Instructional Strategies

Color theory is one of those concepts that can be taught various ways. Because it often involves hands-on exploration and...

Everyday Art Room debuts with host Cassie Stephens welcoming you into the world of elementary art teaching. She tackles the...

What does the beginning of the school year look like in your classroom? What should it look like? Classroom management...

The first few days of school can be tough. Students are still being dropped and added to your classes, making...

If you are looking for a fun and creative way to start your school year, look no further! The project...

Have you ever had that moment right after you finish a demo or discussion where the door creaks open and...

Art educators constantly debate the merits of art contests for our students. With 24 years of teaching experience, I can...

It’s one of the existential questions for art teachers: do you use teacher examples? On one hand, you help your...

If you are not already using contemporary artists in your classroom, you definitely want to consider some new artists and...

Walking into an art room can be overwhelming. There are often hundreds of things happening at once with messes, materials,...

Ahhhhh summer. A time when we get to immerse ourselves in our craft and be artists again! I have found...

Do you ever get tired of the same old way of introducing lessons and units? Do you wish you had...