Tag Archives: 1st grade

Distance Learning Resources

Posted on March 16, 2020 by explorecreate

I’ve been meaning to use this blog as a way to curate some of my YouTube videos.  The current need for distance learning resources has finally given me the nudge that I needed.  It is still a work in progress … Continue reading →

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Bleezer’s Ice Cream – 1st attempt at “flipping the art room”

Posted on May 19, 2016 by explorecreate

I’ve often thought about creating instructional videos, but I am one of those people who are VERY UNCOMFORTABLE in front of a camera.  I was less nervous when I jumped out of an airplane than I am every time I … Continue reading →

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Building Projects with Legos

Posted on November 14, 2015 by explorecreate

Every year I try out a few experimental projects.  If they are successful, we use them again.  If not, we learn something from it and move on.  A recent experiment involved printing with Legos because… who doesn’t love Legos? The … Continue reading →

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Simple 3-D Mask

Posted on November 12, 2015 by explorecreate

Teacher Tips: This easy mask project always has a high success rate.  I usually have students make and paint the masks on day one.  Hold off on stapling under after the paint dries. On day two, we staple then embellish … Continue reading →

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