what do you get when you add roomfulls of excited art students together with 217 brand new sketchbooks and micron pens? a whole lot of creativity! this is an actual photo from my office after i unpacked the bulk order from Blick. it's been like an early Christmas at our school as we launch our own version of the sketchbook project. since i've never done something like this with 1-6th grade before, there's a fun edge of discovery together as we go. i buy up books filled with ideas; everything from zentangle (which is very relaxing and which they love) to books showing other artist's sketchbooks. we've also had meaningful discussions and spontaneous sharing has opened up during drawing about everything from finding their purpose and not being afraid to make mistakes to what is in their heart that gives them joy and what they want to sketch next. most all of our students are thinking about their Christmas lists, because they want art supplies! what better gift could a teacher ask for? i'll keep you posted on our project. now all i need is an airstream trailer for the may 2014 art show. know of any?
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