7th & 8th grade Visual Art Students. It is a sketchbook assignment that I give to my students in the classroom, however this distance learning lesson plan is more in depth! The results are always so diverse and unique! It also gives students the opportunity to use their own style and genres that they gravitate to! This Zip File Includes: - A PDF file of the Lesson Plan Slides: * Assignment details and expectations. *
Preview of Art Lesson Plan: What's In Your Head? All About Me. Classroom or Online Lesson

Art Lesson Plan: What's In Your Head? All About Me. Classroom or Online Lesson

This lesson plan was specifically created for remote teaching/learning for my 6th grade Visual Art Students. It is a sketchbook assignment that I give to my students in the classroom, however this distance learning lesson plan is more in depth! It really gives students the opportunity to be creative and personal as it is an "All About Me" in fun drawing format ! The Zip Folder Includes: - A PDF file of the Lesson Plan Slides which provides specific lesson plan expectations and details, various
Preview of Tessellation Free Slide Show!

Tessellation Free Slide Show!

A quick introduction into Tessellations that I created when I was teaching a Visual Art lesson plans to middle school age students. We discussed and used complementary color schemes in student's individual art work.
Preview of Art Lesson Plan: Non Objective / Zentangle Drawing. Classroom or Online Lesson

Art Lesson Plan: Non Objective / Zentangle Drawing. Classroom or Online Lesson

This lesson plan was specifically created for remote teaching/learning for my 6th grade Visual Art Students. I teach Non Objective Art and Zentangle Design within a Metal Tooling unit in the classroom. This Lesson Plan would be a fantastic sketchbook assignment or a more in depth classroom project! The Product includes: - An introductory of Non Objective Art with visuals. - Description of Positive vs. Negative Space. - An introductory of Zentangle Art and Design with visuals. - Assignment detail
Preview of Art Lesson Plan: Draw the Meaning of your Name. Classroom or Online Lesson

Art Lesson Plan: Draw the Meaning of your Name. Classroom or Online Lesson

This lesson plan was specifically created for remote teaching/learning for my 7th & 8th grade Visual Art Students. It is a sketchbook assignment that I give to my students in the classroom, however this distance learning lesson plan is more in depth! Students explore the meaning of their name through the use of the website http://www.meaning-of-names.com/ . Students use the meaning of their name as a jump off to their original drawing! This Product Includes: - Assignment details and expectat
Preview of "Name Art" An Open Ended and Creative Lesson exploring the Elements & Principles

"Name Art" An Open Ended and Creative Lesson exploring the Elements & Principles

A well developed and open-ended lesson for Middle School & High School Art Classes! This lesson plan provides all you will need from start to finish. Students will create a one of a kind art work using the letters of their name, morphing and changing them to fit a theme. This lesson's emphasis is on the Elements and Principles of Art and is used at the beginning of the semester as they are the building blocks of Art Basics. So many students say this is their all time favorite art project they
Preview of Visual Art Lesson BUNDLE! 6 WEEKS OF LESSONS!

Visual Art Lesson BUNDLE! 6 WEEKS OF LESSONS!

6 weeks of In Person or Online Visual Art Lessons!These lessons were designed and assigned to my 6th grade Visual Art Students. Each lesson can be easily adapted to all middle school and high school grade levels. Lessons can be short sketchbook assignments or more in depth classroom art projects! Assignments are open ended in nature, encouraging a unique and personal art response from students! I love to draw upon student's interests and choice as much as possible! 1) Vincent Van Gogh Landscape
Preview of Artist Trading Card with Art Peer Criticism Back to School Art Lesson Plan

Artist Trading Card with Art Peer Criticism Back to School Art Lesson Plan

ATCs! Artist Trading Card Lesson for your Art Class ready made! A well developed and open-ended lesson for all ages! This lesson plan provides all you will need from start to finish. Students will learn about collage and ATCs. They will be able to employ extremely creative and personal themes using all the art medias you can spare! I use this lesson at the beginning of the semester as a mini lesson. Students actually love this lesson and are dedicated to working hard especially when they know
Preview of Art Lesson Plan: Underneath a Magnifying Glass Drawing. Classroom or Online

Art Lesson Plan: Underneath a Magnifying Glass Drawing. Classroom or Online

This lesson plan was specifically created for remote teaching/learning for my 7th & 8th grade Visual Art Students. It is a sketchbook assignment that I give to my students in the classroom, however this distance learning lesson plan is more in depth! Students will draw an object/item from the view of a magnifying glass. This assignment pushes for students to exaggerate details, textures and much more and look at their subject in a new way! This Product Includes: - Assignment details and expect
Preview of 3 Emergency Lesson Plans for the Art Room

3 Emergency Lesson Plans for the Art Room

3 Emergency Lesson Plans for any classroom, that will engage students in a quick and creative one day lesson! These lessons are perfect and simple for a substitute teacher or can even be used as an alternative lesson for the day.
Preview of 9 Complete Sketchbook Assignment Ready to Present Today!

9 Complete Sketchbook Assignment Ready to Present Today!

9 ready-to-go sketchbook assignments you can present today !I use these assignments with my 6th through 8th grade students but they are easily adaptable to upper elementary and high school. Each sketchbook assignments provides an open ended drawing response with a detailed framework which provide various individual results! Each Sketchbook Assignment Includes:- Assignment details/description and expectations. - A detailed rubric for self assessment and teacher assessment. * Each student re
Preview of Student Self-Assessment Form for Parent Teacher Conferences!

Student Self-Assessment Form for Parent Teacher Conferences!

A detailed form that students fill out BEFORE Parent Teacher conference night about their grade, performance, effort and so much more in your class! Please edit to make it personal to your classroom goals and objectives. This is a great dialogue starter with parents about how their student views their performance in your class and most students are VERY honest.
Preview of Art Lesson Plan: Tree Personification Drawing. Classroom or Online Lesson.

Art Lesson Plan: Tree Personification Drawing. Classroom or Online Lesson.

This lesson plan was specifically created for remote teaching/learning for my 6th grade Visual Art Students. This is a sketchbook assignment that I give to them in the classroom. This Product Includes: - Assignment details and expectations. - Tips for students. - Rubric for grading. - Many student examples! - Many other visuals depicting various trees with different emotional states. Terms of Use: I appreciate your personal classroom download purchase! I hope you find my product useful to your
Preview of Art Lesson Plan: Artist Exploration & Art Criticism. Classroom or Online Lesson

Art Lesson Plan: Artist Exploration & Art Criticism. Classroom or Online Lesson

This lesson plan was specifically created for remote teaching/learning for my 6th grade Visual Art Students. This is a great introduction into Artist Research and Art Criticism. Students will pick one of the 6 Artist and one of their artworks provided to complete research and critique questions. This Product Includes: - 6 Artists slides with one of their art works for students to complete their Artist Exploration Questions. - A PDF document of the Artist Exploration question worksheet. Terms of
Preview of Art Vocabulary: Elements & Principles Handout

Art Vocabulary: Elements & Principles Handout

A fantastic easy to understand handout of the 14 Elements and Principles of Art! This handout is a helpful starter and study tool to dive right into each of these terms to get your students understanding the building blocks of Art and Design!
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Experience

Proud teacher of Michigan! I have taught Kindergarten through 8th grade Visual Arts in Public, Private and Charter School Settings. I currently teach Visual Arts to Middle School Students grades 6th through 8th. Middle School is my most preferred age group, and I truly feel blessed to love what I do for a living!

Teaching style

I am an educator full of enthusiasm and passion for the arts and teaching. As an art teacher I am dedicated to developing independent thinkers, leaders, and innovators. My hopes are that each child will express themselves in such a way where they will discover individuality, confidence, creative ability, and have fun while doing it!!

My own education history

I graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Visual Arts Education from Wayne State University.