Instructional Strategies

You’ll often hear math and reading teachers lament that students lose important knowledge and skills over the long summer break....

Generating feedback is an important practice we strive to instill in our students. For example, during a critique, students give...

I look forward to final exams each year. I’m not crazy (really!) I just have an exam that is perfect...

As we move closer to summer, students and teachers undoubtedly need something to change up the routine. Maybe your class...

Have you ever shared your own artwork with your students? If not, I highly recommend that you try it. Art...

With brilliant color, creamy blending, and versatile texture there is a lot to love about oil paint. Students find it...

Digital portfolios are all the rage. However, choosing which one to use can become overwhelming quickly. You might come across...

Andrew and Tim get together to share strategies to help your most talented students find the challenges they need, which...

It’s no secret that play and exploration are at the heart of TAB classrooms. However, eventually, finished work begins to...

Self-portraits. You either love them or you hate them. The same usually goes for our students. The idea of peering...

Opening a painting center in the art room sounds like an overwhelming challenge. With many art teachers switching to a...