Download contains 2 files with matching trendy black paint mark pattern.
1. Positive Affirmations & Motivational Phrases Posters (41) mix of affirmations and motivational phrases in English and some in Spanish in black paint pattern. 2. Classroom Rules Set posters (16)
Print off all or pick and choose the ones that suit your classroom and students’ needs!
Both files contain digital PDF documents that are worded for middle school aged students.Â
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Some of the Motivational Phrases, Positive Affirmations and Classroom Rules Posters
Lessons and activities relating to the Color Theory Unit. Includes hands on and interactive digital assignments for Google Classroom.
This unit was set up for a hybrid schedule with students attending in person every other day, while completing assignments in Google Classroom at home. All linked documents are available for free download on my Teachers Pay Teachers page.
I was browsing in Target when I came across these Apple Watch bands and bumpers. In the past, I have bought a few different watch bands (from Target and other stores), but it always bothered me that the color of the hardware and the color of my watch device itself did not match. That was until I came across these adorable bumpers that coordinate with the watch bands from Target brand heyday.
Below are the links to the bumper and band I purchased in Leopard Print- Dark Cherry.
As September is coming to a close, I want to share the top items that I have absolutely been loving!!
Yoga Wheel
Since I fell last Thanksgiving, I have noticed a lot of overall stiffness. This yoga wheel has been amazing! It can be used so many different ways, and since I starting using it, I noticed more flexibility and less pain. You can order the same on using the Amazon link below!
Bralettes
I spent 6 months of quarantine being home (and braless). Now that I am back at work, I am all about comfort and bralettes. I picked this up at Target and ordered in XL. It fit loosely but is super comfortable. I am definitely planning on ordering additional colors.
Women’s Textured Seamless Longline Bralette by Colsie
Tik Tok Profiles
Stasia_Eleni: She makes Greek videos that are on-point, so funny and totally relatable.
MattLovesHair: He has such a great personality that makes you smile and gives amazing hair tips.
Hair Products
I am LOVING Drybar’s The Double Shot Blow-Dryer. It is a rounded brush and blow dryer all in one! It is like a fresh from the salon blow out every time! I pair this with Drybar’s “yellow” Southern line of products for amazing volume. You can find it in-store at Ulta, on Drybar’s website, and Amazon.
Lunchtime Salads
Because of Covid-19 safety issues, all the teachers at my building were directed to remove all personal refrigerators and microwaves from our classrooms. Typically, I would bring in leftovers from the night before and reheat them for lunch. Since this is not an option, my go-to lunches are salads. I have become obsessed with shredded carrots to top the salads off and switch up my dressings for a little diversity. Besides plain oil and vinegar, I also use Panera Bread’s Balsamic, Wishbones Red Wine Vinaigrette, and the salad dressing from Jordan’s Restaurant in Norwalk (you can buy it bottled). I am loving these twist top containers from Target. I purchased the Twist and Store Containers in large for the salad and pop the dressing into the small 4 ounce ones.
Fall is officially here! Bring on all the apple scents! All September I have been using this Appleberry scented candle from Red Leaf Home. You can find them at TJ Maxx, Homegoods and Michaels.
Hulu Binge
This month a few of my weekends consisted of me working on lesson plans and binging Hulu. Last year I started watching Good Trouble on Freeform (don’t judge), and since there aren’t any new episodes yet, I began binging the show it was based off- The Fosters.
What have you been obsessed with this past month? I would love to hear!
Each year I provide an extra credit opportunity for my students using an art drawing challenge. You can read about how I have used these art challenges in past years here.
This year due to social distancing protocols, collecting the extra credit will look a little different. I have set up Google Forms where students can upload photographs of their artwork. I plan to post this form in our Google Classroom for a one week period so that students have the opportunity to submit any or all of the extra credit they may have done.
International Children’s Book Day is celebrated annually on April 2. Although I no longer teach lower grades, I used to LOVE incorporating literature with my art lesson plans! I have two lists below, one of art-specific children’s books, and ones that I have used to accompany lesson plans. Keep posted to see what elementary lesson plans I have used them with as I update my lesson plan section over the next upcoming months!
Art Children’s (school-aged) Books:
The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions by Anna Llenas
Mixed: A Colorful Story by Arree Chung
The Noisy Paint Box: The Colors and Sounds of Kandinsky’s Abstract Art by Barb Rosenstock
Through the Window: Views of Marc Chagall’s Life and Art by Barb Rosenstock
Vincent Can’t Sleep: Van Gogh Paints the Night Sky by Barb Rosenstock
Beautiful Oops! by Barney Saltzberg
Linnea in Monet’s Garden by Christina Bjork
I am Marc Chagall: Text Loosely Inspired by My Life by Marc Chagall by Bimba Landmann
Dorothea Lange: The Photographer Who Found the Faces of the Depression by Carole Boston Weatherford
Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson
Kid’s Artists: True Tales of Childhood from Creative Legends by David Stabler
Love from the Crayons by Drew Dewalt
The Crayon’s Book of Colors by Drew Dewalt
The Day the Crayons Came Home by Drew Dewalt
The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Dewalt
Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh
Mouse Shapes by Ellen Stoll Walsh
Cassie’s Word Quilt by Faith Ringgold
Counting to Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold
Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold
The Green Fingers of Monsieur Monet by Giancarlo Ascari
Chagall: My Sad and Joyous Village by Jacqueline Loumaye
Katie and the Mona Lisa by James Mayhew
Action Jackson by Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan
Henri’s Scissors by Jeanette Winter
My Museum by Joanne Liu
Monet and The Waterlilly Friends by Judiee
Bear Sees Colors by Karma Wilson
Keith Haring: The Boy Who Just Kept Drawing by Kay A. Haring
Camille and the Sunflowers by Laurence Anholt
Tell Us a Story, Papa Chagall by Laurence Anholt
A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni
Eating the Alphabet: Fruits and Vegetables from A to Z by Lois Ehlert
Dreamer from the Village: The Story of Marc Chagall by Michelle Markel
Frida Kahlo and Her Anamalitos by Monica Brown
How the Crayons Saved the Rainbow by Monica Sweeney
Sky Color by Peter H. Reynolds
The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds
El Punto (Spanish Edition) by Esther Rubio and Peter H. Reynolds
The Museum by Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds
Yayoi Kusama: From Here to Infinity by Sarah Suzuki
Artists and their Pets: True Stories of Famous Artists and their Animal Friends by Susie Hodge
The Art Lesson by Tomie DePaola
Books that go great with art lessons:
Chickadee’s Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr.
Any Eric Carle Book
Pete the Cat booksby James Dean and Kimberly Dean
Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett
If You Give a Cat a Cupcake by Laura Numeroff
Planting A Rainbow by Lois Ehlert
Wow! City! by Robert Neubecker
Parrots Over Puerto Rico by Susan L. Roth and Cindy Trumbore
Art Baby Books:
Goodnight, Starry Night by Amy Guglielmo
My First Book of Patterns by Bobby & June George
Art Baby: Hearts and Stars by Chez Picthall
Art Baby: Spots and Dots by Chez Picthall
The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse by Eric Carle
Blue and Other Colors: With Henri Matisse by Henri Matisse
Press Here by Herve Tullet
This Little Artist: An Art History Primer by Joan Holub
Mini French Masters by Julie Merberg and Suzanne Bober
Mini Masters Boxed Set by Julie Merberg
Painting with Picasso by Julie Merberg and Suzanne Bober
100 First Words for Little Artists by Kyle Kershner
Frida Kahlo (Little People, Big Dreams) by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vergara
Museum ABC by The NY Metropolitan Museum of Art
Andy Warhol So Many Stars by Mudpuppy and Andy Warhol
Keith Haring Pop Art 123! by Mudpuppy and Keith Haring
Little Artist Board Book Set by Mudpuppy and Emily Kleinman
My First Shapes with Frank Lloyd Wright by Mudpuppy
Pop Art Baby! My First Words with Keith Haring from Mudpuppy
Pantone: Colors by Pantone and Helen Dark
Counting with Frida by Patty Rodriguez and Ariana Stein
My First Art Book by Patricio
ABC’s of Art by Sabrina Hahn
Art For Baby from Templar
Do you have any books that you use that aren’t on this list? I’d love to hear from you: imperfectlypatricia@gmail.com
Today is the International Day of Happiness. I think with current events, we need to keep a positive attitude more than ever! I know that I can feel down in the dumps at times, stressed out, grumpy or sad, and am NOT the example of a completely positive person but there are some things that I do to keep happy.
Keep hydrated
You have no idea how much being dehydrated can ruin your mood. I try to drink the recommended amount of water every day while avoiding sodas, sugary drinks, and alcohol on weeknights.
Try investing in a water bottle to motivate your water intake. I purchased this 48 oz Nalgene bottle from REI before the school year started and found that I really increase my water intake. I fill it twice a day- I drink one bottle full during the school day, and one bottle full at home. It’s extremely durable and easy to clean since its a wide mouth bottle. Tip: Invest in a splash guard (or two) for your bottle!
Keep a routine
I am definitely a creature of habit and this helps with my happiness (and sanity). Even on weekends and during breaks, I go to bed and wake up relatively at the same time. I am lucky enough that my friends understand (and some even practice the same routine) and we do everything earlier rather than later. Even a “wild” night for me ends around midnight. Sleeping in is usually 7:30 at the latest. Going out on a weeknight is usually a huge no-no (or I am back home by 8 pm).
I also keep an agenda to help keep my routine organized. Each August/September, I purchase an academic planner (since I am a teacher, it works best with my schedule) and use it for memos, appointments, meetings, and events (personal, grad school, and work-related). I like knowing what I have planned for the month, and what work needs to be done.
This year’s planner
I also keep a routine at my home. I try to grocery shop Sunday mornings (as soon as the stores open), meal prep on Mondays, complete homework on a scheduled routine, general laundry is done on Wednesdays, my sheets are done Thursdays, along with cleaning the house. I find by knowing what is expected each day helps it not get out of control. Of course, life has other plans sometimes and I miss a week, or am off a day.
Stay organized
I am a very scatter-brained individual so this one plays a huge part in my happiness. I like to keep everything organized because for me, disorganization causes me anxiety. I used to misplace/ lose EVERYTHING. If you have ever lost something, you know how stressful and panicked you feel. I now put my items in the exact same spot. I know not only where it belongs, but where I can find it. This makes keeping track of items so much easier. I try to practice this not only in my home, but in my classroom as well. But don’t look inmy car, because for some reason it is always a disorganized mess LOL!
To help with organization, I also plan out my personal and grad school requirements on Sunday nights, and write out my weekly work goals when I get to school on Monday. Seeing everything out in a clear list helps to keep me on target.
Keep live plants
A friend had told me years ago that keeping a bouquet of flowers in the house or a live plant would help lift my mood. I had laughed at it but eventually gave it a try, and I noticed a difference. Years (and many bouquets) later, I have slowly added some live plants into the mix. I keep bamboo in my home craft room/office and a palm plant in the tv room. I purchased both from Ikea (which I totally recommend as their prices are MUCH lower than many other places).
Surround yourself with positive minded people
To me, this is a big one. I find that being around negative individuals can drain me emotionally. Although I try my best not to let others rain on my parade, it is sometimes difficult to not let others under your skin. Sometimes giving yourself a break from these individuals is best. You don’t have to distance yourself completely, but instead spend extra time with some positive people you haven’t seen in a while or take some time just for you to recharge.
Self care
This one should be the most obvious. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF. Do what makes you happy. For me, this means not letting my grey roots grow in. I go for a pedicure every two weeks and every once in awhile I treat myself to a facial or massage.
This also could mean something simple like #selfcaresunday. Treat yourself to a hydrating mask before bed on Sunday, take a relaxing bath, light some candles, meditate, or just actually sit down and catch up on your favorite tv shows.
My #selfcaresunday always includes an Origins product
Whatever it is that you do, make sure that it makes YOU happy!
I love customizing my accessories and am obsessed with all things *GLITTER*. I have added glitter to my phone charger base, classroom hall pass, and started adding glitter to my desk supplies.
Since my three-hole punch is black, I chose black glitter. Here is how I did it!
Supplies:
Masking Tape
Paintbrush
Item to glitter
Glitter (I used black)
Mod Podge (Since I wanted my hole punch to be extra sparkly, I used the Mod Podge Extreme Glitter)
Paintbrush
Tape off areas that will not be glitteredCover section with Mod Podge and then pour glitter on top- Don’t forget the edges!Let it dry for a few hours and then add a second layer of Mod Podge
I added 2 more layers of Mod Podge on top of the glitter since I wanted a smooth surface. Make sure you let each layer dry a bit before you add the next layer. I peeled the tape off before it dried completely in case there were any leaks.
Tape peeled off and ready to dry overnight! Let it dry for at least 8 hours so that it won’t smudgeReady for use!
