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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digital project sketch
Article

6 Fun Ways to Experiment With Digital Drawing

Are you the kind of art teacher that will hand-draw an awesome art worksheet only to save the original in...
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small plants in painted planters
Article

The Benefits of Bringing Plants into Your Art Room

Picture the most relaxing, inspiring, beautiful room. What do you see? An abundance of natural light? Cozy furniture? Greenery? When...
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stepping stones drying
Article

The Easiest Way to Make Stepping Stones

Making stepping stones can be such a mess. Wet concrete, messy, gluey, sand mixtures, and glass pieces sliding around in...
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andy goldsworthy inspired art
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5 Outdoor Activities for the End of the Year

Summer is so close, you can smell it! The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and all you want...
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student coloring mantra
Article

The Benefits of Using an Art Room Mantra

You meet your artists at the door with a smile, a high five, or a wave. They head to the...
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How to Create Glowing Black Light Art

It’s in my nature to try and put a positive spin on any situation. So when I switched schools and...
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art show scavenger hunt
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The Most Fun Way to Keep Visitors Engaged at Your Art Show

Art show season is one of the best (and busiest) times of the year. Art shows are all about showing...
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