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Don't give them free reign on the cite because of some questionableimages, but https://www.pexels.com has royalty free images that you aren't obligated to cite/reference in works. (I mean it's nice to, but from what I can gather it means you won't get sued for using them). This works well if you vet the images yourself and give student access to ones that you approve.

So I took the test probably about 7 years ago I’m pretty sure I used this study: TExES Art EC-12 (178) Secrets Study Guide: TExES Test Review for the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (Mometrix Test Preparation) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1610728947/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_C3p7FbBPAKGXN

I’ve seen my co-op use a photography box for the students to take photos of their ceramics. It’s pretty neat and it’ll give you great pictures for future references. https://www.amazon.com/Product-Photography-Light-Box-Professional/dp/B0B5X4YJ6L/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?adgrpid=55830195837&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3b_lxpzk-wIVBPrICh3PAg0xEAAYASAAEgKTvvD_BwE&hvadid=274702436603&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9053084&...

Agree with all this!

I like the Crayola Oil Pastels-bright vibrant color variety and not too messy or crumbly in my experience.

I think the 10 year old would like the Himi Gouache set-it’s like acrylic and watercolor in one, comes in a easy to carry set, and is great for indoor and outdoor use. https://www.amazon.com/Gouache-Paint-Set-24-Non-Toxic/dp/B086X11M6B

I think they both might benefit from a Strathmore Visual Journey watercolor or mixed media sketchbook: https://www.strathmoreartist.com/visual-journals.html

Watercolor pencils are a hit with both ages!

There's this excellent book I used to use in my studio with some of my students. It's called "The Spirit of Clay" (I'll link it below). It sounds like you're pretty new to ceramics and this is a wonderful resource for beginners and even veterans.

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With your studio background you might be interested in the book Studio thinking From the Start, a K8 educators handbook. Not this week of course! I also came to teaching from studio art as a fill-in, and 22 years later I’m still in the same classroom. Have a great first day & beyond

studio thinking from the start

With the rapid growth in tech I believe it is essential for teachers to begin implementing the subject they are teaching with tech. Like our students of today, it is the future. If a student wants to pursue a career in the arts it is imperative they combine it with tech. #Arttech I thought you might like this article discussing teachers and Pinterest.

http://techcrunch.com/2013/08/13/pinterest-targets-casual-visitors-with-new-pinterest-for-teachers-site-may-add-more-content-hubs-in-future/

Sorry for the late response back, if they’re using chrome books could you have them do a drawing online as a do now. They can create a virtual notebook. I’m fully remote and my kids love using kleki and sketchpad . You can have the kids save their work and submit it on a google classroom page. Or just have them create a folder on google drive that they can share with you. I thought my kids would get sick of online drawings but they’ve really liked it so far.

Also if you’re teaching students to see and draw shapes then you may not have that problem. I don’t think being color blind is inherently anti-racist and your comment doesn’t sound harmful to me. Others might disagree. I am open to being wrong.

Here is one book: https://www.amazon.com/Draw-Black-People-Malik-Shabazz/dp/0578610469

I took a semester long course on Art ed and Non Western art; two textbooks I can recommend to help you best understand non-western cultures art would be

Calliope's Sisters - https://www.amazon.com/Calliopes-Sisters-Comparative-Study-Philosophies/dp/013093609X

And Non Western Art a Brief Guide - https://www.amazon.com/Non-Western-Art-Brief-Guide-2nd/dp/0139000364

Using those I was able to formulate my own lessons on a few different cultures for my middle schoolers

I haven’t found anything online that I love. I want this book but I’m also not thrilled about shelling out almost $100 for it.

Exploring Art

In the meantime, I would highly recommend buying this book: https://smile.amazon.com/Natural-Way-Draw-Working-Study/dp/0395530075

If it's Tempera and it starts to smell like sulfur, trash it. If it's separated but doesn't smell you could remix it and save the $20. I have had my TA's remix some gallons which separated over the summer using one of these. (You'll have to get a gallon container separate, amazon sells them, but also hardware stores)

Foam sheets work well. You can scratch into them with the end of a paintbrush handle or something similar.

Here is a link to foam sheets our museum uses:

https://www.amazon.com/INOVART-Presto-Econo-Printing-Plates/dp/B0044S89F2

UHU Tac https://www.amazon.com/removable-reusable-objects-surfaces-99683/dp/B0000AQODM aka poster tac, will stick reasonably light stuff to textured walls and let them come off again pretty well.

you might know it as the white stuff that comes with glow in the dark stars.

I have written lots of curriculum. I wouldn't buy, I'd create a "theme" and work from there. It is better IMHO to find your own voice. For one of my Art 1, classes, I based my themes on "How Art Made the world." For each chapter/theme, he presents, I tried to create a project. For Drawing I, I used "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain." Find a source material and find your voice.

It really depends on the district. Yes, some schools in Texas will just want you to get certified, you can really have any degree. Some schools will want specific majors.

I'm looking to apply to schools for fall because I'm graduating in May. And a lot of them make you promise to get your masters in 6 years. It depends on the principle and district policy.

My advice if you want to really be marketable is to get certified in art! There are books available to study but honestly if you've taken studio art classes most of the questions shouldn't be too difficult I'd brush up on classroom management and logistic material. This is the book I used for the Texas certification.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1610728947/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qP-zybNE8R9ZF

ALSO. GET ESL CERTIFIED. most districts require it here in Texas!! There's a test just like for art!! It wasn't required to be taken for my major but I wish it was because it's super important if you want to get hired. So I'm studying and going to take it!

Best of luck!!

My school library and local public library has dozens of books and I copied pages. There's also a blogger I found on Pinterest who does nice 'step by step, how to draw a ____' style posts. I print 4 copies (4 students sit at each table) and put the copies in a plastic protector and they rotate around the room and change every 8 art classes. Some of them build off others. I found one book on how to draw The Simpson's characters, so one Warm Up might show how to draw Lisa Simpson's face, then the next different emotions, then the next her whole body. (this book: http://www.amazon.com/Simpsons-Handbook-Secret-Tips-Pros/dp/0061231290/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1427054789&sr=8-2&keywords=how+to+draw+the+simpsons)