Collaboration

Here are a few collaborative art ideas for when your students need a change of pace. For example, after a long lesson or a project that requires a lot of focus and concentration, a collaborative lesson is a perfect reset. They give students a chance to think quickly, be creative, and most of all – collaborate! Not only does collaboration help prepare them for the real world, but these activities end up being some of my students’ favorite lessons.

It all started with a field trip to the local trash dump and recycling center. The kids saw so much trash and recyclables in the dumping area. The workers were letting us know that we needed to help by reducing, reusing and recycling. They let us know that we were the solution the our worlds trash problem! When we got back to school, we discussed how we could help here in our classroom. We recycle paper and decided we needed to be diligent in continuing that. They became very intrigued by...

Elements murals inspired by Kandinsky. With some tweaking this could be a really cool project.

We started off the school year with the best ice breaker that I randomly saw on a elementary teacher’s TikTok! I tied four pieces of yarn to a marker and the students had to make a collaborat…

We started off the school year with the best ice breaker that I randomly saw on a elementary teacher’s TikTok! I tied four pieces of yarn to a marker and the students had to make a collaborat…

Inquiring Minds: Mrs. Myers' Kindergarten: From Trash To Chihuly: Building 21st Century Skills Through Art In The Classroom

Inquiring Minds: Mrs. Myers' Kindergarten: From Trash To Chihuly: Building 21st Century Skills Through Art In The Classroom

Collaborative circle painting lesson that can be adapted for any age group via Rachel Armentano of Harbor Creative Arts.

sorry, couldn't locate a source for this photo This might take a while to complete (I rarely take a sick day), but I found my newest and best (I think) ever sub plan. Are you like me? I rarely plan for those days when I have to be out and end up dashing around madly pulling things together last minute and being hectic when least want to. This image inspired me to put a sub kit together that includes a lesson plan, markers and pre-cut papers. Now I'm always prepared with a grab and go lesson...

The beginning of a new school year is exciting but can also be a little bit nerve-racking for children and teachers alike! The first days need to fulfil several objectives including allowing everybody to settle in, to begin to re-connect/make new connections and to be filled with enthusiasm for the year ahead. Whole school or class projects are a great way to start the year with a bang, so here are 16 ideas to inspire and make everybody feel part of the team.

Kids can make something pretty incredible when they pool their talents. Great ideas directly from art teachers.

Kids can make something pretty incredible when they pool their talents. Great ideas directly from art teachers.

Kids can make something pretty incredible when they pool their talents. Great ideas directly from art teachers.

Kids can make something pretty incredible when they pool their talents. Great ideas directly from art teachers.