About the Author

Sarah Krajewski

I learned about AOEU and its amazing articles and resources as a student in college. After teaching for a few years, I was approached about filming some PRO Packs, then joined the AOEU writing team for a few years, and now, I host the weekly Instagram Live Chats.

I am a K-5 art educator in Cambridge, Wisconsin. You may hear my students refer to me as Mrs. K. or as the art room glitter fairy! When we use glitter in the art room, I dress in wings and a tutu as the “Glitter Fairy” and sprinkle glitter onto kids’ glue lines.

One constant in our art room is the empowering art room mantra we recite each day. It goes like this: “My mantra—I am positive. I am creative. I am mindful. I am amazing. I am an artist.” Every day, I remind myself that my job is to be here for my students…mentally, emotionally, and artistically.

Outside my art room, I love to paint happy abstract creations and have also written and illustrated a children’s book about being exactly you. I share my adventures with my amazing husband and ridiculous cats, Fuzz Aldrin and Marvin. I also enjoy running, mural making, and being outside!

Professional Accomplishments:

Publications: Exactly You! (2020), AOEU Magazine (2018-2020)

Awards: 2018 Wisconsin Art Educator of the Year

Bachelor of Arts, UW Eau Claire, Certified Art Educator (2010)

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Teacher planner and pens
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3 Ways to Really Rev Up Your Curriculum

Does the phrase “curriculum revision” excite you or bring a sense of unease? Whether you are a veteran art educator...
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Rainbows painted on windows
Article

How to Add Color to Your School With Window Painting

As art teachers, we have a special blessing (and sometimes a curse) to constantly notice the areas of our schools...
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How to Set Goals After a Conference

Think of an incredibly awesome art education conference you attended. Nothing is better than the feeling of renewed energy and...
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Felted heart artwork
Article

4 Large-Scale Projects for the New Year

Large-scale collaborative projects are most definitely worth it, despite the extra planning an in-depth project may require. Your students will...
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5 Simple Mindful Activities Perfect for the Art Room

Mindfulness. What’s the buzz all about? You may have heard the word tossed around casually or discussed at length during...
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Art Club T-shirt made with blacklight and splatter paint
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5 Easy Ways to Make Art Club T-Shirts

Art clubs are amazing ways to galvanize students around art. It helps kids get excited and more deeply invested in...
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4 Ways to Practice Empathy in the Art Room

Being an art teacher is made up of two really important big jobs. Your first job is to teach art...
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3 Quick Ways to Assess Student Learning in the Art Room

How do you know your students are learning? How can you quickly and simply assess student learning? What assessment techniques...
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Egg Shakers
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How to Use Instruments in Classroom Management

Did you know you don’t need a college major in music to use instruments in your classroom? You and your...
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How to Cure the “No-Name” Epidemic

No name. No name. What a shame! This “no-name” epidemic might be one of the biggest struggles art teachers deal...
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Why Meeting Your Kids at the Door Is So Important

Transitions between classes can be some of the most stressful parts of your day. Your previous art class quickly exits...
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How to Utilize Volunteers in the Art Room

Does the thought of people helping in your art room excite you or stress you out? These amazing humans, also...
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