Miss Art of Teaching

Instagram has been quite addictive! I have broken the promise of only posting one photo a day. I should have probably known better since I LOVE taking photos. There is just so much that I want to share during my day to day teaching. Sometimes I share about the artworks which my students make, other times I focus on the classroom decorations or classroom systems that I have in place. I also like to share teacher outfits and ideas from my blog posts. so.... Some days you can have a mixture of really good classes and some that can tear you apart. But you keep doing what you do because teaching is more than a job. If you can't teach them today, you can teach them tomorrow. And this pretty much sums up today! It was quite difficult with one class today but hey... we learn from these experiences. Without a challenge, we can never grow to become an even better teacher.

I love blogging and it has been quite addictive. It is a great way to sit back and reflect on what is working and what needs improvement. Since making this blog (early this year), I have been interested in DIY projects and creating resources that help tackle/prevent issues from arising in my classroom. I have improved with my classroom management skills and resource making skills. Students respect the classroom space as there are structures and routines in place. They can see that I take pride in my classroom space and thus, they also respect the space more. My passion for teaching is getting stronger. It is my fifth year teaching and I feel like there is so much to learn and do! Today, I plan to share a list of Facebook groups that I follow and some of the places where I contribute ideas and resources. Sometimes I link my blog to the post, sometimes I am just happy to show a picture. I love how all the Facebook groups connect teachers around the world. I am based in Australia b...

I've had a really good week with my classes. I enjoyed knowing my students more and being able to teach my content with little disturbance. I hoped they enjoyed their time in the art classroom. Throughout this week I focused on understanding the ALARM matrix, getting out my Year 11 theory assessment task, making my students aware of their time management and productivity during class time, assisting Year 7 with their self-portrait drawings and decorating my classroom. During the week I also focused on looking for more prizes for the school rewards system: Vivo miles. I posted on different Facebook groups and had one response from a gentleman who works for Eckersley. He is offering art supplies and free medium workshops. I also promoted new prizes on assembly, through the school Facebook page and through student's notices. Students are snapping up raffle tickets to build a higher chance of winning a double pass to our local wildlife park. On the side, I am still activ...