Art Songs

I have been looking for music about art for some time. I think I may have found it. It was recommended by Mini Matisse (a fantastic art teacher blog, I might add). Check out Songs in the Key of Art! Its on my wish list for right now until that full-time pay starts coming in.

Welcome to Elementary, Ms. Steinlage

My students surprised me during free draw time with some special "Welcome!" drawings. I feel so lucky to be here!

Unfortunate Events, Excitment on the Horizon

Some events beyond my control have caused UM-St. Louis to pull me from my placement at Washington Elementary. This is an unfortunate and highly rare occurrence, but it is best for both parties, we feel.

If you would like to donate still, I will have a classroom someday and I will need many things to get me started. I would be happy to accept your donations. If you change your mind, I understand this too. I am sure if you call the Normandy School District directly they would be still willing to accept donations.

Thank you for your understanding and continual support. You all have the biggest hearts and I had no idea how many of you cared for me and for my belief that art education is vital for the success for children's future. It really makes me feel so good, so thanks!

On a lighter note, hopefully I will be starting my St. Charles High School placement sooner. We are waiting to hear back now.

Sincerest Regard,

Megan Steinlage

First Week of Student Teaching

This week has been great! I am starting to plan for my first lesson, which will be to 2nd graders. I think I am going to learn a lot about how to make a dollar stretch over a lot of kids. On that note...I am looking for donations! Anything you can dig up from your home or work office will do. So, clean out your cabinets and send me your

• old oatmeal cylinders
  
• paper grocery bags
• scrap yarn
• beads
• craft paint
• gently used brushes
• paper (recycle too!)
• magazines
• glue sticks
• school white glue
• old kitchen aprons
• shop towels (lightly used, please)
• and anything else that could be recycled into cool art! If in doubt, DONATE IT to an art student!
  

You may call me or email me if you have a donation and I will come pick it up.

Thanks Ya'll. More updates to come on my journey to being a teacher!