THE NOTICING PRACTICE

Workshop Downloads & UDL Resources

Download your free classroom-ready graphic organizers below.

Every strong piece of writing starts with something you notice (or noticed or a noticing?).

Before we ask writers to analyze a theme, build a scene, or draft an argument, we have to give them space to look closely. 

The Noticing Practice is designed around a simple, liberating principle: separate the thinking from the pressure of output.

Step 1: See (Notice what is literally there?)

Step 2: Feel (What does it stir, emotionally or physically?)

Step 3: Connect (What does it remind you of?)

And the only rule at the start: ONE WORD ONLY.

By anchoring thought in single words, ideas take root fast, and authentic inquiry follows naturally.

I put together a clean, printable 3-page organizer kit (See-Feel-Connect, Character Inside/Outside, and Setting Camera) that you can use with any lesson.

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12 Months of Fine Art by Contemporary Hawaiʻi Women Artists 12 Months of Fine Art by Contemporary Hawaiʻi Women Artists 12 Months of Fine Art by Contemporary Hawaiʻi Women Artists 12 Months of Fine Art by Contemporary Hawaiʻi Women Artists
12 Months of Fine Art by Contemporary Hawaiʻi Women Artists
from $38.00

More than a way to track the days—this is a curated gallery of 12 frameable fine art prints for your home or studio.

Created in collaboration by Hawaiʻi artists Malia Chau, Morgan Grae, and Jax Preciado, A Year of Flowers 2027 features vibrant, original floral and figurative works celebrating island heritage, survival, and quiet presence.

Every copy is printed on-island in Honolulu by Kiʻikau Printers on premium archival cardstock. When each month comes to a close, simply trim along the printed guides to keep a permanent collection of twelve fine art prints for framing.

“Creative expression isn't just an aesthetic choice—it is vital care, truth-telling, and a way to hold strength and tenderness at the exact same time.”

Product Details & Craft

  • The Format: Hangs vertically to 11" x 22" (artwork on top, calendar grid on bottom), printed on premium heavyweight 100lb archival cardstock.

  • Island Made: Printed locally on Oʻahu by historic Kiʻikau Printers with rich, high-pigment inks.

  • Designed to Outlive 2027: Built-in trim marks let you easily separate the grid and frame each original art piece.

  • Instant Bonus: Every pre-order includes an immediate digital download of the Mija Digital Art & Wallpaper Pack (.ZIP).

  • Limited Edition: First press run is strictly capped at 20 copies.

Choose Your Pre-Order Edition

🌸 STANDARD CALENDAR — $38

The complete art calendar collection.

  • 2027 A Year of Flowers Art Calendar (Archival 100lb cardstock)

  • 12 Frameable Art Prints (built-in trim guides)

  • Instant Bonus: Mija Digital Art & Wallpaper Pack (.ZIP)

✊ FEMINIST ADVOCATE EDITION — $58 ★ MOST POPULAR

Our community favorite—pairs fine art with direct survivor advocacy.

  • 2027 A Year of Flowers Art Calendar

  • $10 Direct Impact: Donated directly to local campus safety & survivor advocacy in Hawaiʻi

  • Signed 5" x 7" Archival Mini-Print: "A spectrum: wholly, unreachably, her" (Pre-order exclusive)

  • "Compost the Rage" Weatherproof Vinyl Sticker Sheet

  • Instant Bonus: Mija Digital Art & Wallpaper Pack (.ZIP)

🎨 "A YEAR OF FLOWERS" COLLECTOR EXPERIENCE — $98 ★ LIMITED (ONLY 5 AVAILABLE)

A year-long tactile art subscription delivered to your door each season.

  • Everything in the Feminist Advocate Edition ($58 Tier + $10 Community Donation)

  • 4 Quarterly Seasonal Art Drops (Mailed across 2027): Receive an exclusive 5" x 7" print & affirmation card in Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn featuring the "I can make myself flowers" series.

[11/08] COFFEE & CREATE: Hand-Painted Holiday Card Workshop (Watercolor & Ink)
[11/08] COFFEE & CREATE: Hand-Painted Holiday Card Workshop (Watercolor & Ink)
$40.00

[11/08] COFFEE & CREATE: Hand-Painted Holiday Card Workshop (Watercolor & Ink)

Unwind, regulate, and paint vibrant holiday keepsakes in an intimate, restorative studio setting.

Join local artist and educator Jax Preciado for a cozy, 90-minute radical self-care practice at Kiʻikau Printers. Whether you want to paint custom holiday ornament art to frame and gift or simply enjoy a quiet, grounding morning for yourself, this open-level session gives you space to slow down and reconnect through line and wash watercolor.

How We’ll Create Step-by-Step:

- Color Warm-Up: Test washes and blend shades on practice strips.

- Loose Watercolor Base: Wash soft ornament shapes and leafy botanicals.

- Fine-Liner Detail: Layer crisp loops, stems, and linework over dried paint.

- Intentions & Accents: Add Gelly Roll highlights and write personal holiday intentions.

What You’ll Take Home:

- 1–2 Original 5" x 7" Artwork Pieces: Vibrant watercolor & ink compositions on archival 100% cotton paper (ready to frame or send as holiday cards).

What’s Included in Your Ticket:

- Full Materials Access: Professional 100% cotton paper, watercolors, waterproof fine-liners, Gelly Roll accent pens, and brushes provided for use.

- In-Person Guidance: Step-by-step instruction and 1-on-1 support in a cozy Kakaʻako printshop setting.

- BYO Beverage Friendly: Feel free to bring your favorite coffee, tea, or morning drink!

All skill levels welcome—no prior painting experience needed.

⚡ Strictly Limited to 12 Seats to ensure an intimate, personalized studio experience for every attendee.

Bring a Friend & Save $10:

Use promo code DOUBLE at checkout to save $10 when you reserve 2 or more seats!

Questions?

  • "I hadn't written creatively in a while. I left with a notebook full of writing."

    Catherine, Cohort 1

  • "It was a safe place to express myself and learn new techniques. And I know I can use what was shared with me in my classroom."

    —Crystal, cohort 1, middle school educator

  • I've tried a lot of writing curricula for my homeschool. Jax's Noticing Practice is the first thing I've found that actually teaches kids how to write — with real structure and support built in — while still making it feel creative and personal."

    — Catherine, cohort 1, homeschool teacher

  • “Deliverables arrived ahead of schedule, enabling us to accelerate our own client commitments without risk.”

    -- Facility Director