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[ART SUB BUNDLE] - All 7 Sub Plans + Editable Sub Binder! Save 20%

By The Color Thief

After many requests it is finally here - THE ART SUB BUNDLE! This product contains everything you will *ever* need to take an emergency day off. In fact, I have used this exact sub bin for the last 10 years without redundancy. Set up takes 30

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Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Other (Arts)

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BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT - Middle School Reward System: Guess What

By The Color Thief

GUESS WHAT is a positive behavior management system that is simple in nature, but has the potential to transform your classroom. This program was the result of much trial and error as I began my hectic teaching career, and is now my "secret" to a

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Classroom Management, For All Subjects, For Administrators

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Teacher Manuals, Printables, Posters

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[ART ACTIVITY] Cartoon Yourself Drawing

By The Color Thief

THIS PRODUCT WAS UPDATED ON 5/17/18This art activity is a kid-favorite - not only do students learn about cartoons, but they learn how to draw themselves as a cartoon! This lesson is a great way to learn about your students and build community,

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English Language Arts, Arts & Music, Back to School

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Projects, Activities

$6.20

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BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT: Positive Phone Calls

By The Color Thief

Harness the power of POSITIVE PHONE CALLS to stop behavior problems before they even start or to repair problems that seem like they'll never get better. Product includes intensive teaching guide, attractive phone log, sample scripts, and *NEW* 15

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For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management, Back to School

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Teacher Manuals, Professional Documents, For Principals & Administrators

$3.99

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Introduction to One-Point Perspective: Print & Digital

By The Color Thief

Teach this lesson in-person or remotely by sharing the included Google Slideshow. Drawing in perspective can often be a frustrating idea for beginners, but this powerpoint breaks it down into simple steps that anyone can learn. This lesson can be

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Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Other (Arts)

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Google Apps, Lesson

$4.99

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ART ACTIVITY - In My Head Collage

By The Color Thief

Students will be absolutely captivated by this art project, applicable both in art classes as well as general elementary classrooms pk-5. It's a great way to learn about your students - it's amazing what new facts they will exclaim while making art

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Arts & Music, For All Subject Areas, Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Projects, Activities

$6.50

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Art Sub Plans #3 - Reusable & No-Prep!

By The Color Thief

Now available as part of a Bundle! Combine and save! ❤Art Sub BUNDLE - everything you need!❤ Spend your sick days feeling better - NOT prepping for a substitute! This listing is for the third in a series of reusable art sub plans, called

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Visual Arts

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Lesson

$3.20

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Art Sub Plans #4 - Reusable & No Prep!

By The Color Thief

Now available as part of a Bundle! Combine and save! ❤Art Sub BUNDLE - everything you need!❤ Spend your sick days feeling better - NOT prepping for a substitute! This listing is for the fourth in a series of reusable art sub plans, called

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Visual Arts

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Lesson

$3.20

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CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT - Clean Up Cards

By The Color Thief

Clean up cards are your solution to a messy and chaotic classroom! Pass out these cards at the end of the class period, or at the end of the school day, and watch your room clean itself. These cards are great for most classrooms, specifically

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Arts & Music, Classroom Management, Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Printables, Posters

$3.99

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Perspective Practice: Drawing a Bedroom - Print & Digital

By The Color Thief

Teach this lesson in-person or remotely by sharing the included Google Slideshow.Once students have been introduced to the concept of drawing in perspective, they can begin to put their skills into practice with TheColorThief's collection of

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Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Other (Arts)

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps, Lesson

$5.50

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Art Sub Plans #5 - Reusable & No Prep!

By The Color Thief

Now available as part of a Bundle! Combine and Save! ❤Art Sub BUNDLE - everything you need!❤ Spend your sick days feeling better - NOT prepping for a substitute! This listing is for the fifth in a series of reusable art sub plans, called

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Visual Arts

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Lesson

$3.20

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Art Sub Plans #2 - Reusable & No-Prep!

By The Color Thief

Now available as part of a Bundle! Combine and Save!❤Art Sub BUNDLE - everything you need!❤Spend your sick days feeling better - NOT prepping for a substitute!This listing is for the second in a series of reusable art sub plans, called "Artist's

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Visual Arts

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Lesson

$3.20

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[FREE] Art Sub Plans #1 - Reusable & No-Prep!

By The Color Thief

Spend your sick days feeling better - NOT prepping for a substitute! This listing is for the first in a series of reusable art sub plans, called "Artist's Choice #1". This lesson is offered free, allowing you to "try before you buy". If you enjoy

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Visual Arts

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Lesson

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ARTS INTEGRATION : Visual Writing

By The Color Thief

Visual Writing: An Arts Integration Lesson This lesson introduces students to the concept of Visual Writing, which is to give your words a physical appearance that enhances your meaning. aka: turning your words into art. Students learn about

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English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

$6.20

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Perspective Practice: Drawing a City - Print & Digital

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Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Other (Arts)

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps, Lesson

$5.50

Digital Download ZIP (66.52 MB)

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Art Sub Plans #6 - Reusable & No Prep!

By The Color Thief

Now available as part of a Bundle! Combine and save! ❤Art Sub BUNDLE - everything you need!❤ Spend your sick days feeling better - NOT prepping for a substitute! This listing is for the sixth in a series of reusable art sub plans, called

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Visual Arts

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Lesson

$3.20

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Perspective Practice: Drawing a Landscape - Print & Digital

By The Color Thief

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Other (Arts)

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Google Apps, Lesson

$5.50

Digital Download ZIP (36.95 MB)

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ART ACTIVITY - "Mini Mee" Construction Paper Portraits

By The Color Thief

In this activity, students create their own Mini-Mee, which is a simplified, mini version of themselves made out of construction paper. This is a great character-building lesson which can focus on diversity, and also a great lesson to learn about

Subjects:

Arts & Music, For All Subject Areas, Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Projects, Activities

$5.99

Digital Download ZIP (31.47 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Been art teaching since 2006 and worked in a variety of schools, I've taught all students pk-12. I love finding ways to integrate art into other disciplines, and I love helping teachers with classroom and behavior management. I currently teach: - 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Art - High school Darkroom Photography - High school Graphic Design & Advertising

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe in empowering young artists to think for themselves, and to have the courage to develop their own ideas. I've always created a rigorous, but student centered, environment - where students have easy access to materials of their choosing. Careful scaffolding in each unit to teach skills and materials, and then lovingly kicking students out of the nest to find their own voice while meeting criteria.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Art Teacher of the Month, 2014 Middle Art Teacher of the Year, 2013 "Nicest Teacher," 2012 Outstanding Art Major, 2006 S.U.R.E Grant to develop literature on Experimental Encaustics, 2005 Multiple personal artworks in private and public collections.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I received my BA from Stetson University, with a focus on experimental mixed media. I am currently working on my MA in Educational Leadership from American College of Education.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I love biking, reading, playing with power tools, learning new skills, and making messes, much to my boyfriend's chagrin.