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)

Posts by Sarah

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Relationship Building

How to Create a Social Contract in the Art Room

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Engagement

Sketchbooks Made Simple in the Elementary Art Room

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Connections

How to Start a Cross-Curricular Conversation

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Relationship Building

Why You Should Start the Year With Kindergarten Self-Portraits

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Connections

Why You Need Visiting Artists in Your Classroom

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Expectations

A Simple Strategy to Control Volume in the Art Room

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Relationship Building

How Do You Feel About Hugs and I Love Yous?

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Physical Space

How to Make a Rotating Art Gallery

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Professional Practice

Why Your Mental Health Is the Most Important Thing

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Professional Practice

Make the Most of Your Summer by Making Your Own Art

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Connections

How to Get Art Displayed in Your Community

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Physical Space

Why You Should Have a Gallery Wall of Current Artists and Art Teachers

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article