Curriculum Approaches

To survive in today’s world, it’s imperative for students to become innovators able to think both critically and creatively. Because...

Center-based learning has been growing in popularity in art education. From Teaching for Artistic Behavior to Makerspaces, the idea that...

Collaborating with other teachers is important but can be difficult to do with our busy schedules. Several years ago, I...

Melissa Purtee and Ian Sands, authors of The Open Art Room, join Tim to discuss their new book and choice...

With the school year quickly approaching, you may be filled with excitement, apprehension, or a little bit of dread. You...

Introducing your students to a new way of learning can be overwhelming. When I began incorporating the Teaching for Artistic Behavior philosophy...

Starting the year with graffiti is a great way to ease students’ anxiety. There’s no pressure to draw something “realistic”...

Are you looking for an exciting way to start off your Visual Arts class this year? Bring the study of...

Sculpture projects engage even the most art-averse students. Unfortunately, most art teachers shy away from 3D lesson plans. It can...

As art teachers, we have the opportunity to let kids know that their opinions, their vision, and their aesthetics matter....

As art teachers, we want our students to be capable and confident creative thinkers. We recognize, admire, and respect the...

With limited budgets, waste is something most art teachers worry about. This is true in all classrooms, but it can...