I am finding it hard to focus when the methods of communication involve technology and data connections. Cellular conversations audio, text, video… etc.
Drink water. I let go by dancing. I learned a long time ago that my voice is not my main form communication. I enjoy movement although I shy away from attention. Play some music and let the music carry you away. Enjoy a dance party. Enjoy the spatial arts.
I find it difficult to stay connected via video, recording, or internet-based resource. Even the music I am listening to is played by streaming or am/fm radio. Is it not better to go to the source – stream – or make your own music?
Find an old treasure and rediscover it with your family. Teach your children about you. May they discover who they are along the journey.
Make a list of the books you brought from school. What did you learn from them? Would you recommend it to someone else?
If you are looking up resources and looking through the windows of the world web, some links that have brought me joy will be listed below. If you dig deep into past posts here, you’ll most likely find plenty of idea dumps and random links. Apologies, as you know that the internet is a living thing.
I love traveling. I love art. Virtual museum visits. Experiment with games that let you play creatively. Find a book, read it, and reproduce it or improve it. What is it missing? Pick up a tool and simply doodle or draw an observation. Write your thoughts down. Send mail. Read lots of books.
Design a solution for a problem you have noticed or experienced.
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems/
https://pbskids.org/scribblesandink/draw
https://cassiestephens.blogspot.com/
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Art-With-Mrs-E/Price-Range/Free
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Elementary-Arts/Price-Range/Free
https://www.crayola.com/lesson-plans/
https://www.artsology.com/games.php
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-WcbYJeYrORqnVTzBoApA
https://www.tate.org.uk/kids/games-quizzes/street-art
You’ll find plenty of lists and resources online. Direct your search. I advise installing and Ad-block extension to avoid accidental clicks and marketing. More sites & interactive activities (please tell me which ones you enjoy).
I am currently working on graphic design skills with Adobe Spark.
More sites & interactive activities (please tell me which ones you enjoy).
https://www.nga.gov/education/families/an-eye-for-art.html
https://www.nga.gov/education/families/look-together.html
https://www.nga.gov/education/kids/kids-app.html
https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/collection
https://postalmuseum.si.edu/stamp-collecting
Enjoy a virtual museum Field trip !?
https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/75809/12-world-class-museums-you-can-visit-online
https://naturalhistory.si.edu/visit/virtual-tour
CLASSROOM ART TEACHER!
No ART Sub?! Apologies for my absence and change of plans for the day. Please make the most of this time with your students. Try a creative approach in your class studies. Below are some ideas and links. Let me know how your class went and feel free to share ideas for future collaboration with me.
Materials: pencils, erasers, crayons, markers, fun random materials, recyclables, etc…
Draw an illustration
Observe and sketch an object (from nature, favorite toy, shoe, friend/model)
Create a poster
Collection of Interactive Music games that can be linked to art.
https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/
Recommended for Kindergarten: Kandinsky
Work with your class to create a musical composition through lines and shapes.
Give each student a turn to leave their mark.
https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Kandinsky
Quick, Draw – I have shared this with students. Give each student a turn to try the 20 second drawing challenge. Study the results at the end and play again. To give more students the opportunity to play, I’ll invite them each to get their own white board and dry-erase marker to play along until their turn is up.
https://quickdraw.withgoogle.com/
VIDEOS:
Mati & Dada share insights in art history as they jump into Masterworks and interact with the artists.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR2NlUr0yPuqRxZN_7ItHog
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJCeGYRoinsDybA8SOzkd6Q/playlists
Infinity Reflected 