1. Partner Up! During the classroom discussion about the artworks, ask a question and have the students stand up and share their responses with the student next to them. This not only gets the “wiggles” out but also allows every … Continued
Summer is once again, coming to an end and fall is just around the corner. September is not only a great month for this seasonal transition, but it gives us all a chance to appreciate those warm colors that represent … Continued
The February 2012 issue of National Geographic contains two interesting stories for Art Docents. Pick up a copy and see stunning photographs of an exotic, new foreign city Astana, the new capital of Kazakhstan. Why is Kazakhstan of interest to … Continued
Last week my children and I watched “Midnight in Paris” a movie that depicts some famous artists including Salvador Dali, the most prominent Surrealist artist. Dali is featured in our Art Docent Program’s fifth grade lesson on Cubism and Surrealism. … Continued