Curriculum Approaches

When I was in 7th grade, a sketchbook assignment invited me to “draw what you want to be when you...

Several years ago, I noticed my upper elementary students were struggling to complete their projects on time. They seemed more focused...

We all know literacy is key. Getting kids to read is one thing, but fostering an excitement and fervor around...

Sometimes good ideas precede general acceptance. There’s no pedagogy in art education this is more true for than TAB. When...

Have you ever wanted to start a mural project? Does the process seem too complicated and unpredictable to begin? I...

We know art is powerful. In fact, of all of the magical possibilities that our profession provides, perhaps the most...

Pinterest is a teacher’s dream. It’s full of resources like lesson plans, handouts, and examples. They are all there for...

Editor’s Note: Today we welcome Matt Christenson to the AOE Writing Team! Matt is a high school art teacher from...

When we plan our lessons, we think about the information we want students to know: How to mix green To...

In this episode, Andrew will shed some light on new acronyms from the art ed world including STEM, STEAM, and...

There comes a time in my art room when we have to have “The Big Talk.” It’s a talk my...

If you’re like me, you’ve probably heard of the Reggio philosophy that comes from Reggio Emilia Italy. But, while the student-led, inquiry-based...