I am Beth and teach K-5 Art in the St. Louis area.
I will be presenting VTS lessons to students in Kindergarten. I meet with Kindergarten students twice a week; once for an hour and an additional half hour session during the week. Over the past 2 years, with the guidance of a colleague, I have implemented the VTS kindergarten curriculum on our half hour art days. I now look forward to ensuring that I am doing VTS correctly.
*Class size will vary anywhere from 14-20 students. I will have class lists soon!
*Kindergarten age 5-6
*Students may have little to no experience discussing art.
*Location: Art room. Rug. Students will sit on the floor and I have used the smart board in the past.
*We have found that using VTS is a great connection with the writing and literacy instruction taking place in the classroom.
*I expect students to work up to sitting for extended amounts of time. Initially, I have introduced students to rules for VTS, such as looking, listening, raising their hand, etc. Students will be provided with an image of the art and description of VTS on a handout to be sent home on VTS days.
