Happy New School Year!

Posted on August 15, 2011 by artlessonsforkids

Good Luck!

I just wanted to wish everyone here a wonderful new school year filled with success and memorable teaching moments. You are all AMAZING and special because teaching art to children of all ages is one of the most satisfying jobs I can think of. Do you agree?

Dad cutting up sugar cane-yum!

Some news for you…I won’t be teaching this year because I decided to take a much wanted sabbatical year off and return to Bolivia. I left home in 1999 and although I have been here for short holidays, I really wanted my son to experience having a grandfather and to learn about his own cultural heritage. As for dad, well he has no clue what it’s like to be a full time grandfather other than the short moments he gets during holidays. By the time he has finally made a connection with any of the kids, the holidays are over.

This major decision of mine to just stop and chill was tough and way out of character for me but I am so happy and grateful this opportunity came about and that I finally embraced it rather than put it off like I did for the last 11 years. At times I just panic and think to myself if this is right, what am I going to do for an income, bla bla bla and you know what? It is ALL GOOD- I truly believe and feel this!

Starting October though I will be on the hunt again looking for another international teaching adventure somewhere in the world because I know that’s where I like to be. This doesn’t mean you won’t see art projects and lessons here at Art Lessons for Kids. I am here for YOU this whole year! Please drop me a line anytime if you need any ideas, have any questions or just want to say hi. I sincerely mean this 🙂

New e-books will be in the works, maybe some online workshops and lots and lots of ideas for you to use in your classrooms. Did you know Art Lessons for Kids has a Facebook page and you can follow my adventures on Twitter (@Ms_Alejandra)? Click on over!

Here’s to your continued success today and every day. As I always say to my students..” There are no mistakes in art. Just treat them as opportunities to create something much more exciting and better than you ever dreamed of!”–applies to life, don’t you think?

Abstract Art in Grade Three

Posted on June 26, 2011 by artlessonsforkids

Creating abstract art has been incredibly popular with all my grades this year. I gave my grade three students the opportunity to paint yet another abstract but this time using acrylic paints or watercolors. The result was stunning! I gave … Continue reading →

Clay Fun in Grade Five!

Posted on May 19, 2011 by artlessonsforkids

Aah the joys of working with clay! It’s that time of the year where we all explore clay and create amazing pieces of art. Rolling, pinching, scoring, making slabs =fun, fun, FUN!

Take a sneek peek at what is happening in grade three and five right now…

Chinese wall pockets in grade three.

These are turning out gorgeous. This has been a real learning experience for the kids and they are doing such a great job. These are almost finished and need the details on the pockets.

Bird houses/luminaries in grade five

This has been a huge and rewarding challenge for us all. My students are doing such a wonderful job and each house is looking so different and unique to each child. I can’t wait to show you how these look when they are finished!

Slab making after using the throw method

Scoring with the ‘buddy’ sticks

As soon as these projects are finished I’ll post the final pieces–I can’t wait!!

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