About the Author

Kelly Phillips

My name is Kelly Phillips, and I teach 4th and 5th grade in Hopkinton, MA. As a TAB teacher, I am passionate about fostering independence in my students. I strive to create an environment where all students can become independent, self-directed risk-takers.

I began my teaching career working with special needs students. I then earned my BFA in Art Education from Massachusetts College of Art and Design and my M.Ed. in STEM education from Framingham State University.

Outside of the classroom, I enjoy yoga, cooking, and being in nature. I’m excited to be a part of the AOE team!

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Painless Origami for the Choice-Based Space

Table-top centers are a great way to introduce new media in your TAB or choice-based classroom. They also make a...
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Simple Steps and Supplies to Get Started With Glass Fusing

Glass fusing is all the buzz in the art education world these days. It’s an engaging process, connected to STEAM,...
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Enhance Your TAB Centers With Schoolwide Collaborative Projects

Art teachers are unique. We teach hundreds of kids each week separated into dozens of classes. So how on earth...
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Five Minute Mindfulness

In art class, we don’t have to teach kids yoga poses, calm breathing, or meditation techniques to help students focus...
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4 Simple Tricks to Improve Your Cleanup Routine

Teaching good studio habits is a huge part of TAB philosophy. Artists need to know how to clean up after...
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3 Great Ways to Use Parent Volunteers in a TAB Classroom

My first year running a TAB classroom, I stayed until 7pm(!) most nights organizing stations, creating visuals, labeling drawers and...
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STEAM materials
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How to Easily Add STEAM to Your TAB Curriculum

Incorporating STEAM in your TAB classroom can seem like a huge undertaking. Many TAB teachers already facilitate risk-taking, innovative thinking,...
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How to Run a Fundraiser in a Choice-Based Classroom

I used to philosophically disagree with drawing fundraisers. As a TAB teacher, my classroom is supposed to be a haven of...
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5 Compelling Reasons to Get Rid of Chairs in Your Room

Editor’s Note: Today we welcome the newest member of our Writing Team, Kelly Phillips! Kelly teaches 4th and 5th-grade art...
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