Let's Play a Game!

My name is Emily, by my favorite people call me Mrs. Compton (or Mrs. Art Class). I'm in my 11th year of teaching elementary art. I use games and manipulatives to assess art skills in my classrooms.  Here you will find examples of the games that I use and how I use them. 

 

I've presented these games as assessments at several local, state and national conventions. I also had the amazing opportunity to talk with Nic Hahn on the Everyday Art Room Podcast. I hope to share with other art teachers how these games build positive teacher/student relationships, allow students to take ownership of their art learning, allow for artistic freedom in the classroom, and are fun, quick, authentic, and accessible for students with special needs. 

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I would love to help you start using games as assessments in your classroom. Take a look around, but if you don't find the the answers to your questions feel free to contact me!