Choice based art room

How to Get Your Choice-Based Room Ready for the School Year Curriculum Approaches % %

Changing your curriculum and/or teaching philosophy can be overwhelming, and at times, you might not know where to begin. This article will take 8 minutes to read.

Adventures from an organized Art Room

Hey fellow art teachers! Ever wonder how to introduce to students to choice based art education? I've gotten so many questions about just how do my students know what supply to choose? How do they get that initial urge just to "play around" out of their systems? Well, here's an overview and glimpse into how I teach my students to choose wisely, and make educated choices that will ensure them success! The first six weeks: Exploratory Learning through Material Exploration Students enter the…

Stumped on fostering student independence? Managing materials and supplies in an elementary school art room can be difficult so check out these 6 ideas!

When it comes to art education, the possibilities are endless. One way to engage students and encourage critical thinking is through choice-based art lessons that provide students with an opportunity for student choice in the classroom. Choice-based art lessons allow students to make decisions about

Your Ultimate Guide to Free Choice in the Art Room % %

The Difference Between TAB and Choice and Why It Matters % %

TAB is an acronym that stands for "Teaching for Artistic Behavior." TAB allows students to have a voice and choice when it comes to the artwork that they are creating. Students are able to explore...

Student success criteria and clear expectations are a major focus for my professional goals this year, I want to share some of the work I done so far. Capturing ideas and planning are the first two steps in the artistic process. This entire wall will be filled with the entire process. Students will be able to look to the wall to 1. know what they should be doing at each step 2. understand what the work looks like 3. understand how the work should impact their project 4. justify the work that…

How I set up my painting center in my tab choice based classroom. Easy anchor charts help them paint independently

A Curriculum That Addresses Adverse Childhood Experience Twenty one percent of all children in the USA under the age of 18 live in poverty. Approximately 50% of all children in the USA will experience their parents separation or divorce. Approximately 1 in 5 children will suffer from a significant form of mental illness during their school years. More than 1 in 5 children are targeted regularly for bullying. Thirty percent of all children in the USA will have experienced three or more…

What is a studio center? It is an area in the classroom that is designated for the organization of supplies that correspond to a certa...

5 Essential Centers for Choice-Based Classrooms Curriculum Approaches % %

Our students have different paces when completing art. But what to do with those who are done early. Check out the fun, creative, and skill oriented centers to enrich your classroom curriculum.

How to set up a fiber arts center in a tab choice based classroom. Fiber arts includes sewing, weaving, embroidery and other projects with materials.

Transform Your Art Room by Assigning 3 Projects at Once Curriculum Design % %

I was playing a game with my brother and got inspired to create an adventurous piece of art!

How to Play "Who's in the Art Room?" Relationship Building % %