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3 Things I Always Say to My Students to Empower Learning
Easy and Authentic Floral Prints Mini Lesson Examples for Elementary
Best Ways to Teach Empathy with Vincent Van Gogh
Want to help your students develop empathy? This Vincent Van Gogh for kids lesson helps students explore emotions and develop empathy through art.
3 Children's Lit-Based Art Projects You Need to Know About Right Now
Why Art Education is Important for Developing Emotional Intelligence in Children
In other words, an education rich in the arts meets the needs of the whole child.
Let’s give that two thumbs up!
We all have emotions and how we deal with those emotions translates to how we function as human beings, this is known as emotional intelligence and can be explored through art.
Art is at the Core : Yayoi Kusama (Flowers)
Yayoi Kusama is a Japanese artist and writer who moved to the United States in 1957. She became associated with the Pop Art Movement in the 1960s. She is often acknowledged as one of the most important artists to come out of Japan. Kusama’s works also exude many characteristics of abstract expressionism.
Below are ideas for integrating Yayoi Kusama’s Flowers with other subjects.
How to Make a Creative Tree of Life with Polymer Clay
How to Teach Kids About Color Theory (A Guide for Beginners)
If you are an art teacher and your students need help learning about color theory, this guide can teach you how to teach them. But even if you aren’t an art teacher, color theory can be useful in any kind of art-related, creative project. Think: regular education endeavors that require a creative process! These tips will help your students find success in any classroom.
3 Easy School Beautification Ideas That Won't Break the Bank
3 Benefits of Using Art to Teach Hard Math Concepts Like Fractions and Decimals
Curious about how to teach fractions and decimals in a new, engaging way? Bring together art and math! I’ll share with you the benefits of bringing art and math together, and how the end results can look like for your students.
Authentic Art: 3 Ways to Rescue Cookie-Cutter Craft Projects
For many kids, creating art can be one of the most rewarding activities.
Here's the thing, though. We really have to give careful consideration to what we are asking kids to do when we call what we are doing "art."
Without getting too far into the weeds of semantics, lets just say we are talking about what is known in the art ed world as cookie-cutter, copycat projects in this post.
How to Teach Symmetry with Some of the World's Best Architectural Works
The Artistic Guide to Fact Fluency for Every Math Teacher
Math fact fluency is always a challenge for students, but art can make it more productive. Learn how math and art can come together to develop confident math students, and increase students math facts fluency knowledge.
Contemporary Folk Art Painting for Kids
3 Easy Steps to Painting Lovely Spring Daffodils
How to Confidently Pronounce Artists' Names in the Art Room
I’m about to say something controversial, but here goes nothin!
It is not the job of the art teacher to know how to pronounce every artist’s name ever.
This is not included in the “requirements for art teacher” job listing! In fact, that would be unrealistic, too big a job for art teachers.
Now, let’s unpack all that.
How to Create Unique Textures in Mixed Media
If you’re interested in learning how to create unique textures in mixed media, you’ve come to the right place! I’m going to walk you through the process of mixing up a plethora of basic textures for your artwork. Remember to use these tips with your students and in your own practice. You will get return on your investment in this media by greater engagement in the learning process and retention of skills.
Arts Integration: Mixed Media Rainbows
This Rainbow mixed media art project is super simple to put together, and your students will create amazing pieces. I’ll give you ideas for kicking off the lesson, supplies, and directions.
5th Grade Science: Food Chain Agamographs
Book Review: CREATIVITY SUCKS by Phil Hansen
If you’re looking for a sense of commiseration with a fellow artist, there’s no better book to buy than this one. This masterpiece is the creative bible for artists of all mediums and levels. This is the book you grab when you need encouragement, a guide through your artistic journey, or just a moment to share in the highs and lows of a creative mind. Phil Hansen’s book is 208 pages of brilliance!
