This week has been hectic and crazy, but super successful as far as a teacher. On Monday (thank goodness it was a holiday) - First my husband and I designed two different designs that could be used for screen printing for a school event I was hosting this past Thursday night. He is a lot better at drawing on the computer than I am, so I sat by him and directed him on what I was wanting, what a trooper! Then following YouTube tutorials I taught myself how to create silk screens for screen printing. I was super nervous that it wouldn't work - but it was successful!
On Tuesday, back at school, I had two parents help me hang up an art show for all of my 2nd grade students. The show consisted of art inspired by some of our favorite books or illustrators. This year we are doing a lot of different activities to promote reading so I thought I would base the art show around reading as well to have the cross curricular connections. The show also consisted of over 300 works of art, each student had 3 pieces represented.
On Thursday was the actual event, I set up a screen printing station where students could screen print their own reading tote to carry their books in. The halls were filled with families that came to support their child's art, and they were so excited to leave with a hand made tote they got to create that night. Everyone kept asking "how much does this cost?" - I teach at the lowest economic school in our district, but thanks to Donorschoose.org and with donations I received to do the screen printing and the totes I was so happy to say "IT'S FREE!" - I love to be able to offer free, fun services to the community whenever possible.
The event was fast and furious, and I was so busy with the screen printing I hardly had a moment to look around and soak it all in. I love it when we can open the doors to our school the community and offer them a hands on experience that the whole family can enjoy. It was truly a successful night.
I believe one gift as teacher we can give back to our students and our community is to offer memorable moments like this to our families.
Here are some pictures from the event!
And here are some videos!
very cool!!!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful. You might use your blog and photos and send out a press release. It's amazing.
ReplyDeleteWow! That would be awesome Lynn!
DeleteThis is amazing. I always admire teachers that show the art work of every student but THREE of each student is wonderful. And letting them do their own printing is a great art lesson in itself.
DeleteFabulous Carleen! What a beautiful gift you are to your school and community!!
ReplyDeleteI love the interaction between students, parents, and teachers. What a beautiful way to inspire your community!
ReplyDeleteCarleen you are just killing it! This is truely inspiring. Making connections with other subjects and content areas. Bringing in the community to take part. Forming memories. Getting the broader community involved with donations. A true master class in out reach!
ReplyDeleteLove it Carleen, opening "DOORS" to our school community, building community through art. Great work, you are gifted!
ReplyDeleteWow! I love it. How do you feel your students are reacting to the silkscreen process? My high school kids did not like it much at first.
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