Artopotamus

Oh, the joy.  Smelly markers!  This week, I've decided to introduce my 2nd graders to the sheer wonder of Mr. Sketch markers, and all...

Right now I have a group of 5th graders whom I adore.  I've taught them since they were in Kindergarten, and this is the first time I...

I have recently decided that I probably have a mild case of ADD.  Perhaps this has developed in my adulthood, but perhaps I've always ha...

Lately I've been really getting annoyed at how long it takes kids to choose and sharpen pencils.  It's about as long as it takes me ...

I love using the sketchbooks !  Today I decided to try having them out while I'm introducing a lesson and asking the kiddos to take note...

Yes.  You read that right.  Paint.  It has chocolate in it.  It smells like chocolate.  It looks like chocolate, and it has a cool texture w...