Instructional Strategies

It is incredibly difficult to design your classroom in a way that works for all learners. Author and art teacher...

Collaboration is a crucial skill. It’s not something that ever stops; it’s truly a lifelong skill. Even beyond the school...

Sometimes it’s difficult to know when to introduce certain concepts to your students. This is especially true when a single...

Many art teachers not only self-identify as creative and passionate but also part book-worm. It is no wonder, really. We...

Demonstrations are one of the most common practices for art teachers. Yet, even when you nail the demonstration, you still...

Can ALL classes work in sketchbooks? Even kindergarteners? Insanity? Well, it isn’t! Once you begin using sketchbooks with all levels,...

As educators, we have certainly had our fair share of schooling to get to where we are. Earning your bachelor’s...

If you teach in the United States, chances are you have English Language Learners (ELLs) in your classroom. In the...

According to the 2019 State of Art Education Survey, 52.2% of art teachers would like to incorporate digital arts into...

Are you looking for a way to get to know your kindergarten artists and for them to get to know...

The following article is written by an art educator working in a district that supports marginalized members of the community....

The first day of school can be exciting, emotional, and challenging for many students. It is our role as art...