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5 Ways to Help Create a Culturally Sensitive Classroom
Over my many years in the classroom, I have taught in a wide range of different schools. Some have been...
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How Visual Thinking Strategies Can Help You Lead Great Class Discussions
Have you ever wondered how you might improve class discussions about art? As art teachers, we know the importance of...
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A Simple Way to Maximize Your Planning Time
If you’re like me, planning time in your classroom is precious. It’s a time to breathe, get things done, and...
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Why It’s OK to Change Your Plans Partway Through the Year
When I first started teaching, I planned out my entire year in August. I had everything mapped out, all the...
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The Best Way to Cover Your Tables and Manage Your Art Room
As art teachers, we all know how challenging it can be to manage a busy art room. How to best...
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An Art Teacher’s Guide to Understanding IEPs
The first couple months of school are always hectic for teachers. Learning students’ names, getting used to a new schedule,...
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4 Tips to Line Up Elementary Students With Ease
Imagine you’ve just completed a great day of painting with your elementary students. They worked hard creating beautiful pieces. They...
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5 Compelling Reasons to Join Your Local Art Ed Organization
When I was in college, I was encouraged by my professors to join the National Art Education Association or NAEA....
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6 Pieces of Advice NOT to Follow Your First Year Teaching
As a new school year begins, many brand new art teachers are teaching their first lessons in their new rooms....
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Why You Should Consider National Board Certification
It’s August, the month when teachers all over the U.S. will begin their journey through National Board Certification. Ahead of...
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3 Classroom Management Tips for Teaching Art on a Cart
When I first started teaching art from a cart, I found one of my biggest challenges was effective classroom management. When...
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5 Simple Ways to Use Sketchbooks in the Elementary Art Room
Many years ago, I started thinking about using sketchbooks with my upper elementary students. I knew other elementary art teachers...
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