First Week

We are just finishing up our first week of school and most classes are already involved in their first art project.  I worked very hard to make my room very different this year... Moving furniture, removing furniture, and most importantly bringing more color to the room.   Here are some pictures of my work in progress...




This year I re-arranged the tables so four students can sit at each table, allowing me to remove an entire table from the room, helping to open up the space.  I also was inspired by other blogs and changed my table numbers hanging above each table to famous artist throughout history.

I found these cool adhesive color wheels on CafePress.com that I attached to the center of each table.  Each student now has a handy dandy reference to the color wheel and a color assigned to their seat.  This is another way I can direct my students efficiently throughout their art class. 

 

Inspired by a sign I re-pinned on Pinterest.com, I added Art Jobs that match up to their seating assignments.  This is a new concept for me and the students, but again I believe it will help make class run smoothly. 

 

 

 

Here is my new and improved Art Room Library.  I am having so much fun finding books to add to the library. Students may choose to read a book if there is anytime left in class after they have finished their art project. 

 

 

Every table has a Table Caddy that matches with their artist.  This will hopefully let me keep better track of the supplies and now the students don't need to bring anything with them to the art room!

 

 

This is the start to our hallway tree.  Students in all grade levels are creating some type of "leaf" for our growing tree!  I am looking forward to the finished product that will have over 450 "leaves" on it!