tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post3226179798554925759..comments2024-03-26T07:07:14.304-07:00Comments on Teacher Tom: Boy ArtTeacher Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14606781724784785338noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-34404939216656164682015-05-06T12:46:40.730-07:002015-05-06T12:46:40.730-07:00This is amazing! our nonprofit org will use your i...This is amazing! our nonprofit org will use your idea on an openair festival for children with special needs :)<br /><br />THANK YOU! <br /><br />Inamarvicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12385859759659190225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-24561818532246630682010-07-12T04:27:13.456-07:002010-07-12T04:27:13.456-07:00this is great. i am so borrowing this idea for the...this is great. i am so borrowing this idea for the coming school year. i have done similar projects, but not on such a large scale. i'm excited. thanks.miss cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-37158850257669390812010-03-15T03:59:32.848-07:002010-03-15T03:59:32.848-07:00Great idea Tom!
We usually use marbles and ping...Great idea Tom! <br /><br />We usually use marbles and ping pong balls rolling around inside trays for pattern making but after reading this we'll bring out some really big paper and try a group activity blowing the balls around with straws inside our tray-table-top ... and like yours, we reckon our boys will love it ... in fact they'll dive on it! <br /><br />Actually the weather here in Melbourne Australia is so beautiful at this time of year, this will be a great activity for the children to enjoy tomorrow in the great Aussie outdoors!<br /><br />Thank's for this one Tom!Play for Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08475920387209134195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-26166173944900523512010-03-14T15:22:48.175-07:002010-03-14T15:22:48.175-07:00Hi Tom, I am director/teacher of a preschool in C...Hi Tom, I am director/teacher of a preschool in CT. I love this "boy art" and will definitely give it a go with my Pre-K class, which is comprised of 8 boys and 3 girls. The parents of the girls were a little worried at the beginning of the year, but we have become a tight-knit group of friends!Betsynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-3319406595490806252010-03-14T14:22:35.800-07:002010-03-14T14:22:35.800-07:00I'll be recycling this one! The outcome is bri...I'll be recycling this one! The outcome is brilliant! Very MOMA.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-26247011907885356382010-03-14T12:28:54.816-07:002010-03-14T12:28:54.816-07:00PS You can use big blocks blocks (covered in some ...PS You can use big blocks blocks (covered in some paper if you want to keep them clean)to make ramps, and use golf balls and wiffle balls with paint too. There's a wonderful Eric Carle video about his process of creating, and it is very similar.Marla McLean, Atelieristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12788200495569027489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-14993634306340666382010-03-14T12:25:40.885-07:002010-03-14T12:25:40.885-07:00I find gender conversation fascinating. We are par...I find gender conversation fascinating. We are part a product of our culture, our genes, our family roles, our consumer culture, and our brain. Then there's the magical spirit/soul part. I like to look at what the many "parts" play in defining our and our childrens' roles both at home and at school.<br />Sorry, but your title "Boy Art" caused me to do some deep breathing. We have a lot of influence in our role as teacher. If we think of the environment as the 3rd teacher, what is that third teacher saying? Is it speaking in ways you might not intend?<br />I find personally, that sometimes it does, and I have to rethink subconscious values that I might be promoting. Turns out in many non-western societies there are more than 2 genders defined. My sister-in law who works at Advocates for Youth, told me about this, and while it is accepted that we are either male or female in the USA, it is still wonderful food for thought. Great post and conversation!Marla McLean, Atelieristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12788200495569027489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-36539420743498931072010-03-13T06:01:56.560-08:002010-03-13T06:01:56.560-08:00by the way, i found myself telling yesterday's...by the way, i found myself telling yesterday's class about my friend, teacher tom, who plays a drum instead of ringing a bell to alert clean up time, etc.<br /><br />my daughter, eliza (5), chimed in, "yeah, i know teacher tom too."<br /><br />: )kristinhttp://preschool-daze.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-4340765858568462322010-03-13T05:59:56.233-08:002010-03-13T05:59:56.233-08:00i agree! i agree! i agree!
i never even conside...i agree! i agree! i agree!<br /><br />i never even consider boy/girl composition when filling our classes.<br /><br />i do think, however, one of the best things we've done is having a "man teacher." we've had three over the years and i like knowing we're providing genuine balance.<br /><br />way to go, teacher tom.kristinhttp://preschool-daze.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-68625000596676539932010-03-12T21:22:22.655-08:002010-03-12T21:22:22.655-08:00wow great post and great advice. I tend to only re...wow great post and great advice. I tend to only read the blogs that I find interesting .<br />Keep posting stuff like this i really like it.sewa mobilhttp://www.fortunerentcar.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-89485207352669902562010-03-12T19:53:56.126-08:002010-03-12T19:53:56.126-08:00We talked about gender differences at school the o...We talked about gender differences at school the other night and I was surprised to hear many of the teachers thoughts on this. I never had a problem getting kids to play anywhere in my room...could be it's so small they just play where they can. :) My girls love the blocks and are often the 'block starters' and the boys all love the art area and ask everyday whats happening there...although we are pretty messy with our art. <br />I love your blog...and we will definitely need to try the blowing of ping pong balls. <br />Thanks!Annie's Alphabethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06924516151153942524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-25827580534446651482010-03-12T14:02:46.925-08:002010-03-12T14:02:46.925-08:00One year, I had a class of 18 boys and 2 girls. Th...One year, I had a class of 18 boys and 2 girls. The balance can be created, but sometimes it takes a little effort on the teacher's part.<br /><br />I have a great mixture this year, the boys love art and the girls like to play blocks, so we have great groupings with boys and girls in the mix. Ironically, often the boys are the first to ask to go to dramatic play/home living. They generally play gender typical roles, but I LOVE it when they step out and try something new!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798516846017108647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-51598840046536404482010-03-12T13:02:23.759-08:002010-03-12T13:02:23.759-08:00Thanks for the link, my friend!
Love the art pr...Thanks for the link, my friend! <br /><br />Love the art project. I'd seen marbles before, but not corks, and not blown through straws. Such a great intro to physics, too...awesome. <br /><br />I'm happy to hear that your preschool takes who comes. Of course it does!Launa Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03732938187019993335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-60539147188367642912010-03-12T12:04:55.274-08:002010-03-12T12:04:55.274-08:00Great idea! Even for my college students.Great idea! Even for my college students.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12241834265530065017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-60055544233706171432010-03-12T07:58:40.842-08:002010-03-12T07:58:40.842-08:00Oh, Tom. I'm definitely taking this idea! This...Oh, Tom. I'm definitely taking this idea! This looks like so much fun - and creative.<br /><br />I really like the long blocks around the table to keep the balls and corks "in play." I've never seen that before (and I'll take that idea, too!).Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11397525011462974857noreply@blogger.com