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Research confirms what art teachers have known for a long time — visual arts education supports students’ academic and social development. Even if you don’t tackle cross-curricular or arts integration, research shows that art for arts’ sake has an impact.

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FLEX + PRO addresses issues that are prevalent this fall: assessment to determine student readiness levels and progress over time, instructional strategies to engage all learners, differentiation strategies to target all populations, and supporting student emotional well-being.
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1-2-3 A-R-T YouTube Series

This seven-episode mini-series will address the learning gap many kindergarten and first-grade students will face when going back to school this year. Coming out of COVID, our kindergarteners may be experiencing a lack of social skills due to isolation and the loss of fine motor skills due to online learning and increased dependence on screens. As art teachers, how can we anticipate our youngest artists’ needs and meet them where they are? Join Lindsey Moss from The Art of Education University as she shares tons of tips and tricks for success with kindergarteners!

Free articles, podcasts and resources to help you bridge the learning gap

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Easy, Practical Exercises to Teach Composition in K-12 Art

You’re probably already teaching composition in your art class. You introduce the rule of thirds. You review the Principles of…
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Make Your Students Laugh with These 6 Funny Art History Stories!

If your school year is feeling stale and students are starting to look glazed over, try infusing funny art history…
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Unlock Student Growth: How to Make Learning Visible in the Art Room

“Wow, he’s so talented! Some kids just have it.” We’ve all heard phrases like this from colleagues, administrators, and parents…
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3 Ways to Teach the Elements and Principles of Art with Skill and Confidence

Just like with buildings, learning starts with a strong foundation. Plus, young minds love to build and design at any…
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Shape Student Leaders with 4 Activities to Build Confidence

Confidence is the first step to leadership—and this often starts in the art room. If your students hesitate to take…
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Draw from Old Methods to Teach New K-12 Artists

Do you ever feel pressure to constantly try the newest, most outside-the-box art techniques? Maybe you’ve found yourself juggling spray…
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5 Art History Examples That Teach You to Stay Grounded in a Changing World

The longer you have been in the art classroom, the more you experience change. There are always new initiatives, new…
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10 Fun Icebreaker Ideas to Reconnect With Students After a Long Break

After a long, well-deserved break, it can be tough for students to get back into the rhythm of school and…
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Make Creative Art Lessons From Anything: 5 Out-of-the-Box Items

Have you ever opened your supply closet and seen the same untouched art materials year after year? Imagine what would…
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7 K-12 Analysis Activities to Celebrate Art History

We’re art teachers because we love creating art—and looking at art. Art history can sure fire us up! But how…
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Art Teacher Tips for Attending National Portfolio Day Like a Pro

Whether your students have a fully completed portfolio or are steadily building a strong body of work, you know they’ve…
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Easy, Stress-Free Winter Art Parties to End the Semester with Joy

As the semester winds down, the art room buzzes with a mix of excitement, creativity, and a hint of exhaustion….
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