Connecting with Art

Episode 7: Connecting with Art

This week, Beth speaks with Jessie Street from North Powder Charter School. The conversation centers on how connections with art can help both adults and students. Jessie’s work began part time with elementary and middle school students, and grew to include high school students through grant funding. 

Bringing art into the classroom can integrate into the curriculum,  supports social, emotional learning, or stand alone as art for art’s sake. It allows students to make connections and examine themselves. 

Classroom volunteers can make a big difference when prepping for larger projects. Using recycled materials can often be used for low cost/low mess projects. In Jessie’s experience, making art accessible by allowing students to show up as they are can help students grow in ways they did not expect.

Resources: 

Art Education Resources- Oregon Department of Education  

Lesson Plans and Activities- National Gallery of Art

Websites Every Art Teacher Should Know- The Arty Teacher

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