About the Author

Alecia Eggers Kaczmarek

Hello! My name is Alecia Eggers-Kaczmarek and I teach K-6 elementary art in a large district in central Iowa.  I am passionate about teaching and reaching my students. I see myself as a facilitator of artistic experiences, creative skill building, and assisting students in the development of their artistic identities.  It is my philosophy and mission to provide my students with a well rounded, innovative, fun, and meaningful arts education.

When I am not in the art room, I am spending time with family and friends, crafting, practicing yoga, baking, and endlessly organizing.  I love finding inspiration and being inspired by the arts and fellow art educators.  I am so excited to be a part of the AOE team and embark on this continuous journey of learning, sharing, and innovation!

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Article

8 Things to Do to Stay Sane as a Traveling Teacher

As art teachers, our job assignments differ greatly among buildings and districts. Some teachers stay in one building their entire...
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Keep Calm and Teach Art Poster
Article

Try Narration to Help Your Students Through Transitions With Ease!

It’s no secret that transition times in the art room are tricky. Without specific instructions, students can be confused about...
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paint set up
Article

How to Implement a Solid Routine for Painting Days

As art teachers, we know cleanup can be one of the trickiest times in our classrooms. Add painting to the...
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Middle schoolers pretending to paint on Abby's face
Article

The Art of Ed’s Most Popular Articles of 2016

Inspiring. Relatable. Thought-provoking. Fun. From Pinterest controversies to painting with fire, and everything in between, it’s all here–the articles art...
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Video

The Most Important Routines You Can Teach at the Elementary Level

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Getting to Know DVDs
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Streamline Your Instruction This School Year With Videos!

It’s safe to say most of us have experienced déjà vu when presenting new topics to our students. With dozens of classes...
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clay posters
Article

How to Make Interactive Clay Visuals for Any Grade Level

We all know visuals help to enhance our students’ learning as well as our teaching. You can take it to...
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underwater photo shoot
Article

10 Inspiring Projects to Get You Out of Your Teaching Rut

As art teachers, we are very busy individuals. We are always on the go. Planning this, prepping that, and organizing...
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Video

3 Ways to Upcycle Foam Trays

As art teachers, we always try to find new uses for everyday things. Not only does this help save money,...
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Article

How to Organize a Storage Closet That Works for You

Storage space is always an issue for art teachers. It seems like no matter how much you have, it’s never...
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sorting glaze
Article

How to Create a Clay System That Works for You

Clay. It’s one of the most intimidating mediums art teachers use. Maybe it’s the sheer amount of stuff to store:...
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Article

How to Create a Paint System That Works for You

Organizing your paint supplies can easily become a headache. How do you decide what stays in a cupboard and what...
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