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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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How Your Teacher Librarian Can Make Your Life Awesome

Last month we featured a few articles about The Art of Building Relationships. I have another dynamic individual to add...
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How to Make Printmaking Easy for Even Your Most Rambunctious Class

Mr. Stoller’s printmaking presentation at the AOE Online Conference this summer inspired me to pursue printmaking with my younger grades…even my rowdy...
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Why You Should Demo Everything for Your Youngest Students

In the art room, there is a time and place for vague directions, experimentation, and exploration. But, sometimes specific, detailed,...
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15 Gifts to Buy for Your Artsy Friends This Holiday Season

It’s that time of year again! Finding just the right gifts for those nearest and dearest to you can be a...
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Jumpstart Any Project With a Five Minute Frenzy

Have you been putting off tackling that junk drawer?  That pile of donated materials? The dreaded scrap bin? Whether you’re...
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Pinterest-Inspired Visuals Can Work For You!

Are you tired of repeating the same directions over and over?  Communicate with your students by using simple visuals instead! ...
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Make Your Own Magnetic Color Wheel

  When I started teaching, I began running into issues communicating the color wheel and color theory to my students. ...
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5 Books Every Art Teacher Needs to Read

We all embark on our teaching journeys eager to teach. Most of the time, we have a few basic classroom...
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Sneak in MORE Art History with a Mystery Artist Board!

  Are you looking for a fun way to increase your students’ art history knowledge? Try a mystery artist board!...
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The History of Artsonia

You’re familiar with Artsonia, but have you ever wondered about the story behind the company? For example, how on Earth...
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5 Fantastic Lessons that Work On or Off a Cart

Sometimes the ideas we post on AOE very clearly will work best in a classroom situation. Today, we’d like to change...
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Transform the Beginning of Your Class Period With a Simple Whiteboard

My first year of teaching I struggled with students entering the art room in a civilized manner.  Who can really...
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