Monday, May 12, 2008

What an Elementary Teacher Needs to Know About Visual Art

These are a few of the things that would be good to know before the kids show up in September:Visual Art Resources

•California Art Educators Association (CAEA)
www.caea-arteducation.org
Yearly art educators conference and local events for members.

•The California Arts Project (TCAP)
The Bay Area Arts Project (BayCAP)
www.tcap.net
408-924-4383
Provides professional development for K-12 generalists and specialists in the arts.

•Scholastic Art
www.scholastic.com
Individual art magazine for kids with aesthetic valuing lessons and poster for your classroom in monthly installments. Both elementary (4-6) and secondary (7-12).

•School Arts
www.davisart.com
1-800-533-2847
A magazine for teachers offering visual art lesson ideas for grades K-12.

•Art & Activities
www.artandactivities.com
1-866-278-767
A magazine for teachers offering visual art lesson ideas for grades K-12.

•NASCO
www.eNASCO.com
Art Materials and equipment.

•Sax Arts & Crafts
www.saxarts.com
Art Materials and equipment.
1-800-588-6696

•Dick Blick
www.dickblick.com
Art Materials and equipment.

•RAFT (Resource Area for Teachers)
www.raft.net/
Really cheap supplies and great classes for teachers.

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