Art on the Cheap: Torn Paper Mosaics

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo Credit: Chris Robinson 1945

Teaching in an extreme situation where you are short on everything, including scissors? Here’s a lesson idea I got years ago from a frugal art colleague in Micronesia. Bonus? It’s one of those great lessons that can be used from early primary through high school. Read more

Shoestring Teaching: The Multipurpose Game Board

 

Photo Credit: Justin

Need a get-the-job-done, dirt cheap option for reviewing content in the classroom? These multipurpose game boards always did it for me. Read on to find out how to make them. Read more

Middle East Henna Activity

 

Photo Credit: Hiral Henna

Need a cultural heritage activity that’s big on style and short on cash outlay? Here’s a slamming alternative to traditional face painting booths that’s not only more culturally diverse, but cheaper as well. Read more

Words of the Week Part One

 

Flickr Photo Credit: Desi Italy

Vocabulary building ideas are always a challenge. One simple way to make sure you are doing a bit extra  is to consistently incorporate a word of the week.  Read on to find strategies for trying this out, and an extensive start up list for those raring to go. Read more