Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Winter Art Worksheets for Early Finishers
Art subs will love you if you leave something for the kids to do after their lesson is done. Check out my worksheet for early finishers: Create a Nutcracker Worksheet
Here's another that I created that might work well for you at this time of year.
or this favorite, Early Finishers - Create a Gingerbread House
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Art Sub Plan - Imagination Drawing
Art Sub Plan Using Imagination
It is based on this book, ““If.......”, by Sarah Perry. (Not an affiliate link, btw.). Here’s the blurb from the book. “ Take a fantastical journey through an inspiring world where anything can happen: leaves turn into fish, cats fly with wings, humans have tails, frogs eat rainbows, and dreams become visible.
First published in 1995, Sarah Perry’s delightful picture book of “surreal possibilities” was the Getty’s first children’s title. Twenty-five years later it remains a visual feast that children of all ages enjoy.”
That sounds like a book that would be a good addition to your classroom library in addition to having. Good lead-in for this lesson.
Friday, November 18, 2016
Patterned Landscapes - Art Sub Plan Elementary
Patterned Landscapes for Elementary Art Sub Plans
Here are some visuals for a landscape lesson that anyone could teach. It could be great for an art sub.Other Lessons Idea on my Blog about Pattern
Complete Lesson at My TPT Shop: Art Sub Lessons
***Originally I had linked to a lesson about patterned landscapes on a site called "Relief Teaching Ideas," but that site no longer exists.
Thursday, November 10, 2016
How to Draw a Turkey in Disguise
Create A Turkey in Disguise - Printable Worksheet
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Preparing for an Art Sub
Preparing for an Art Sub
I believe that in sub planning, more is more. Give the sub lots of help. Give them contingency plans for if the kids finish early or is the class is short. Help them to not be left in a lurch. What a nightmare to be in a room of strange kids with nothing to do. Sheesh. I just got a cold chill down my spine.
More Posts about Planning for a Sub
Here are a couple of other posts about preparing for an art sub. Emergency Art Sub Plan for Kindergarten. This one links to a post from Mr. E about when he had to be that sub. A class' sub didn't show up and he had to double up kindergarten classes, by himself, with no help. There are also links to free resources to help you.
Setting Up for a Sub This one is from That Little Art Teacher. She leads you through how to get ready for a sub. Let me tell you, planning for this in advance will make your absences much easier to deal with. They are NO FUN.
More Resources
I sell art lesson plans and activities. One thing I always, always, always wanted to have on hand for my art sub was activities for early finishers. Here are some in my TPT shop that you should check out. Most are only .99 and believe me, they may be a realy life saver for your sub.
Click here if you want activites to engage those early finishers:
Preparing for a Maternity Sub in the Art Room
Preparing for a Maternity Sub in the Art Room
I have written another “Preparing to Go on Leave” post here: Preparing for Leave. This one is also thorough. It is by Katie Morris.
I would also suggest that you visit my TeachersPayTeachers shop for Art Sub Lessons. There are many resources already prepared for your sub. Don't spend all that time trying to write plans. I have already done that for you!
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Draw a Turkey in Disguise - Art Worksheets Printable
Draw a Turkey in Disguise - Art Worksheets Printable
What is a sub or teacher to do when students finish their lesson early? That's the time when behavior problems often occur. So here is a fun and creative worksheet to have at hand for just that circumstance. You can find it here at my TeachersPayTeachers shop.
Friday, October 21, 2016
Art Sub Plan - Faux Stained Glass
Art Sub Plan - Faux Stained Glass
As a retired art teacher who subs, I appreciate being able to teach a lesson that will keep the students engaged and that will turn out well. That lesson needs to be able to keep the kids interested for a whole class period. This lesson from Crayola looks as though it will fit the bill. Check it out here: Faux Stained Glass Art Lesson Plan
Friday, September 30, 2016
Elementary Art Sub Plan - Setting Up for a Sub
Setting Up for a Sub
One of the most difficult parts about art sub planning, is trying to do it at the last minute. That is NO FUN!!!!! When you are stressed or not feeling well is a horrible time to try and create a good experience for a substitute teacher or your students.
As someone who subbed for a while after retirement, I can tell you that those hastily put together lessons plans are HORRIBLE TO TEACH. Please do better.
Here is a post about setting up for a sub that includes a bonus. The comments are also full of great sub lesson ideas! This is from That Little Art Teacher. This is the way to go! Do yourself a favor and prepare well before you get in a last minute prep situation.
Monday, September 26, 2016
Art Sub Plan - Shoeprint Designs
Shoeprint Design Art Sub Plan for Middle School and Elementary
Originally, I posted a link for this lesson over at Raising Arizon Kids, however their blog is no longer available. So, I looked up "shoe print art" and found some other great ideas. Check out this lesson on the blog Kinderart. They use shoe shapes to inspire other things.
Here are also some cool images of footprints on Flickr.
by Bryce Bradford
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