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!

Posts by Alecia

Content Type
  • All
  • Article
  • Podcast
  • Video
Topic
  • All
  • Assessment
  • Classroom Management
  • Curriculum
  • Instructional Strategies
  • News
  • Professionalism
  • Studio Practices
Subtopic
  • All
  • Assessment Design
  • Assessment Implementation
  • Expectations
  • Physical Space
  • Relationship Building
  • Curriculum Approaches
  • Curriculum Design
  • Differentiation
  • Engagement
  • Advocacy
  • Professional Learning
  • Professional Practice
  • Connections
  • Creativity
  • Media & Techniques
Article

Use Sticky Notes to Keep Your Planning On Track

If you’re having trouble keeping lesson planning under control, I recommend sticky note lists! Why? Well, when things get super...
Learn More
Article

5 Steps to Take Now to Reduce Management Issues Later

We always have great intentions at the beginning of the year to communicate our routines and expectations for art class....
Learn More
Video

Use Learning Targets to Keep Your Teaching On Track

In the video below you’ll hear about my learning targets board.  It is an integral component in my day-to-day teaching...
Learn More
Article

6 Activities to Make Your Art Room Even More Fun

It’s no secret that the art room is generally thought of as one of the most enjoyable classrooms in the...
Learn More
Video

The Clay Storage Solution You’ve Been Waiting For

Do you dread your clay units because of the hassle involved? Maybe the mere mention of the words clay unit...
Learn More
Article

15 Things Nobody Tells You About Becoming an Art Teacher

We all know there are unknowns with any career path we choose. How we handle those unknowns can impact our...
Learn More
Article

The Most Influential DUDES in Art Ed

If you walk around an art ed conference, you will surely notice that women outnumber men about 100 to one....
Learn More
Video

Organize Your Classroom Library with Inexpensive Stickers

As you may know, I love using books in my classroom (Check out my two lists of recommendations here and here!)....
Learn More
Article

15 Ways to Communicate With Parents and Families

As summer approaches, there is no better time to begin, or perfect, your venues for communicating with parents, families, and...
Learn More
Video

The Clean-Up Routine That Transformed My Art Room

It’s not news that at the end of the year, our routines and expectations begin to fall by the wayside....
Learn More
3 Must-Have Drawing Activities for Your Free Choice Center
Video

3 Must-Have Drawing Activities for Your Free Choice Center

“We all have activities available for students that finish projects early, and I just know you’ll want to add these...
Learn More
Video

Paintbrush Sorting, Solved!

Today I’d love to share a cheap, color-coded system to store your paintbrushes. The system is also student-friendly and will...
Learn More