Art Is / Art Isn't

I always do this activity before the first Art project of the year. We make a list of what Art IS, and what Art ISN'T. This really helps them set their own expectations of what finished art projects should look like, and that it really does take time and should be neat, but doesn't have to be perfect. We bring these points up periodically so they can evaluate how they are working. I don't grade them on the perfection of the art, but their willingness to try new things!

Movie Themed Classroom

This is my 2nd year doing a movie themed classroom, and I love it! I'm so excited to incorporate this theme even more in my classroom this year. Here are a few of my bulletin boards that I've set up for the beginning of the year.

 This is the bulletin board for the hallway. Once I get my class list, their names will each be put on a gold star and posted!

This is probably my favorite bulletin board so far.

Back to School Night

Got this idea from Pinterest (isn't it great!) for a "Parent Wishes" jar to set out during Back to School night. Parents write what they want for their child for the school year. What a cool way to see what the parents want for the child, and to be able to make their wishes come true that school year!

More to come...