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In Full Bloom: 14 Ways to Celebrate Year-End Growth in the High School Art Room

The end of the school year is almost here—you and your students are so close to the finish line! Before...
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How Spring Cleaning Helps Art Teachers Spruce Up and Grow Their Creative Practice

Every art teacher knows that organizing is a big part of the job. Whether your art room is super tidy,...
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From Small Seeds to Big Ideas: Fun Brainstorming Strategies for the Art Room

I don’t know what to draw; I don’t have any good ideas; I don’t know where to start. Sound familiar? ...
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You’re the Root of it All: 5 Flowers for Art Teacher Appreciation

If art teachers were flowers, you wouldn’t be just one kind—you’d be an entire garden! You are the epitome of...
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Why Every Art Teacher Needs a Few Good Jokes

When we think about the memorable moments of our teaching careers, big events often come to mind, like the art...
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Art Teacher Fails Every Art Teacher Makes and How to Fix Them

When things go wrong in the art room, it can go very wrong. A paint spill can turn into a...
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12 Things Art Teachers’ Loved Ones Love About Us

Art teachers are a unique species. We are quirky and creative. Colorful and chaotic. Empathetic and sensitive. Yet so many...
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Why Every Art Room Needs More Whimsy and Playful Moments to Boost Creativity

Whimsy is the playful side of creativity: unexpected, delightful, and a little surprising. It’s the googly eyes on your outlet,...
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Don’t Avoid Figure Drawing: How to Teach the Human Figure in Elementary Art

Drawing people can feel complicated. Students get frustrated when their drawings don’t match what they imagine. Plus, considering how to...
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Laugh as a Class: 4 Amusing Whiteboard Games Your Art Students Need to Try

Being an art teacher can be exhausting. Managing the supplies, the mess, the questions, rotating art in the showcase, in...
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Art Teacher Quiz: Are You Thriving or Just Surviving?

Spring brings fresh energy, longer days, and plenty to do! In the art room, students are wrapping up portfolios, preparing...
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Easy, Practical Exercises to Teach Composition in K-12 Art

You’re probably already teaching composition in your art class. You introduce the rule of thirds. You review the Principles of...
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