Relationship Building

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Article

Strong Start: 5 Ways to Build the Art Teacher Network You Need

There’s nothing quite like talking to someone who gets it. It’s encouraging to chat with someone who understands why you...
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Video

Turn Parent Pushback into Art Room Partnership: Respond with Confidence!

Welcome to The Art of Ed’s Draw the Line, a mini-series where Kyle Wood and Liz Brent share real classroom stories...
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Article

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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Article

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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Podcast

Classroom Management Conversations: Draw the Line with Kyle Wood (Ep. 480)

Classroom management can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. In today’s episode, Kyle Wood joins Tim and...
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Score Free Furniture, Make DIY Stickers, and Start the Year Strong in the Art Room!

Summer’s over, and it’s officially back-to-school season. It’s time to unlock the art room doors and welcome a brand new...
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How Art Teachers Handle Insults, Phones, Inappropriate Drawings, & More in the Classroom

Welcome to The Art of Ed’s Draw the Line, a mini-series where Kyle Wood and Liz Brent share real classroom stories and...
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Video

Tough Behaviors in the Art Room? We Have Solutions For You! | Draw the Line Trailer

Art teachers know the chaos hits differently in the art room—paint on clothes, refusal to draw, and yes—those questionable drawings....
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Article

3 Ways to Cultivate Successful Relationships with Paraprofessionals in the Art Room

If you have students with special needs in your art room, they may come to class with a paraprofessional, teacher...
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Video

2 Essential Things I Wish I Knew as a New Art Teacher

Join Katie Gaff and Theresa McGee for two things they wish they knew when they first started teaching. Theresa provides helpful...
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4 Simple Strategies to Motivate Students in Art Class

Join Molly McFee, Kristina Brown, Katie Gaff, and Jon Hansen as they each share a powerful way to motivate students in...
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Article

Navigating Parent Communication in the Art Room: SOLVE Concerns Like a Pro

It’s been a nonstop day in the art room. Between guiding students through how to mix colors, distributing paint, and...
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