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Anne-Marie Slinkman

Hello! My name is Anne-Marie Slinkman, and I teach elementary art in a suburban district in Virginia. I have been teaching kindergarten through 5th-grade art for 16 years and have taught in a variety of different situations and school settings. I received my BFA in Art Education from Virginia Commonwealth University, and my M.A.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Virginia Tech. I also achieved my National Board Certification in 2012.

In my classroom, I focus on providing my students with a breadth of art making and learning experiences that help them to construct meaning and find inspiration from the world around them. When I am not teaching, I am usually on a trip exploring the world with my husband, creating art, hiking, or hanging out with my two dogs. I am thrilled to be on the AOE writing team!

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4 Ways to Become an Art Teacher Leader

Teaching art is an amazing job. I love my students. I love the creative work. Most of all, I love...
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5 Types of Rubrics to Use in Your Art Classes

Most art teachers use rubrics to assess students’ work. Rubrics are a great way to make sure students understand the...
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5 Classroom Management Strategies for the Art Room

Managing an art room is not always easy. With messy materials, large class sizes, and time restraints, it can seem...
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4 New Ideas to Celebrate Youth Art Month

March is a busy time for art educators. We work hard to highlight our programs and share the amazing things...
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10 Non-Traditional Supplies You Need for Your Art Room

What are the essential supplies every art room should have? Of course, paper and paintbrushes are basic. Paint, markers, and...
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A Fool-Proof Way to Glaze With Elementary Students

I love teaching clay lessons. Students love them, too. Year after year, when I poll my students about their favorite...
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3 Simple Exit Tickets to Boost Student Comprehension

What kind of formative assessments do you use in your classes? One simple, yet powerful type I love to use is...
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Three Simple Ways to Grow Strong Relationships With Parents

We all know how important it is to build and maintain healthy relationships with parents. Parents can be strong allies,...
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3 Ways Middle School Students Really Are Different

Any elementary teacher will tell you there is never a dull moment in the art room. Something exciting is always...
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4 Important Benefits to Switching Schools

This past September, I started teaching middle school art. In my 16 years of teaching, I taught only at the...
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A Better Argument for Art Education

These days, it sometimes feels art education is under attack. The culture of high-stakes testing has increased over the last...
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4 Easy Lessons That Incorporate Natural Materials

This time of the year, it can sometimes be a challenge to keep students engaged. The energy of the season...
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