NAEA Presentations ---
Tips, Tricks, and Tools of the Art Teacher Trade
Art & Technology: Integrating Both Worlds
V.I.P. Art Work
Bailey L. - Kindergarten 
Devin B. - 1st
Jaime C. - 2nd
Evan H. - 3rd
Nickoli G. - 4th
Madison B. & Arianna M. - 5th
Banner 2007-2008
The Eastridge entry in the annual LPS Traveling Banner Exhibit is complete! Fourth & fifth graders painted the banner with the 5th graders arranging the images. The banner is currently hanging in the Eastridge hallway near the art room. Look for it!
Click here to see where our banner will be throughout the year
Sculpture Finds a Home
Above: Alex with Applebee's employees and the "famous" sculpture.
In the 3rd grade art curriculum, I have students develop a plan and build a clay sculpture for a business or organization in town. Alex in Mrs. Hergenrader's class used Applebee's as inspiration. The following is taken from an email Alex's mom, Melissa sent to me:
Hi Mr. Reeker,
Alex and I wanted to email to tell you that he took his Awesome Applebee's sculpture to Applebee's tonight. We showed the waiter, who got the manager, who in turn also brought out the regional manager, who took pictures and sent it to HIS boss! They were all very impressed and honored that he gave it to them. As we left, they were looking for a "prominent place" to display it.
We just thought you would want to know this great news!
They asked Alex if his art teacher was impressed, and Alex said yes. :}
Thanks, Melissa and Alex
So...the next time you visit the Applebee's at Gateway, look for Alex's sculpture!
Art Chosen for State-wide Show
Two Eastridge students' art works were recently selected to be part of the Nebraska State-wide Youth Art Month Exhibit. Fifth Grader Katie R. painted the above watercolor from a unit about Georgia O'Keeffe. The African-inspired mask below was made by Josh N. in first grade.
Both images will be on display in the Nebraska State Office Building lobby during the month of March. A reception will be held on March 8, 2008 to honor these two fine artists! Congratulations Katie & Josh!
Eastridge is an awesome place to learn and work...
When I tell people that I teach children through art and technology, they often look at me puzzled. They do not see the connection between the two and/or they view art as strictly a right-brained process with technology being solely left-brained.
I share...
Art is the creative process and how one chooses to express that creativity. Technology is a tool in which we can learn much about our world. We can use technology to learn and create many things, including art. And as for using the sides of the brain, my hope is that students are encouraged to develop both sides of the brain in all curriculum areas; some areas may lend better to one side of the brain. However, a GREAT teacher will inspire students in many ways, using many modalities to assist in FULL brain development.
I am very fortunate to teach in a school where I see each excellent student twice a week, work with a dedicated and caring staff, and are supported by wonderful parents and community.
My hope is that this site is a good resource for you. You should find recent articles, information for families, and Eastridge good news in art and technology. If you ever have a need for new or different information, please let me know.
To contact me:
call 402.436.1135
email breeker@lps.org
Bob Reeker