Amanda Koonlaba 8/13/22 Amanda Koonlaba 8/13/22

3 Favorite Hallway Student Work Displays for Showcasing Artwork at School

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4 Nifty Tips for Repurposing Classroom Junk to Create Unique and Intriguing Fairytale Castles

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Quick and Irresistible Abstract Collage Self-Portrait Art Lesson for Kids

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Using Students’ Names to Create Unique Symmetry Artwork

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How to Use Symmetry to Create Cheerful Artwork Celebrating Student Names

Amanda Koonlaba 7/13/22 Amanda Koonlaba 7/13/22

A Motto for Every Student

“In this class, we share, we love, we laugh, and we grow. We are all in this together. We are all good. And we can all be successful,” say my students and I as we begin class. This is our motto, and it’s one of my favorite things to do with my class. We sign the motto in American Sign Language (ASL) as we say it.

Amanda Koonlaba 7/5/22 Amanda Koonlaba 7/5/22

Fascinating Nancy Graves Inspired Art Lesson Kids Will Want to Make

Amanda Koonlaba 6/28/22 Amanda Koonlaba 6/28/22

Solving a Long-Ignored Competency Problem in Art Teacher Professionalism

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Fun and Colorful Yellow Submarine Fabric Art Project for Kids

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Fun and Easy Pop Art Self Portraits With a Twist for Elementary Class

Complete your pop art unit with this pop art self portrait! I’ll walk you through how I brought this lesson to life, and give you ideas for bringing it into your own classroom.

Amanda Koonlaba 6/8/22 Amanda Koonlaba 6/8/22

How Students Can Better Understand Symbolism in Literature and Art

Symbolism in art and literature have a lot in common. In this blog, we will explore some common ways symbolism is used, and how you can dive deep into symbolism with students.

Amanda Koonlaba 6/7/22 Amanda Koonlaba 6/7/22

Art is at the Core: Barrington Washington

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Trust : A Game Changer for My Classroom

“I trust you”: A Game Changer for My Classroom

Trust is a crucial component of any relationship, especially for student-teacher relationships. More importantly, we must empower our students to trust themselves to independently make decisions.

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How to Beautifully Describe Porcelain Works of Art with Vivid Language

In this post, we will be using images of porcelain works of art as a prompt to help students discover vivid adjectives to describe art. Students often struggle to find words to describe art, but through this art activity, we can help them dig deeper and become more expressive.