Curriculum Design

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But, Art History Is Boring! How To Bring Life To The Past And Present

Teachers today often feel like they need to battle for their students’ attention—especially when it comes to art history. Dark...
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5 Quick Art Activities to Incorporate Writing in the Art Room

Can art teachers confidently incorporate creative writing into lessons? Is there space for writing in the art room? Can handwriting...
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5 Fantastic Fall Landscape Lesson Ideas With Artist Connections

Autumn may bring the end of a growing season, cooler temperatures, and even changing leaves. No matter what fall brings...
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3 Environmental Art Lessons to Get Your Students Thinking Green

Going green is more than just color these days. It is a lifestyle! Today, recycling, eating organic, and starting a...
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What Do the 7 Principles of Universal Design Look Like in the Art Room?

Note: This article will use People First Language since we do not know the reader’s preference. You have probably sat...
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5 Innovative Sculpture Ideas for Art Rooms that Lack Storage Space

Sculpture, and three-dimensional art in general, can be a fantastic art form for students to explore. This type of art-making...
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How to Take Letter Grades Out of Your Art Room to Refocus on Learning

Do you ever feel like grading is a thorn in your side? Many art teachers do! Giving a letter grade...
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How to Motivate Your Students Beyond Grades

Students come to your art room from many diverse backgrounds. They have different home lives, cultures, religions, and, of course,...
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4 More Unexpected Ways You Can Bring Fibers Into Your Art Curriculum

According to AOEU’s 2022 State of Art Education survey, you feel most confident in teaching two-dimensional mediums. This is likely...
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How You Can Gamify Your Classroom (Ep. 320)

Kyle Wood returns to the show today to discuss gamification in the art room and his upcoming NOW Conference presentation...
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3 Strong Ways to End a Year of Artmaking

As the days get warmer, both students and teachers feel summer break creeping up. With the end of the year...
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8 Motivating Lesson Ideas for the Last Days of School

The countdown to the last days of school is upon us. You may be ready to ride the wave right...
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