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handmade…

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in the Classroom

a few favorite pieces made by my self and some students at school this Spring…I’m in a paper cutting kind of mood and also, I made a few ceramic pieces that I’d like to turn in a jewelry piece soon. Below, paper mobiles, a quick project to pass the time in class by a some students.

summer’s end

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in the backyard / in the Classroom / Life

Things have begun to change quickly around here, but the heat waves and ever-rising temperatures have remained the one true, dependable constant throughout this short, short summer. As August draws to a close already, Houstonians have given up their complaints of being hot and have just complied with this inevitable sweaty lifestyle. Photographs of 100+ degree temperatures still manage to pop up on INstagram, and I guess I’m just biding the time until I start […]

school’s out…

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in the Classroom / Life

I can’t believe I’ve already gone through my first year of teaching. The time has really gone by so quick, I can barely believe that only last August, I was in my classroom putting up posters and nervously planning lessons. Less than a year ago, I started another blog in order to inspire myself and hopefully others out there with my students’ art. Now, going through the blog posts and posting up the last project […]

round & round…

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in the Classroom

I’ve been doing well so far with not staying too late in the classroom during the weekdays, even though this week has been full of meetings and Open House shenanigans. I’m taking a step back to enjoy the beautiful weather and Tet this weekend. The kids have been doing so awesome. I’ve really been enjoying grading these Van Gogh paintings of theirs. See more here.