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The Beginning of the Year vs. The End of the Year

We're approaching the most wonderful time in the school year. That time we've been looking forward to ever since we walked through the doors back in August/September. Yup, that's right, the end of...

May 2, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

Human Biology 101: 1st Grader Edition

A couple of weeks ago I took my first graders outside for art. We were engaged in a drawing scavenger hunt. The students were tasked with drawing any natural things that they could find. The...

Apr 21, 2013 Like

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Dear Followers,

Dear Followers, I'd like to take this moment to address a few... housekeeping items, if you don't mind. First off, welcome to my new followers. I am continuously amazed that I have 8 followers, let...

Mar 20, 2013 Like

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Give Me 5!

A quick look at the clock shows that you have five minutes until the next class arrives. Five minutes. No worries. You've got this. You pop out of your classroom and quickly head to the other end...

Mar 8, 2013 Like

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Overheard in the Art Room

"My closet is going to be the size of a poor person's bedroom." -5th Grade Student (Jaw, meet the floor. Floor, my jaw.)

Feb 28, 2013 Like

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I Know Why the Art Teacher Cries

... because of paper cuts. And cardboard cuts. ... because she just sat in a puddle of water. Again. ... because it's only Wednesday, but it has felt like Thursday for two days now. ... because she...

Feb 21, 2013 Like

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You Can't Say That in the Art Room

Phrases and Questions I'd Like to Ban from My Art Room "I can't." "But it doesn't look like yours." "Did I do this right?" "Can you do it for me?" And my most recent biggest pet peeve... "Is this...

Feb 14, 2013 Like

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Dear 5th Grade Teacher

Dear 5th Grade Teacher, Hi. How ya' doin'? It's me, your friendly "neighborhood" art teacher. I feel it is important to keep classroom teachers informed, not only of good and bad behavior in the...

Feb 13, 2013 Like

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In the spirit of recent events, I present to you...

The Washington Monument. You're welcome.

Jan 23, 2013 Like

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Happy 2013!

Happy New Year! I have no idea what 2013 has in store, but I do know that I have a new toy that I'm thrilled to play around with! Mr. ATHG surprised me with a Bamboo Pen and Touch Tablet by Wacom.*...

Jan 2, 2013 Like

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Some Words on the Recent Tragedy

I don't feel like this is the venue to discuss this tragedy, but I feel I would be remiss if I don't address it. My heart goes out to the families of all involved in Friday's tragic events. As a...

Dec 16, 2012 Like

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5 Reasons Why You Should Vote for ATHG as Art Ed Blog of the Year

Art Teachers Hate Glitter is a unique art education blog. Quick. Name your top 5 favorite art ed humor blogs. What's that? You could only come up with one? Hmm... that's what I thought. There are a...

Dec 10, 2012 Like

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Misheard in the Art Room

"These cows look like romantic turtles." -5th Grade Student

Dec 6, 2012 Like

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10 More Things An Elementary Art Teacher Will Never Tell You

Hello, regular classroom teachers! Guess what? We lie to you about our supplies. I know I told you I gave away my last bag of pipe cleaners to one of your cohorts, but what I meant was, I gave away...

Dec 3, 2012 Like

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?Do you even know kids??

It's 6:30 am and I've just finished getting dressed... "Crap, I wore this outfit last Tuesday." Mr. ATHG, "What, is there a clothing police at school?" "Well, I have the same group of students on...

Nov 27, 2012 Like

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The Squirrely Students

I have a really squirrely group of second graders this year. It's a struggle to get a quarter of them to do any work, let alone stay on task for more than ten minutes at a time. I've played the...

Nov 1, 2012 Like

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Taking the Bait

Tonight I did something I don't normally do. I reacted to an ignorant comment on Facebook. I really couldn't help it though, and if you had been there, I'm not sure you could have resisted either....

Oct 24, 2012 Like

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Small Scraps

"I can't do this." "I don't want to." "This is so difficult." "I don't get it." "It doesn't make sense." "Why do I have to?" No, these aren't the words of obstinate students. These are all things...

Oct 21, 2012 Like

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It's Game Time!

C'mon, 1st Grade boys and girls! Gather round! It's your favorite time again! Time... to... GROSS OUT YOUR ART TEACHER! Want to play along? You know you do... Grab a card and join the fun!* Looking...

Sep 21, 2012 Like

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Are You Ready For This?

Pssst. Hey. Hey you. Yeah, you. What are you doing still in bed? It's time to get up. No, don't look at the clo... ooh. I tried to warn you. Yeah, that's the real time. I know, I know, but your...

Sep 3, 2012 Like

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It's Summer Time... See You In the Fall!

I thought about continuing to blog through the summer; I thought about all the funny, sometimes off-topic, things I could write about, but ultimately, its summer vacation. Lets live it up, step...

Jul 16, 2012 Like

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The Bug's Discovery Box

We all know how it goes... you buy your baby cool toys, and all she wants to do is play with the box. After observing the Bug play with cardboard boxes, I noticed that she likes to play with the...

Jul 11, 2012 Like

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Summer Time!

Ahhh... the art work has been taken down, the classrooms are packed up, and the kiddies have all been released. But fear not, lest you believe you will go through kid withdrawal this summer. Theyre...

Jun 22, 2012 Like

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Small Scraps

It amuses me to imagine that the students who are always asking to clean-up are the ones with the messiest rooms at home. I picture their moms being shocked to find out that they like to wash...

May 24, 2012 Like

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Ahhh... Spring.

Ahhh... Spring...When the flowers bloom, the trees bud, and the rain washes the winter blues away. When the birds chirp, the squirrels scurry, and the bunnies frolic on the dew kissed, early...

May 10, 2012 Like

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"Whats a rubber?"

"Whats a rubber?" the innocent (or so I thought) first grade girl inquired."What?" I asked back, while my inner panic alarms began to sound."A rubber. Whats a rubber? Aaron* wants one."My keen...

May 4, 2012 Like

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Some Thoughts On Pinterest

I recently jumped on the Pinterest bandwagon. "Recently" being within the last few months or so. Some of you probably follow me, and if you do, youve probably noticed not much pinning happening. I...

Apr 28, 2012 Like

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Accepting the High Needs Baby: My Experience

Please forgive me as this is quite off-topic, and not at all funny, but it is so monumental in my life that I felt I needed to share it. To make it a little more fun for you, Ill pop in some baby...

Apr 23, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Merda dartista: Channeling Piero Manzoni

Dear First Grade Student(s): I get it. Its the end of the day. Its unseasonably hot. The art room feels (and smells) like the inside of a 6th graders sweaty sneaker. Youre tired. Im tired. Heck, I...

Mar 14, 2012 Like

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The Beginning of the Year vs. The End of the Year

Human Biology 101: 1st Grader Edition

Dear Followers,

Give Me 5!

Overheard in the Art Room

I Know Why the Art Teacher Cries

You Can't Say That in the Art Room

Dear 5th Grade Teacher

In the spirit of recent events, I present to you...

Happy 2013!

Some Words on the Recent Tragedy

5 Reasons Why You Should Vote for ATHG as Art Ed Blog of the Year

Misheard in the Art Room

10 More Things An Elementary Art Teacher Will Never Tell You

?Do you even know kids??

The Squirrely Students

Taking the Bait

Small Scraps

It's Game Time!

Are You Ready For This?

It's Summer Time... See You In the Fall!

The Bug's Discovery Box

Summer Time!

Small Scraps

Ahhh... Spring.

"Whats a rubber?"

Some Thoughts On Pinterest

Accepting the High Needs Baby: My Experience

Merda dartista: Channeling Piero Manzoni

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