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Art From Your Core: How to Develop Artistic Voice (Ep. 435)

In another episode celebrating National Literacy Month, Tim is joined by author, artist, and professor Kate Kretz to discuss her...
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oil pastel still lifes
Article

Back to Basics: Spilling the Tea on How to Teach Observational Drawing with Confidence

You may remember staring at a bowl of fake fruit or an old, stinky shoe that came from a mysterious...
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Podcast

From the Archives: Celebrating Creativity with Peter Reynolds

To celebrate National Literacy Month, this episode from the archives features author and artist Peter Reynolds–along with his twin brother...
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kent's rules
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Encourage Students to Read, Write, Create: How to Bring Literature Into the Art Classroom

Note: Be sure to review all books before determining if they are appropriate to share with your students and adhere...
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Podcast

More Starting Ideas, and Back to Basics with Tempera (Ep. 432)

After last week’s back to school episode with Janet Taylor, Tim brings Kyle Wood on the show to catch up...
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Podcast

Strategies for Starting the Year (Ep. 431)

As most teachers are headed back to school, Janet Taylor joins Tim to share some of their best strategies for...
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sewing sticky notes
Article

10 Ways to Empower Your Students in Big Ways with Mini Masterpieces

Creative mastery struck again with Mini Masterpieces this past July and it ended with a bang! Art educators Chris Hodge...
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art
Article

How to Engage Students on Day One by Redefining Art

The first day of school can bring a lot of assumptions and anxiety. Many students are in your class whether...
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art heist lasers
Article

Level Up the Fun! 11 Awesome Art Games to End the Year

Heading into the final stretch of the year can be daunting—supplies are running short and attention spans are getting even...
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36 exposures
Article

10 One-Day Photography Activities to Keep Students “Focused” Until the End of the Year

Note: Be sure to review all resources and preview all artists before determining if they are appropriate to share with...
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paper mache hands
Article

Go Big Before Going Home: Finish the Year with a Collaborative Paper Mache Sculpture

Note: Be sure to review all resources and preview all artists before determining if they are appropriate to share with...
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artist book
Article

5 Art Activities to Unwind After Testing and Portfolio Submissions 

After completing state testing, AP or IB testing, and submitting art portfolios, you and your students have finally reached the...
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