Outside the Box

     My students (past and present) know that I am not a fan of markers. Crayons are my preferred art medium.  J’adore les crayons!  I like everything about them. . . the shape, the feel, the smell, the colors, the textures you can create. 
      I was browsing through an art gallery in the Short North a few weeks ago and came across an artist, Christian Faur,  who creates unbelievable artwork with the pointed end of crayons.  The effect is similar to pointillism (think Seurant) or pixels or a lite brite. 

      This fall I will be taking a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) course through Miami University. I completed one STEM course this summer. Consequently, my students will be thinking and creating outside their box of crayons.

      I am looking forward to teaching and learning with you. 
                     See you next Tuesday!

Purple, Green and Yellow is available to read right now on Tumblebooks!
Go to  http://www.ghpl.org/kids and click on Tumblebooks.  Enjoy!

Bad Kitty!

     This is what greeted me first thing this morning.  I instantly thought  BAD KITTY !  I was also reminded of the Bad Kitty books we enjoy reading.  I felt a connection to the author, Nick Bruel.

      I have a habit of googling the author of most books that I read. I make a personal connection.   I find it insightful.  Don’t you wonder why authors write the books they write?

 Try googling an author.  I recommend  Beverly Cleary and Rick Riordan for starters.

    When school begins, we will be sharing our summer reading experiences.   Be prepared to share an author website.

      

State Standards Literary Text Benchmarks C and D for 3^rd Grade 

C. Recognize the defining characteristics and features of different types of literary forms and genres.

D. Explain how an author’s word choice and use of methods influences the reader.