Making a Summer 2024 Art Journal
Each week in this ongoing class, learners will have an opportunity to use different art materials to follow different prompts.
Miss April
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(88)
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
A practice I really enjoy is journaling. It helps me hold onto memories that I can revisit years later. Art journaling is a unique way to express oneself as we capture our memories. Each week in this ongoing class, we will follow different prompts to express thoughts, feelings, special moments and likes of the summer. Some weeks there will be specific materials needed and some weeks, learners can use whatever they want to follow the prompt. Materials will be indicated in the supply list below. Each class will consist of: 1. Introductions and silly icebreaker question. 2. Overview of the prompt. 3. Time to make our creation. While we work, we will talk about what we are using or what we are making. Learners can also guide the conversation to talk about whatever is on their mind. Learners will have an opportunity to share their art with their peers, although they will not be pressured if they do not want to. We will encourage and celebrate all abilities in this class because art is all about expression! Come for one week or come for them all to help remember the summer of 2023! Week of June 24 - A favorite memory of the day Week of July 1 - Finger painting Week of July 8 - A self portrait Week of July 15 - No class Week of July 22 - Where I am going on summer vacation (or where I would want to go) Week of July 29 - Depict a scene from a favorite story or movie Week of August 5 - No class Week of August 12 - A pet portrait Week of August 19 - A photo collage Week of August 26 - The perfect summer day Week of September 2 - Things that make you happy Week of September 9 - A favorite memory of the summer
Other Details
Parental Guidance
If your learner is not comfortable or adept at using scissors, parents will need to be close by to supervise while remembering to remain off camera per Outschool's policy. We always want to put safety first!
Supply List
General supplies: A notebook or binder to keep the artwork Markers, watercolors, acrylics, crayons, scraps of paper, stickers, glue, buttons, glitter - basically anything your learner would like to use! Specific weeks: 7/1 - paint that is ok to use with your fingers 8/5 - a picture of a pet or if you learner does not have a pet, a picture of an animal they'd like to have to work off of 8/12 - photos to assemble in a collage - can be of family, friends, places, favorite characters, etc.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2022
5.0
88reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
**Update: I am taking a hiatus from Outschool as I take care of some personal matters. Thank you to all of the learners and their families who have spent time with me learning and having fun.**
Hello everyone! My name is Miss April and I am so excited to be a part of the Outschool community! Here you will find that I love to have fun, be silly, and make learners laugh - all while learning at the same time. We do lots of crafts and hands-on activities while practicing math, literacy, and even social skills! I love hosting read alouds and book clubs for learners of all ages. I strive to engage a variety of learning styles and to create space for learners to interact with each other.
My background includes:
- Teaching Preschool at a brick and mortar school
- Serving families as a nanny: One child I cared for needed more structure and she was a little learning sponge so I created an at-home thematic curriculum that followed her interests, sparked a love of learning and reading and set her up for success at school! I also worked as a nanny when Covid shut down schools and was able to create play-based academic activities to keep those learning muscles working!
- Working in student ministry with learners grades 6-12
- Teaching ESL classes online, including a TESOL certification
All of these experiences have helped me grow in my passion for nurturing, empowering and educating learners of all ages.
Some fun things about me include:
1. I used to work at The Disney Store (and it was so much fun - I love Disney).
2. Eyeshadow palettes are a weakness of mine.
3. I have developed a love for birthday cake Oreos.
4. I have 2 kiddos.
5. I want to read all of the books and visit all of the places (let me know your favorite vacation destination when you enroll in a class)!
I cannot wait to meet you!Reviews
Live Group Class
$7
weekly1x per week
25 min
Completed by 13 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-8
2-6 learners per class
