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HELLO! My name is Anita Davidson and I LOVE to teach! I have had the pleasure of being at MDP school for 7 years, working with the Pre-Kindergarten 3 year olds. It has been a joy for me as an early childhood teacher to work among the children in my charge and with their caring families. We are going to have a WONDERFUL year together! In my own family I am blessed with two lovely,and remarkable daughters, fine, caring son-in-laws and 3 very happy,busy and fun- to- be- with grandsons and 1 beautiul, curious toddler granddaughter and yes, Mr.Ed Davidson,the MDP Technology teacher, my caring and supportative husband! There are also 3 dogs in the family Max, Duke and Daisy and one beta fish named Sherlock Holmes! Besides a happy, busy family I enjoy painting with watercolors and sketching, live theatre, gardening, fishing, writing and reading recent best sellers,traveling,playing board games with my grandsons and of course photgraphing my beautiful, little granddaughter. These last 7 years at MDP have reaffirmed my belief that the differences among two-, three- and four -year olds are very impressive.Each day holds new developmental milestones in their young lives. I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to consciously reinforce in class the many needed concepts and skills they will use throughout their learning experience in school and in life. Children are our greatest blessings. My goals are to offer the children opportunities to explore, create, learn and grow as individuals with strong self-esteem and values, to also support the School Administration, and Parish and the MDP Parents and families so that together, with God's love and guidance we can all help these wonderful children to grow and develop to their fullest potential. Together we can offer the children the tools they need to become lifelong learners and productive citizens. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ART Kindergarten-8th Grade: I have been teaching the Art program at Mother of Divine Providence School for 4 years. During this time I have worked with students from Kindergarten through 8th Grades. I have been involved with the National Art Education Association and the Brandywine River Museum promoting professional training for teachers in the Arts. I have also been active in the US Society for Education through the Arts and the non profit organization Keep Arts in School. My experience includes being the Founder of a Women's Art Guild for over 100 active artisan members. My art interests include watercolor painting, needlework and American folk arts,antique restoration,and weaving and stenciling, acrylic painting. Each year I look forward to a fantastic time with your child teaching them to enjoy, appreciate, and create art. I look for opportunities to correlate art with the academic core cirriculum. The children will look at and talk about major works/styles of art, as well as create their own masterpieces using the principles of design. We will study various artists, art styles and cultures around the world in Kindergarten through 8th grades. Student art for all the grades will be displayed in the school and the surrounding communities. We will offer students the opportunity to compete in various art contests and events to share and show their talents. In order to provide the best possible learning environment for your budding artist, we will be following the guidelines for behaviour in the Art classroom. This plan will give every student the opportunity to manage his or her own behavior and will be in effect at all times (in our Art Studio Room). Classroom Guidelines: 1. Follow directions the first time they are given. 2. Take care of All art materials (and school facility). Use tools as demonstrated. Respect all property. 3. Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself. 4. Be to class on time---And prepared with a sharpened pencil and copy book (needed for the 4th through 8th graders only). Stay in assigned seat or area unless given permission to do otherwise. 5. Work QUIETLY on projects---use time wisely. Respect others and their work at all times. 6. ALWAYS clean up after yourself and push chairs under the table when leaving the Art Center. 7. Work cooperatively with team members and fellow stuedents when needed. I will be reinforcing appropriate behavior with positive notes, bonus points, special activities and art projects. Students who follow the rules produce quality work. Every student has a right to work in a positive learning enviroment. The only supplies your child will need should be in their class art boxes. The fourth through 8th graders should bring a sharpened pencil and a copy book to each Art class session. Students in all grades need a smock or a paint shirt to be worn when art materials are being used. As a teacher I believe that children's passion for learning is deepended when... - Their classroom celebrates play and imagination. - Their art is displayed at school,in the community and at home. - They are invited to ask questions and invent solutions. - They make art with friends and make friends through art. - They take classes in music, dance, art and theatre. - They celebrate the arts with the whole school community. - They learn with their whole self - mind,body,spirit,heart,and imagination. - They receive encouragement and support for their efforts and talents. I strive in each Art class session to strengthen their self-esteem by treating them respectfully, taking their views and opinions and ideas seriously, and expressing appreciation to them when they create their artwork and complete the assigned tasks. The children are a joy to teach, the subject has rewarding results.I thank you all for your support of Art program in this upcoming school year. Please stop by and visit the Art room and see the magnificent work the students will be working on and producing in our school studio.

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