Art Room Safety
To stay safe and avoid accidents
What should you do before borrowing supplies?
Ask permission
When do you start cleaning up?
When the teacher gives the signal
What should you do when the teacher is talking?
Stop, look, and listen
Should you touch someone else’s artwork without permission?
No
What should you do if you spill paint or water?
Tell the teacher and help clean it
What should you do if you’re done using a supply?
Put it back where it belongs
Where do finished projects go?
In the 5th grade bin
What should you do when directions change?
Listen and follow the new instructions
Why shouldn’t you compare your art to others negatively?
Everyone creates differently
Why should you never swing brushes, rulers, or supplies?
Someone could get hurt
Who is responsible for the supplies at your table?
Everyone at the table
Why is cleanup important?
So the next class has a ready workspace
Why is raising your hand important?
So everyone can hear and the class stays calm
What should your voice level be while others are working?
Quiet and respectful
What is the safest way to move around during cleanup?
Walk slowly and watch your surroundings
Why shouldn’t you waste paper, paint, or clay?
Supplies are shared and limited
What do you do if you finish cleaning early?
Improve your project, free draw or ask the teacher
What are 2 things you need to do before you leave the class to get water, go to the restroom, etc?
Sign out and take a hall pass
What should you do if someone needs help?
Offer kind help or remind them to ask the teacher
When using sharp tools, what should your body do?
Sit still and focus
What does it mean to treat materials with respect?
Use them carefully so others can use them too
Why is cleanup a team job?
Everyone shares the space and supplies
What does it mean to be a responsible art student?
Follow rules, respect others, and do your best
What is the golden rule of the art room?
Respect people, tools, and artwork