The holiday season is upon us. What’s on your list? A new apron? Art socks? The Bob Ross game?
Sure, any art teacher would welcome those. But, what do art teachers REALLY want for the holidays? Let’s take a look.
15 Things Art Teachers Actually Want for the Holidays
1. An entire class period where no one says, “Like this?”
2. To go to the bathroom whenever they want.
3. A manicure that lasts for more than one day.
4. A drying rack where all of the shelves stay up until they are needed.
5. Clean sinks.
6. An administrator who says, “I got you a sub so you could set up the art show.”
7. A sub who actually follows the plans.
8. A group of kindergartners that stays on topic for the duration of a 5-minute discussion.
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9. A class where one student asking to go to the bathroom does not create a chain reaction.
10. Extra storage space.
11. A clay unit where no one makes anything inappropriate.
12. An entire day where students from other classes do not interrupt to ask for supplies.
13. Glue bottles that never clog.
14. One full month where no one asks them to “Make a quick poster.”
15. To not have to answer the question, “Where are the (insert art supply that has been in plain view for the entirety of the semester)?”
There you have it! 15 things any art teacher would love for the holidays. Now, if we could only figure out how to wrap them…
What’s on your holiday wish list this year?
What is the best gift you’ve ever received?
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