A look at practical solutions for a primary math program.
Today I’m sharing a list of simple but effective changes I made in my classroom to make my math program more successful. Hopefully they will help you, too!
THE PROBLEM…
Does this sound familiar to you?
I’d finish a math lesson, and then before students went off to work, I’d ask if there were any questions. All the little heads would shake no, and everyone seemed happy and confident skipping off to their desks.
HOWEVER…
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WHY DIRECTED DRAWING?
There are many reasons to try directed drawing with your students! Here are a few skills and benefits:
improve skills in following directions and attention to detaila fun way to practice fine motor developmentincreased stamina in focus and attentionincreased self-expression and communicating ideasgrowing skills in drawing and appreciation of artperfect for celebrating seasonal content and decorate the classan easy center activity to switch out each weeka fun activity to do at home! Send the link to parents and ask [Read More…]
Directed Drawing is a fun and engaging way to integrate art and writing.
Here are some ways that I use art in my classroom to encourage more writing!
WRITING COMPLIMENTS
After your whole class directed drawing lessons, invite students to do a “gallery walk” around the room to see other students’ work. Then, leave a post-it note beside each picture and assign secret partners. Students study their partner’s drawing and write a compliment on the post-it note. Students love to return to their [Read More…]
Have you tried directed drawing with your students? There are so many ways to use it in the classroom!
COMBINE DRAWING AND WRITING
Use your drawings as writing prompts! You can see more photos of the directed drawing activities we use in my classroom by clicking HERE.
USING DRAWING VIDEOS
These directed drawing videos allow you to walk around and assist students while the video plays – much more relaxing than trying to draw and assist at the same time. Just project [Read More…]
Have you tried directed drawing with your students? There are so many ways to use it in the classroom!
COMBINE DRAWING AND WRITING
Use your drawings as writing prompts! You can see more photos of the directed drawing activities we use in my classroom by clicking HERE.
USING DRAWING VIDEOS
These directed drawing videos allow you to walk around and assist students while the video plays – much more relaxing than trying to draw and assist at the same time. Just project [Read More…]
Have you tried directed drawing with your students? There are so many ways to use it in the classroom!
COMBINE DRAWING AND WRITING
Use your drawings as writing prompts! You can see more photos of the directed drawing activities we use in my classroom by clicking HERE.
USING DRAWING VIDEOS
These directed drawing videos allow you to walk around and assist students while the video plays – much more relaxing than trying to draw and assist at the same time. Just project [Read More…]
Have you tried directed drawing with your students? There are so many ways to use it in the classroom!
COMBINE DRAWING AND WRITING
Use your drawings as writing prompts! You can see more photos of the directed drawing activities we use in my classroom by clicking HERE.
USING DRAWING VIDEOS
These directed drawing videos allow you to walk around and assist students while the video plays – much more relaxing than trying to draw and assist at the same time. Just project [Read More…]
Have you tried directed drawing with your students? There are so many ways to use it in the classroom!
COMBINE DRAWING AND WRITING
Use your drawings as writing prompts! You can see more photos of the directed drawing activities we use in my classroom by clicking HERE.
USING DRAWING VIDEOS
These directed drawing videos allow you to walk around and assist students while the video plays – much more relaxing than trying to draw and assist at the same time. Just project [Read More…]
Have you tried directed drawing with your students? There are so many ways to use it in the classroom!
COMBINE DRAWING AND WRITING
Use your drawings as writing prompts! You can see more photos of the directed drawing activities we use in my classroom by clicking HERE.
USING DRAWING VIDEOS
These directed drawing videos allow you to walk around and assist students while the video plays – much more relaxing than trying to draw and assist at the same time. Just project [Read More…]
Have you tried directed drawing with your students? There are so many ways to use it in the classroom!
COMBINE DRAWING AND WRITING
Use your drawings as writing prompts! You can see more photos of the directed drawing activities we use in my classroom by clicking HERE.
USING DRAWING VIDEOS
These directed drawing videos allow you to walk around and assist students while the video plays – much more relaxing than trying to draw and assist at the same time. Just project [Read More…]
