Classroom Management Resources

The past school year emphasized the value of being prepared for anything. Trauma responses are playing an increasing role in the everyday behaviors of K–12 art students.

Helping these students find success within your art programs requires adjusting your instructional practices to meet their needs. You deserve access to the support you need when you need it. The resources curated here will empower you to manage whatever comes your way.

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FLEX provides an extensive library of standards-aligned art curriculum materials, designed to integrate easily with most learning management systems, that can be used online, in-person, or in a hybrid setting. FLEX gives you back your time so you can focus on the most important part of your job: supporting your students.

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PRO is the only on-demand professional development platform that dives into everything from art mediums to classroom management. PRO contains relevant training and essential resources, so art teachers have the personalized support they need when they need it.

Be prepared for anything with these free articles, podcasts, and resources.

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Transform Your Pre-K Art Room with These 6 Essential Routines!

Are you feeling nervous about teaching Pre-K art? The tiniest artists in the building may have the smallest hands, but…
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5 Ideas to Walk the Line Between Creative Freedom and Art Room Structure

If you have ever been in an art room, you know that many students freeze when you hand them a…
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Aligning With Your Colleague to Create the Shared Space You Need This School Year

Art teachers tend to be pretty independent. We manage our own spaces and make countless decisions every day, so sharing…
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Draw the Line: 5 Classroom Boundaries Every High School Art Teacher Needs

One of the best parts of being a high school art teacher is the relationships you build with students over…
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Practical, Not Perfect: Organization Tips for the Disorganized Art Teacher

Being an art teacher often means managing hundreds of student projects, dozens of messy materials, and multiple classes with artwork…
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How To Run an Art Room Reward Day: Use These 6 Nostalgic Crafts

Students of all ages love to reminisce about their childhood. Even elementary students enjoy seeing old cartoons, toys, and activities…
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Art Teacher Fails Every Art Teacher Makes and How to Fix Them

When things go wrong in the art room, it can go very wrong. A paint spill can turn into a…
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How to Use Positivity to Maintain and Repair Student Relationships in the Art Room

At the beginning of the new school year or semester, there is a strong focus on building positive relationships with…
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How Digital Artwork Submission Saves Time and Energy for Art Teachers

When you unlock your phone and open social media, your feed is probably flooded with artists posting their work to…
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Art Room Check-Up: Easy Ways to Start the New Year in Your Best Room Ever

As the semester winds down, it’s natural to focus on finishing projects and managing materials. (Seriously, where do all the…
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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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Not Listening? 4 Approaches to Over-Communicate with High School Students

What are we doing? When is this due? Do we have to do this today? If these questions sound all…
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Get FLEX + PRO in Your School

There’s no time like the present to make your colleagues and administrators aware of resources that will support your teaching practice. FLEX Curriculum provides thousands of standards-aligned curriculum materials that will engage you and your students, but most importantly, save you time! With PRO Learning you’ll be counting down the days to your next district PD day. With 200+ PRO Packs to choose from, you’ll have access to the art-specific PD you want and deserve.

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