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Can’t Make a Choice
I run a nearly 100% choice art room. Kids get to choose things like what they work on, where they sit, what materials to use, the size of their…
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The Different and Unfamiliar
As an art educator, I try not to impose my sensibilities, my taste, my preferences on my students work. Sure, I share them with my students because in them,…
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Moods
#4OCF is taking a Summer Vacation for two weeks! But don't worry, we'll be sharing some of our favorite posts during this time. Trevor is up this week with…
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Creating versus Creativity
Just because a student creates a product doesn’t mean they are exhibiting or developing or practicing creativity. For instance, if a student merely follows the directions and creates a…
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Ending with Choice
This is the second year that I have run a 100% choice art room. One of the unforeseen benefits has been it’s created a much better end to my…
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20 Words. Great Artists.
20 words. 10 sticky notes, 2 words each. Trying to spark ideas, thoughts, debate, questions, conversation. Let us know what you think at #4OCF on Twitter. Rich (@RACzyz)
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Why the Arts Matter
Great music fosters joy and connection. Great books foster joy and connection. Great plays foster joy and connection. Great artworks foster joy and connection. The arts foster joy…
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Considering Scale
My friend Dave is an artist. He goes by the name MOMO. He paints murals that are quite large. In Philadelphia, for instance, he has a mural that is…
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You Don’t Have To Like Art
I’m an art teacher. but I tell my students this all the time, “You don’t have to like art. I get it. Art’s not everyone's thing.” When…