During half term I was involved in #teacher5adaysketch for the 2nd time. As part of the event I endeavored to draw something each day of half term. Each day a separate challenge identified the subject of the drawing.
Given below are my sketches from the event:
My Hobby
Am more about watching sport than playing it sadly!
My Footwear (and ideal footwear)
Ok boring black shoes didn’t quite seem enough for a sketch
A Piece of Art
Have always wanted a big stone head for use as a classroom talking point.
Favourite film
Can you tell which film?
Drawn using computer or tablet
And finally my favourite drink!
This is an excellent event to get involved in as it highlights that, as teachers, we don’t need to be 100% engaged in teaching 100% of the time. It is important to have some other hobbies or other focus points away from education. It is important to try and reach a balance in life.
I have also found the event beneficial from a collaborative and social perspective as fellow educators from across the world contribute their artwork. They also share encouragement and motivation. I find this particularly useful in terms of my personal fitness as I am not the fittest individual plus lack motivation when it comes to physical activities. Through #teacher5aday colleagues I am finding some of encouragement and focus which I need in order to build on my physical fitness albeit, I must admit, slowly.
I enjoyed 5 days of sketching and look forward to the next session. I also hope to engage in some sketching outside of the #teacher5adaysketch event on a regular basis.
Keep sharing!
Technology and Learning