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3 Ways to Incorporate Theater Techniques in the Art Room

Sitting at a desk all day listening to lectures sounds draining, tedious, and boring. As a matter of fact, classes...
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4 Key Factors to Determine the Length of an Art Project

As a professional artist, it may be tricky to determine when a piece of artwork is finished. You can spend...
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Take the Fear Out of Designing a Simple Yet Engaging STEAM Lesson

There are so many education-adjacent buzzwords, theories, and acronyms. It can be difficult to know which will have a lasting...
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The Sweet Sculpture to Feature in Your Display Case This Year

We all know art teachers are experts when creating artwork with plaster and molds. It’s fun, messy, and usually fail-proof....
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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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