What I see overused in the art classroom at my school: "craypas" oil pastels
I would not want to use one material so many times that the students felt like 'experts' in 2nd grade. There is still so much to learn about using materials, and I know at least some of my students struggle with the motor skills to control a variety of art tools. Scissors, glue, pencils, markers, paint brushes.
And just doodling, should not be an option.
Not that I mean to rant about what the art teacher does as she is a great person, and does do some interesting projects. I just hate that she uses the same medium over and over. Also, the projects for the whole grades seem 'cookie cutter'. All the "VanGogh inspired snowmen" have the same snowman, same blowing scarf and same blustering wind blowing with VanGogh inspired lines.
Art is about individual expression. And I know I can't critique because there are some projects I know will happen in my future that many pieces may turn out similar. But I hope that the process is not routine.
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