This year I have started using a new way to communicate with parents. After receiving some feedback last year that parents didn’t know quite what we were learning about with each project, I decided to type up description statements that would explain artists we learned about, skills and techniques practiced and any other goals of the art project.
Spooky Silhouette by a Kindergartner
After the projects are completed I have a student helper tape the descriptions to the back for the younger classes. The older students can glue or tape the descriptions on the back.
I have also been including some reflective questions and some space to fill out artist statements for the pictures.
Artistic Compass Rose by 2nd grader
Detail shot of a personal collage by a 5th grader
Tree of Life painting by a 5th grader
I love love love this idea! I use my Twitter account to update parents on what we are doing but some parents don’t have access to a computer. I also write about an artist of the month in my monthly newsletter but I love that this is specific to each grade and project! Thanks for the idea 🙂
A Great Way to Communicate with Parents in Art Class–CLEVER. So i’m thinking make postcards once/twice a year with reproduction of students art work and mail to parents. What do you think??
That sounds cool! Go for it. 🙂 Share pics when you do.
Love this idea! What a great way to let parents know what is happening in your room, share what key concepts are being learned and garner some parent support for the future.
Thanks!
Great idea!! Not very realistic for me in my district however. We are constantly running out of paper and printer ink. 🙁
Bummer! Someone suggested on an art teacher Facebook group to set up a Facebook and Instagram account and put the information on there!
Super! I have done these info sheets when I display work in the halls. But I love this idea to go with there work! Thanks for sharing!
Great idea! I usually write a newsletter a few times a year, but I like this short and simple lesson explanation. Makes it a little more manageable. 🙂