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Sketchbooks Made Simple in the Elementary Art Room

Can ALL classes work in sketchbooks? Even kindergarteners? Insanity? Well, it isn’t! Once you begin using sketchbooks with all levels,...
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How a Growth Mindset Can Affect Your Teaching Career

As educators, we have certainly had our fair share of schooling to get to where we are. Earning your bachelor’s...
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What You Need to Know About ELLs in the Art Room

If you teach in the United States, chances are you have English Language Learners (ELLs) in your classroom. In the...
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8 Ways to Use Digital Drawing in the Art Room

According to the 2019 State of Art Education Survey, 52.2% of art teachers would like to incorporate digital arts into...
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Why You Should Start the Year With Kindergarten Self-Portraits

Are you looking for a way to get to know your kindergarten artists and for them to get to know...
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How to Better Support Your Marginalized Students

The following article is written by an art educator working in a district that supports marginalized members of the community....
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Jump-Start the Year With Sumi Ink Club

The first day of school can be exciting, emotional, and challenging for many students. It is our role as art...
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21st-Century Skills in the Art Classroom

As you prepare students to become lifelong learners, it’s important to equip students with a variety of skills. 21st-century skills...
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How to TASK Your Students With Performance Art

If you are looking for a new way to engage students at the beginning of the year that will get...
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The Best Way to Introduce Your Students to 3D Pens

With the rapid pace and changes in technology, it’s hard to know what will stand the test of time, what’s...
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Podcast

Flipping the Classroom (Ep. 105)

Do you flip your classroom? Should you? For a lot of teachers, it can be a huge help for your...
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How to Run a Design Challenge

Are you seeking new ways to jump-start an exciting and creative tone in your classroom? Would you like to make...
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