Friday, September 10, 2010

DDR FTW!!!

This year our middle school students are beginning class with DDR, or a Daily Drawing Ritual.  When they enter the classroom, they sketch for the first five minutes of class.  They might draw a shoe, a face, or some random object they find on their table.  This drawing is a "warm up" for the eye and artistic spirit.  Similar to running a few laps before gym class, these drawings help prepare them for the day and strengthen their drawing skills...as well as provide some structure for transitioning into class.

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