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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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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Help Me Help You: Teaching Students to Support Each Other in the Art Room

Do you ever feel like your students rely on you for everything? They raise their hands for help before they’ve…
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Grow Connection in the Art Room Through Student Voice, Choice, and Belonging

The art room has the power to be the most magical, welcoming, and joyfully rebellious space in the school. It’s…
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5 Ways to Connect and Stay Current with Students and Their Families in the Art Room

No matter how many years you have under your art teacher belt, the first day can still bring a flurry…
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10 Clever Ways to Organize Your Art Supplies (Without Losing Your Mind)

Let’s face it, an art room without a solid art supply organization system is just a beautiful mess waiting to…
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The Ultimate Art Supply Organization Guide for Busy Art Teachers

Art teachers love good art supplies! The smell of a fresh box of crayons, the feel of a newly opened…
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Curriculum Planning for Art Teachers: 5 Easy Ideas to Stay Organized All Year

Do you smell that familiar art room aroma? It’s time to kick off a new school year—freshly waxed floors, leftover…
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Organize It! Easy Paper Systems for Any Art Room

Paper overflows in every art room—giant sheets, colorful scraps, old artwork, specialty textures, drawing paper, and more. It multiplies overnight…
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Printmaking Hacks to Transform Cleanup Into Part of the Creative Process

Printmaking is one of the most engaging art processes for students, but it can quickly turn your classroom into a…
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Toss or Keep? 8 Simple Guiding Questions to Declutter Art Supplies

Many of us inherited someone else’s art room… and someone else’s treasures. Piles of old artworks, interesting collections of still…
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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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