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Academically Challenged Students Are Prepared for Success in Adulthood and Participation in A Global Environment
This blog post is the first in a five-part series exploring how the arts can contribute to the education of the whole child for each of the five whole child tenets. Here, I will discuss the importance of ensuring students are academically challenged and why it is essential for preparing students for success.
An Abstract Art Lesson Plan Using Paul Klee
Looking for an engaging abstract art lesson plan? This lesson is inspired by Paul Klee and will take your students beyond making art.
5 Must-Have Supplies for Your Art Room
Stocking your art room? Don't forget these 5 essential supplies! From paints to brushes, this guide has got you covered.
Top 5 Middle School Art Class Questions Answered
Are you a teacher who is new to teaching middle school art classes? Or have you been teaching for a while, but need a refresher on some key topics? Either way, you’ve come to the right place! In this blog post, I’ll be answering five of the most frequently asked questions about middle school art classes. I’ll cover topics like classroom management, lesson planning, assessment, and more. Let’s get started!
Concentric Art Lesson Inspired by Sonia Delaunay Art
This concentric art project is a fun and simple way to introduce students to Sonia Delaunay! Learn how to bring this simple and fun project to your art room.
3 Reasons Why All Teachers Should Encourage Simple Drawings in the Classroom
As a general education teacher, it's important to encourage creativity and self-expression in your students. One great way to do this is by incorporating simple drawings and abstract art ideas into your lesson plans. These types of activities can be accessible to all students, regardless of their artistic abilities, and can provide a variety of benefits.
5 Creative Ideas for School Art Shows
If you're organizing a school art show, it's always nice to have creative ideas that will set your event apart from the rest. From fun activities to interactive displays, here are 5 creative ideas specifically tailored to school art shows!
Explore the Magic of Tints and Shades with Free Worksheets
Discover the world of tints and shades in your classroom with our free worksheets! Encourage creativity, enhance visual arts skills, and integrate STEM concepts through the fun and educational activity of mixing colors. Download now and get started!
Introducing Students to Sonia Delaunay’s Art
Want to introduce students to Sonia Delaunay art? Let’s talk about some of the reasons to bring Delaunay into your art room. Plus, a fun activity.
How Teaching Artists Can Better Understand Educational Standards
We don’t use standards to build a script for educators. We’re trying to ensure that all students work towards the same goals. Standards are what we want students to know at different grade levels. We created them so that no student is left behind. The lesson plan, teaching, and curriculum are how we meet those standards.
Creating Effective Visual Art Lesson Plans: A Guide for Teachers
If you are a visual art teacher, there is nothing worse than having 15 extra minutes to fill at the end of your class. This is where effective lesson planning comes in handy. Let’s explore the elements you should include when writing a lesson plan for your visual art class.
Games for Art Class to Introduce New Works of Art
Adding games to art class is a great way to reinforce skills and learn about new artists. Try this Flowers in Art matching game, which can be played in a variety of ways!
Explore Female Artists with a Women’s History Month Art Project
Looking for women’s history month art projects? Check out these ideas to explore notable female artists throughout history with your students.
16 Tips for Successful School Art Shows
In this blog post, we’ll discuss 16 tips to help you create a successful school art show. From finding the right venue to organizing your displays and promoting the event, these tips will give you the insight and guidance you need to put on a show that your students, parents, and teachers will be proud of.
A Simple Wood Panel Art Lesson for Elementary Students
This wood panel art lesson is a simple and easy to implement over a few class periods. Get students familiar with new media and creating realistic eye drawings.
Practice Decomposing Fractions with Art
Using art to teach decomposing fractions is a great way to bring hands-on, visual learning to the classroom! Deepen students math knowledge with this simple art lesson.
Art That Makes You Smarter (Black History Month) : Romare Bearden
In this post, I'm highlighting an artist who embodies all of that. When he decided not to veer from his own vision, even though it wasn't trending or popular at the time, he totally revised the art of collage for telling the American story. Romare Bearden was one of the most significant African American artists of the 20th century.
Spring Life Cycle Mandalas
Use spring mandalas to go beyond teaching art skills! Review math and science content with this spring life cycle mandala activity.
4 Entertaining and Educational Games to Play in Art Class
Looking for fun, educational games for art class? Check out these three simple games you can put together in a few minutes.
My students know I love to have a good time in art class! But, my goodness, it can be a struggle at times. As specials teachers, students can come to us a little out of sorts and disengaged. I have found that creating games for art class is an easy way to reinforce art skills, while also getting students invested in their learning.
Elementary Art Lesson: How to Create an Ice Cream Painting for Kids
In this elementary art lesson, you will learn step-by-step how to create an ice cream painting using crayons and tempera cakes. This is a great activity for children of all ages and the finished product is sure to bring a smile to your face. Plus, it's a great way to encourage creativity and promote fine motor skills in young learners. So, let's get started and learn how to make an ice cream painting!
