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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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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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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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5 Innovative Strategies to Teach Gen Alpha in the Art Room

Meet Generation Alpha, the first true digital natives. These students grew up with devices at their fingertips and navigated their...
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How to Handle Wild Student Behaviors in the Art Room with FAQs!

Every year, it seems like the student behaviors get more challenging. Strategies that once worked are no longer effective and...
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Art Room Slang 101: Stay Current and Connect with Students

Join Jackie Jablecki for pro tips on how to use slang in the art room with confidence! Using students’ current...
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Level Up the Fun! 11 Awesome Art Games to End the Year

Heading into the final stretch of the year can be daunting—supplies are running short and attention spans are getting even...
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Advice for Effective Classroom Management in the Art Room After the Break

As art educators, we have mixed emotions when we return to school after spring break. On one hand, it’s exciting...
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Adjusting to a New Art Room in South Korea with Ishel Brimhall

Join us as we spend a day in the life (DITL) with Ishel Brimhall, an elementary and middle school art...
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Visual Journals and Classroom Communities (Ep. 397)

In today’s episode, Tim welcomes first-time guest Stephanie Zeiler for a wide-ranging conversation. They begin by discussing visual journals and...
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6 Secrets You Need to Know About Your Generation Alpha Art Students

Forget Gen Z—let’s talk Gen Alpha! Generation Alpha takes up the seats in your elementary and middle school art room...
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