First Annual Honey Island Elementary Arts Festival

So excited to be able to go to my oldest son's school for their first Arts Festival!  Every single child that attends the school had at least one piece of art hanging up.  It was awesome to be able to see how different and unique each piece of art was and what the children are being taught.  At the Art Festival was Canvas Painting, Origami station, music makers, face painting, paint station with marble painting, side walk chalk. People also had the opportunity to buy raffle tickets for different prizes.  Each classroom made a unique piece of artwork which each student in the class added a little piece of art too it and that was what they were raffling off.  There was also a table that had a place to sign up for art lessons for kids and adults, they also had where you could learn to draw a bear at the table and take it home.  This was awesome! My kids and I really enjoyed the festival! 

My munchkins...My oldest is wearing a t-shirt designed for the art festival by a student who attends his school

Abstract Line Art-"Sea of Colors"

2nd graders interpretations of Neoplasticm

 2nd graders-stained glass windows-love the colors and designs!

3rd graders-VanGogh "flowers"

using shredded construction paper 

 2nd graders-Eric Carle "fish"
(shredded construction paper and overlap technique)

 2nd graders-Eric Carle "green frog"
(shredded construction paper and overlap technique)

 2nd Graders-Eric Carle "Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See"
(shredded construction paper and overlap technique)

My oldest son Austin-3rd grader

"blue whale" origami

 My youngest son (4yr. old) "Soda Whale"

My whale "Poka Whale"

Fun websites to visit for craft ideas for kids...

http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/crafts-by-age/preschool-crafts/

http://www.preschoolexpress.com/art_station.shtml

http://www.first-school.ws/

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/toddler/

My artwork

This is my very first painting that I did from Painting with a Twist... "Margarita night"

Recently did this art project in PK class for St. Patrick's Day....The boys made a beard out of yarn and the girls did pig tails or braids, the kids got to choose the nose color, the first step was for the kids to paint the paper plate, let dry then teacher cuts out, glue together the next day...endless possibilities!

This was the first time I carved a pumpkin....It's a picture of a cat...I really enjoyed it!

My son's art work

A school drawing my oldest son made with chalk at school...a rabbit named Hopper playing the flute. His hand print at the top. 

painting by my oldest son when he was five...experimented with acrylic paint...

My oldest son drew out his design and cut out his first pumpkin...with careful adult supervision!

I really like this picture...my oldest son brought this home from school....the boy is flat and the blue dog and tree are made to look 3D...he did this in art class.

Drawing given to me as a Christmas present in 2010 by my oldest son, he did the "overlap" technique"

Drawing given to me as a Christmas present in 2011, loved it!

I thought this was a cool picture...taken in Houston, TX...my son suggested that I lad down and take the picture to make it look like he is holding the building....which was a huge skyscraper....very creative!

"My munchkins"

While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about~Angela Schwindt

My Resume

Euducation and Training

·         Northshore High School, Slidell, LA.

            -graduated in 2000 (High School Diploma)

·         Meridian Community College, Meridian, MS

                -Associates in Arts (2009)

·         Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA.

            - student since 2010

·         Louisiana Department of Education 2012 Preschool and Kindergarten Conference, Baton Rouge River Center, Baton Rouge, LA.

            -GROWING: Ready Children and Families

            -January 24-25, 2012

Qualifications

-evaluating student performance

-having effective communication with parents to help with students success

-worked with teachers to establish successful IEP’s for special needs children

-private tutoring for kids in K-4^th

-participating in afterschool tutoring programs

-volunteer at children’s summer camps

-worked with special needs kids

-Member of the NAEYC

Professional Experience

Teacher/Aide/Director’s Assistant

August 2010-current

I currently work at First United Methodist Preschool in Slidell, Louisiana.  I work with children ages 4 and 5.  In our classroom we use dramatic play, songs, games and formal instruction and instruct my students in basic skills.  I help them learn to write their names at the beginning of school till January.  After January all the children will have learned to write their name with little to no help on their papers.  In the classroom I have the ability to communicate, inspire trust and confidence, and motivate students, as well as an understanding of the students' educational and emotional needs. I recognize and respond to individual and cultural differences in the students and employ different teaching methods that will result in higher student achievement. I am organized, dependable, patient, and creative. I also am able to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with other teachers, support staff, parents, and members of the community.  We have monthly planning meetings to help with implementing a curriculum that covers various areas of a child’s development, such as motor skills, social and emotional development, and language development.  I have introduced children to reading and writing, expanded vocabulary, creative arts, science, and social studies. We use music, games, artwork, books and other tools to teach concepts and skills.  I’ve used rhyming and acting games and storytelling to help further language and vocabulary.  I’ve also had children work together to help build something as a “team” to help improve social skills.  I work with children one-on-one to help those who need that extra “push” to help them get on track.  Letter recognition, phonics, numbers, and awareness of nature and science are also introduced to help prepare my students for kindergarten.