Screen Printing
Students aged 5-8 in the Lower Elementary level embarked on a journey of printmaking, which served as a transitional activity linking their study of space to their forthcoming project of…
Cast Dragon Candles
During an early high school project focused on theming marketable items on literature, one student ventured into the realm of candle making with a twist. Fascinated by the idea of…
Independent Study-Block Printing
A high school senior, eager to explore artistic processes while incorporating elements of nature, ventured into the world of block printing on large wood pieces. Initially experimenting with smaller samples,…
Ceramics & Entrepreneurship
Early High School students explored the handbuilding technique of slab building in ceramics class. They mastered the art of rolling and slapping clay to form smooth, flat slabs, which they…
Election Posters
In the 2020 Presidential Election season, middle school students dove into learning about the electoral process by holding class elections. They designed their own election posters using Adobe Illustrator and…
Resident Expert Teaching
This project involved upper elementary students interested in building a shelf. To guide them, I collaborated with a high school junior who was not only skilled in building but also…
Building Structures
Intermediate students, aged 12 to 14, embarked on a hands-on project to construct outdoor furniture. One group dedicated their efforts to mastering the construction of various arch styles, setting a…
Stage Flats
Upper Elementary students (ages 8-11) engaged in creating stage flats for a reader’s theater performance, beginning with the construction of small-scale prototypes. They received instructions on the dimensions and quantities…
Introduction to Circuits
Lower Elementary students, aged 6-9, embarked on an engaging project to learn about simple circuitry. The project began with an introduction to creating closed circuits, where students used a Makey-Makey…
Introduction to Drills
At the start of the school year, students aged 3 and 4 were introduced to small power drills. Initially, they learned the skill of boring holes into tree stumps. This…