Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Describe with Art {app review & giveaway}

Describe with Art is the latest app developed by the Virtual Speech Center, Inc. The app features art and descriptions.




Get started by selecting START and adding your students. 


Then select the tasks for your students.  The choice of activities includes ‘describe it’, an expressive task, or ‘following directions’ the receptive task. 



For the Describe It task, a picture is shown. Have your student describe what they see (I see pear. A pear is a green fruit.) Then let your students use the 5 prompts below to help them come up with more descriptors. The five question prompts for food include:

What is it?
What kind of food is it?
When do we eat this food?
Describe its appearance (size, color, or shape).
What is the flavor of this food?

The app collects data and lets you record student responses as well.



For the following directions activity, the student is given a direction. Ie: Show me the object that is found in an office, is made of rubber, and erases.  Or Show me the zoo animal with a long trunk and big ears. The student’s data is collected throughout.



Data results can be found in the app, sorted, and emailed.


Like the other VSC apps, the premise of the app, is that the student completes a certain about of tasks before ‘earning’ the reward. Describe with art features the above paint sheet for free drawing. 

Cons: The ‘drawing’ is a bit underwhelming. I would love if it the app perhaps gave the student a simple line drawing to try to copy or was more like a coloring page.

Pros: I love that the app has both receptive and expressive. The app incorporates a lot of language I use regularly in my caseload. 

Describe with Art can be found in the itunes store for $9.99 at the time of publication. 

Disclosure statement: VSC provided this app for review. No other compensation was provided. The opinions are those of the author. 

Now, lets get to a giveaway! I have one promo code to giveaway! Just enter on rafflecopter below!

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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Like mother, like son

Anderson Lennox Campello doing his second 1 mile race 2013
We did a 5K race this weekend... cough, cough... 

I actually did the "One Mile Fun Run" before the actual race... together with Anderson, who in spite of a 3-5 minute all stop protest in the middle of the race about being ordered to take his hands out of his pockets while he ran, managed to finish the one mile in less than 20 minutes.

It's all about genetics folks... not mine!

His mom, Doctor Alida The A, came in second overall, while still noting that she had a "slow race because it was so freaking cold!"

Technical Workshop: 3D Printing

Date: May 2, 2013, 6:00pm - 8:00pm 
 

Location: ABC Imaging, 1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
 
To Attend: The workshop is free for WPA members, with a $5.00 reservation fee for non-members. To RSVP, contact Membership Manager Christopher Cunetto by e-mail at ccunetto@wpadc.org or by phone at 202.234.7103 x 2.
 
Seating is limited.
 
Join Washington Project for the Arts and ABC Imaging for a technical workshop covering the basics of current 3D printing technologies and techniques, discussion on the different models and types of materials used in the process, as well as a tour of the 3D printing facilities at ABC imaging. ABC team members Tom Ashley, Major Account Sales Manager, John Lee, 3D Manger, and Chris Cole, Director of Graphics, will present.

Monday, April 22, 2013

Opportunity for Artists

Call for Artists to Exhibit in the Gallery @ BloomBars: "Emigration: In Honor of Cultures"

As a participant in the “Passport DC,” an annual celebration organized by Cultural Tourism DC coinciding with the Mayor of the District of Columbia's proclamation of May as International Cultural Awareness Month, BloomBars is hosting an exhibition exploring the concept of emigration, migration, immigration and community that honors the human story. The purpose of the exhibition is to explore human stories of the emigration process, allowing viewers to engage in dialogue, a shared understanding and meaningful conversations on critical issues and public policies.
 
OPEN TO ALL MEDIA

Dates of Exhibition: May 10th thru 31st, 2013
Submission Deadline: April 29, 2013
Exhibition Description:
Notification of Selected Artists: Friday, May 3, 2013
Submission Guidelines:
Artists may submit up to 10 digital JPEG images at 200 DPI. For sculptural or three-dimensional pieces, 2 images may be submitted for each work. The images must be submitted via email to carol@bloombars.com.

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Legal and Financial Education for Artists

Mind your Business!

Click here for the flyer. 
Monday, May 6, 2013

In beautiful Easton, MD 

12:30 pm - 4:30 pm (with breaks and refreshments) 

Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover St., Easton MD, 21601

View map HERE

Get the scoop on Copyright Law, Liability Insurance, Business Entities (LLC v. Nonprofit v. Fiscal Sponsorship), and Merchant Services. 

Free! But reservations required.  

Space is limited! Please RSVP to Erin @ 410.467.6700. 

Glass, glass, glass...

Three highly anticipated Springtime cultural events in the DC area will soon be underway and you are invited! Each event will feature the art glass of Robert Weiner - in case you have missed it (as most DMV area curators seem to have), the DMV has become one of the art glass epicenters on the planet.

At Art17, the Mid City Artists are kicking off the season with a special Open Studio Tour Preview. Thirteen MCA members are represented in the exhibit, including select pieces from his Colorbar Murrine Series. Stop by the opening reception Thu, May 2 to meet the artists and get the first look. This exhibit runs through June 20.
Starting May 1, Gallery B in Bethesda presents an exhibit entitled "Seven Variations" where seven artists offer their individual interpretations of "variations on a theme". On display will be mWeiner's most recent work inspired by astronomical bodies, primarily lunar phenomena. The seven vessels strive to capture the composition, energy and evolution of these natural, complex and ancient objects. Throughout the exhibit a collaborative piece, donated by the artists, will be auctioned to benefit the Edgemoor Children's Center of Bethesda. A perfect time to place your bid will be at the May 10 reception.
And certainly not to be missed is the Spring Mid City Artists Open Studio Tour. Twenty-five plus private art studios in the Dupont Circle, Logan Circle, U Street and Shaw neighborhoods will be open to explore and purchase artwork. This bi-annual event, now in its 10th year, offers visitors a rare glimpse into the artists' working space with unique locations. Participating artists represent a great diversity of work, including drawings, sculptures, paintings, photography, mixed media and, of course, art glass. 
 
Mark your calendars to attend Sat, May 18 and/or Sun, May 19. Tour Tip: DC Art Glass is within a block of several new trendy restaurants including La Diplomate and Pearl Dive. Stop for lunch, brunch or a snack and then head on over to the studio for some exceptional art glass!
MCA Exhibit
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Art17 Gallery
1606 17th St, NW
Washington, DC 20009

Exhibit Runs
Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, Jun 20

Reception Thu, May 2
Hours: 6-8pm
Helpful Links:
MCA Website
MCA Facebook
DC Art Glass Website
Seven Variations
Starlight Starbright
Gallery B
7700 Wisconsin Ave, Suite E
Bethesda, MD 20814
 Wed, May 1 - Sat, May 25
Hours: Wed-Sat 12-6pm
Sun 11am - 3pm

Reception Fri, May 10
Hours: 6-9pm

Helpful Links:
Gallery B Website
DC Art Glass Facebook
 
Open Studio Tour
Cone Bowls
DC Art Glass Studio
1322 Corcoran Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009

Sat, May 18, 12-5pm
Sun, May 19, 12-5pm

12 Earth Day Freebies for Speech and Language

Monday is Earth Day! I didn't have time to make anything this year for Earth Day, so I headed to Teachers Pay Teachers and found some freebies for my students. I linked 12 of my favorite freebies below! All credits go to the original authors, listed by the items! 






Earth Day Sequencing, by Maggie Lewis. This activity focuses on sequencing by different attributes. 



Earth Day Math Freebie by Games 4 Learning. These simple dice games are good reinforcers for articulation groups and while sneaking in some math skills. 


Earth Day Patterns, by D Conway. Make this a game by putting the pattern completion cards in a bucket. Children draw cards and try to find the card they need to complete their patterns. 



Earth Day Word Work, by Sunny Days. Use these vocabulary word worksheets. 



Earth Day Social Problem Solving, by CC. These social problem solving cards will leave with plenty to discuss with your social groups! 



Celebrate Earth Day Reinforcer!, by Simply Speech. This game is perfect for ALL your groups! 



Everyday is Earth Day Game, by Mary Carr. This matching game will help kids identify the best ways to help the environments! 


Earth Day Facts & Task Cards, by Sunny Days. These cards are great conversation starters. 



Earth Day Mini-Unit, by Rachelle Smith. Huge unit with tons of activities!  My favorite is 'Is it a sentence?'



Earth Day Bingo, by Jason's Online Classroom. Bingo is a great way to work on vocabulary with your students! 



Earth Day Craftivity, by The Lesson Plan Diva. This adorable craft can be used for anyone! Great for classifying types of ideas. 



Earth Day Report Card, by Runde's Room. This is a great activity for problem solving! 


I hope you enjoy the items I found! Happy Earth Day!


Edit: I missed this freebie the first time, go check it out!

Miss Speechie: Earth Day Vocabulary Activities