New Information...

I found a lot of new information in the subscriptions I looked at. This new information consists of specific art projects I would have never thought of using and how to incorporate world-wide topics in the classroom. For instance, one article I read was about creating a bubble-diagram visual for the presidential election. The project included putting specific and factual information about both the candidates and I found this a great way to incorporate such a worldly (and more adult topic) into a children's viewpoint. I also found the Indian rug project very inspiring. I liked how the blogger connected what her students were learning in class to the art project they were creating. Like I said in an earlier post, I am usually more likely to remember art projects I made and what the art project was based off (like what lesson it helped reinforce) then remembering key facts I read in the book. Reading the subscriptions also helped me realize how creative an approach you can go with teaching. There are a ton of ideas out there for teaching that people should be willing to share with you.