Getting Back into the Art Room after Summer
Jump into a Painting This activity by the Art of Education is wonderful for back-to-school or anytime. Transitioning back into the art room and art mindset can be difficult after a long summer for students of all ages. The activity in the article gets students engaged by asking them questions involving all 5 senses and their imagination. By making some adjustments and asking more in-depth questions, this activity can expand into middle school and high school as well. The article also suggests adding an art history component by looking at different artworks throughout the ages and artistic movements, which is a great way to integrate art with other subject areas.