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Grade 3 Designed Curriculum

12/12/2015

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I gave my Grade 3 students the opportunity this year to write their own Art Curriculum. In other words, they told me what they would like to learn and do; and the results have been amazing!

The above work was made by a boy who swore that he had never made his own transformer before. But using just cardboard and a few rubber bands, he made a car that refolded into an alien robot! All without drawing or planning in advance; he knew exactly how to create the vision he had in his mind.

As I tell my kids, I try to give them as much opportunity as possible to think for themselves; not mimic my thinking. It's always inspiring and exciting to see what kids will create when given the chance!
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    Art Educator with 10+ years of teaching experience in 4 countries, including International Baccalaureate and American curriculums. Unique skills and experiences include Art History Educator at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, museum exhibited Artist, manager of professional fine art/commercial studio, and workshop leader in Positive Education. ​

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