The first week of school was a crazy one! Every day was a modified schedule and specials followed the Monday rotation schedule so we could see every student that first week. Classes came to art for 25 minutes, but by the time they actually arrived (a lot were late) the most they were in the art room was 15-20 minutes. I read the book, Harold and the Purple Crayon, and the children drew their own picture of whatever they wanted with a purple crayon. This gave me a good idea of where each student is in their drawing capabilities, if they could write their name and if there were any fine motor concerns. Students took their paper home with them.
The following is what I taught:
1. Wait on the yellow line in the hall until Mrs. Varda invites students to go into the art room.
2. Sit on the carpet in a circle color of their choice.
3. Repeat the message on the board to learn what will be taught in the art room that day.
4. When a bell rings (I call the bell Elsa), students freeze with your hands on your head.
~when the bell rings 2x, students can "melt" and start cleaning.
5. Lining up on the black line and counting down from 5 or singing a poem to get quiet for the hall.
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