Article Index

This is an index of articles that I've written to detail projects or concepts, or tools that relate to TAB choice-based pedagogy.

Large, Multi-child Loom - One Each – Commercial looms are expensive but we REALLY needed a big loom in the fabric arts center. After I decided on the size I needed and surveyed the tools I had in my workshop, I came up with this design. This article provides a materials list, plans, and a process for making a loom suitable for K-5 classroom weaving.

[PDF] Mini-Lessons by Studio – Here is a list of the mini-lessons I use throughout the year, organized by studios in our classroom.

[PDF] Studio EALR Connections – The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction mandates standards for art instruction. These are called "Educational Academic Learning Requirements" (EALR). This is my mapping of EALRs as they connect to studio lessons in my classroom.

[PDF] Collaboration Protocol for a TAB Classroom – Team teaching and collaboration are exciting ways to strengthen connections between regular classrooms and our art studio. Here is a brief document designed to help frame the discussion.

[PPT] The Care and Feeding of a TAB Choice Based Art Program – Here's the TAB presentation I shared at our state's annual art teacher convention in October of 2009. You'll find the Eight Habits of Mind framework, pictures of my students, and resources you can follow for more information.

Gradebook and Seating Chart – There are as many ways to organize a TAB classroom as there are TAB teachers. Here's an article that briefly shares some of my systems for putting a grade book and seating chart together.

Your Wonderful Resources....

Joyce...These documents are simply too good to pass up for any aspiring or up and coming choice based art education practitioner....I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to write, organize and post these jewels for folks to use...For any art teacher who is considering a change, these documents catalyze and inspire one to take action. Many, many thanks...cg

Why thank you, Clyde. I

Why thank you, Clyde. I love having all the possibilities (and I'm still adding to my lists) set out in front of me. It keeps me on my toes and ensures that my offerings for the kids stay fresh.

Joyce