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Ian Sands

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5 Brilliant Responses to the Statement, “My Little Sister Could Do That!”

As art teachers, we are often challenged by our students when they are confronted by modern art. “My little sister...
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Using Sketchbooks to Doodle During Class

Art Teachers don’t mind when their students draw in class. Unless, of course, they are taking notes. As an Art...
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The Great Artists Copy

I was standing in a small art gallery in New Bern, NC staring at a six foot, paint splattered canvas....
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The Art Show: Celebrating Process or Product?

For the artist, making art is a long process that mixes thought, creativity and technique. The non-artist however, doesn’t see...
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Promote Your Class With Video

Videos are a great way to advocate for your class. Whether it is a highlight reel or promotional footage, creating...
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Reward Students for Their Hard Work: Have A Fun Friday!

Have you ever had a student complain about an art project? “This is hard,” they say. My standard response is...
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What Makes Great Art, Great?

High school students are capable of producing some amazing artwork. Every art teacher has encountered a student that produces this...
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Make Art History Sticky: Using Hooks to Help Students Learn

A few years ago, I read a book by Chip and Dan Heath titled Made To Stick: Why Some Ideas...
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Skeletons Can Improve Student Growth in Drawing 348%

With Halloween right around the corner, skeletons will be out in full force. You will see them in store window...
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Develop Theme-Based Lessons for a More Authentic Experience

When writing lesson plans, most teachers start with the objective: What will the student be able to do? The objective might...
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Motivate Students With The Great American Sketchbook Game

It would seem art teachers tend to understand the value of the sketchbook assignment more than their students do. While...
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My PLC Just Formed… Now What?

“PLC” (Personal Learning Community) has become a popular educational buzzword in the last few years. Teachers of the same subject,...
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