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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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How to Help Students Curate Exhibitions to Promote Ownership and Lessen the Load

“Does this ever get easier?” a seasoned art teacher asked me recently. She was telling me about the final art...
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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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3 Inspiring Strategies for the IB Visual Arts Comparative Study

Have you ever wondered how much time people spend looking at art? The answer might shock you. Findings from a...
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50 SEL Sketchbook Prompts to Help Start Your Day

Are you looking for an engaging and meaningful way to begin art class? Would you like to make sketchbooks a...
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How to Improve the IB Process Portfolio Experience With Holistic Visual Journals

Take a moment to reflect. When was the last time you actively used a visual journal? What did it look...
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12 Essential Understandings to Improve Your Art Students’ Research Habits

Picture this scenario: You introduce a new unit and reveal an art history topic to your students. After you outline...
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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 Integrate Real-World Connections and Applications in the Art Room

The art room is a great place to explore, create, and use your imagination. It can also be a wonderful...
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