Whimsy Workshop Teaching

Whimsy Workshop Teaching

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Valentine’s Day Directed Drawing

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Teachers work hard to add special elements to lessons during any holiday or event. Honestly, this means so much to students! They love having a teacher who cares about their excitement and allows them to share it through fun activities. For example, incorporating fun holiday activities like Valentine’s directed drawings is a great way to combine student excitement with academics. Thankfully, our Valentine’s Day directed drawing video is here to help every student create a fancy heart! 

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Valentine’s Day Writing Prompts

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As candy hearts and Valentine cards fill the store, students cannot wait for February 14th! Instead of love and chocolates, they celebrate friendship and kindness with their classmates. Since these aspects are so important, teachers work hard to add in Valentine’s Day-themed activities. For instance, using Valentine’s Day writing prompts is an incredible way to combine a celebration with academics. Luckily, the February Writing Prompts and Crafts has Valentine’s Day writing activities ready to go! 

February Writing Prompts and Crafts 

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Drawing as a Writing Prompt

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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…]

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