Expectations

Oh me, oh my, how your little artists have grown! They have taken on challenges, tried new approaches, and generated...

It’s that time of year—students are low on energy, and projects seem to drag on. Trying to pick up the...

Ishel Brimhall is back on the podcast to discuss some of her favorite management strategies for Kindergarten classes and all...

Whether you need five minutes of quiet or just a few minutes to take attendance, use an activity at the...

The new year often brings hope for a fresh start and a chance to reestablish priorities. However, new intentions and...

Being an art teacher is no walk under twinkly holiday lights! The new year is here, and this reality is...

Teaching is a stressful job. Our basic duties are overwhelming, and the district, administration, parents, and students can add even...

Art teachers work hard! We acknowledge and recognize the amount of time, energy, blood, sweat, and tears you put into...

Alright, art teachers, hocus pocus, everybody focus! It’s time to look at how you get your students’ attention in class....

The following article is written by an art educator. We recognize that art teachers are not licensed therapists or counselors....

Living in the age of on-demand and constant sensory stimulation, art teachers face distractions from every direction. For example, you...

Warm-ups, bellringers, hooks, openers, do nows, and anticipatory sets. Whatever you call them, they set the tone and stage for...