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New School Year!

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Today was our first day of school.  Would you like to see a glimpse of my room?  Any of these pictures you can see larger by clicking on them.


A table displays various gourds and squash from a new school garden, with a sign that reads "School Garden" below it.
Paints
Assorted paintbrushes in tin cans and a doll with painted face on a white shelf, against a light-colored wall, ready for the new school year.
Paintbrushes
A workstation with shelves, papers, folders, a bin of markers, and various office supplies organized on a cart is ready for the new school year.
Free Draw Cart
Classroom with several tables and chairs, computer, bookshelf, and art supplies on shelves. Brightly lit with natural light, ready for the new school year.
View of the classroom.  We have small rooms because we have small classes.
A large tree with a circular bench around its trunk stands in the middle of a green field on an overcast day, marking the start of the new school year.
This is the view from our window.  It is the back of our school.  The playground is to the right and there is a bike trail in the distance.
Wooden shelves filled with various art supplies, including bins of yarn, paint bottles, paper, and other crafting materials—just in time for the new school year.
Miscellaneous supplies
An open pottery kiln is situated next to metal shelves filled with supplies and tools, ready for the new school year in the workshop.
Kiln room
View through the window of an art gallery with colorful star-shaped and grid-patterned artworks on the walls, celebrating the new school year.
                           This is an origami display the other art teacher did with her 7th/8th grade students.                                                                   It is hanging in the ceiling window well.
Colorful patchwork origami project hanging on a wall with a wire mesh in front, bringing a fresh vibe for the new school year.
Close-up of the origami display
Bulletin board titled "Art Mystery Game" with rules and instructions on how to play, displayed on a turquoise background.
Art Mystery Game..  There are 5 artists to figure out based on clues.  The posters were bought from the Nasco catalog.
Decorated gourds arranged on a wooden piano beneath colorful quilt squares on a wall.
Two baskets of assorted gourds and squash on a wooden table with a sign that reads "School Garden" celebrate the new school year.

I’m in charge of Student Council.  Last Spring, we planted a garden and we grew tons of gourds!  The garden is only 4 ft x 4ft, but the gourds spread much further beyond the plot. 

A variety of handmade fabric dolls with unique outfits and hairstyles arranged on a gray background.

These are fabric dolls made by 2nd graders.  They were made 2 years ago with a visiting artist.
A sign that reads "Creativity Test" with directions to invent and draw something to add to the school for the new school year.
First assignment.

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About Marcia Beckett

Marcia is an elementary art teacher and loves painting, drawing, sculpture, art journaling and clay. Her blog, Art is Basic, features many exciting art projects for kids.

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