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Why You Should Be Connecting to Other Curriculums

The worst thing to hear from a student is, “When am I ever going to need to know this?” This...
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Article

How to Start a Cross-Curricular Conversation

Have you ever realized another teacher in your school was teaching the same concepts you were teaching in art? “Wait,...
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Article

5 Ways to Avoid Power Struggles and Defiance in the Art Room

Have you ever had a student deliberately disobey a simple instruction? It may start with something as simple as asking...
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Why You Should Start the Year With Kindergarten Self-Portraits

Are you looking for a way to get to know your kindergarten artists and for them to get to know...
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Article

How to Better Support Your Marginalized Students

The following article is written by an art educator working in a district that supports marginalized members of the community....
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Article

Jump-Start the Year With Sumi Ink Club

The first day of school can be exciting, emotional, and challenging for many students. It is our role as art...
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How to TASK Your Students With Performance Art

If you are looking for a new way to engage students at the beginning of the year that will get...
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Podcast

Are Connections More Important than Content? (Ep. 182)

Are you a teacher that gets things started as soon as the bell rings, or are you willing to take...
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How to Teach Video in One Second

Timed arts, like videos, are significantly underrepresented in many art education programs. And rightfully so. The technology can be far...
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3 Steps to the Best First Day

As an art teacher, you’re always changing your projects, introducing new artists, or trying new materials. But when was the...
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Article

A Simple Strategy to Control Volume in the Art Room

The art room is naturally a place filled with high energy. Students are chatting, creating, and giggling. That’s what makes...
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How Do You Feel About Hugs and I Love Yous?

Have you ever been caught off guard by a huge bear hug from a student, or an, “I love you!”...
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