Marcia Beckett teaches at a school for the gifted, so she enjoys enthusiastic students and a smaller class size. Join me in today’s podcast as we hear the experience of an art teacher from outside the public school setting. Show Highlights:

• Marcia shares how she started her own art blog
• What makes Marcia’s school different from most
• How Marcia and her fellow teachers work together to reinforce lesson plans
• Marcia shares examples of how her school is “hands on”
• Tips for making art projects from other cultures relate to students
• Marcia shares a few collaborative projects her students have been a part of
• The importance of growth mindset in the classroom
• Why some students may not put in as much effort

Links Mentioned in the Show:

• Art is Basic Website
• Art is Basic on Facebook  
• Art is Basic on Teachers Pay Teachers
• Art is Basic on Instagram
• Marcia’s Silhouette Mural