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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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7 Ways to Hit Your Stride in the Art Room

For many new art teachers, the question, “Does this ever get any easier?” comes up a lot. Between late nights...
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8 Essential Activities for Any Architecture Center

Last year, I piloted an architecture choice unit with my third-grade students. One of the biggest takeaways from this experience...
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7 Paint Routines You’ll Never Regret Teaching

Let me start by saying that I know routines are extremely important, especially in the art room. However, it wasn’t until this...
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Amazing Clay Resources From The Art of Education

Art teachers fall in a variety of places on the clay spectrum. Some love it while others despise it. Some are experts...
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Opening Your Etsy Shop

You’ve been told by friends and family that you should “totally sell your art”! Maybe you agree with them, but...
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How to Manage a Classroom Set of iPads

Are you looking for solutions for storing and managing your classroom iPads? Look no further! In the video below, learn...
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A Simple Poster to Make Your Classroom Run Smoothly

Not all classroom management plans are foolproof. Sometimes strategies work for one group of students but not for others. The...
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3 Steps to Take to Fix a Failing Routine

“Anything you ask your students to do repeatedly should be made into a routine.” -Michael Linsin, The Classroom Management Secret....
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3 Steps to Take to Fix a Failing Routine

“Anything you ask your students to do repeatedly should be made into a routine.” -Michael Linsin, The Classroom Management Secret....
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The Best Way to Stay Organized if You’re a Traveling Art Teacher

We are all dealt our individual hands in the art education world as far as job assignments go. Some of...
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How to Use Simple Sticky Notes to Organize Your Entire Life

I consider myself to be very organized. But, there are times when it becomes difficult to keep all of my calendars,...
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3 Easy Setups for Parent Nights

You’ve spent hours hanging beautiful art displays in the hallway. You have dressed to the nines. You may have even...
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