Instructional Strategies

While it’s no question the snowy days of winter take a toll on our energy levels, research points to the...

The official 2015 Blog of the Year results have now been announced! Click here or on the badges below to...

Last year, I piloted an architecture choice unit with my third-grade students. One of the biggest takeaways from this experience...

Once you’ve been in education for a while, you notice how often new trends and buzzwords develop. Some are here...

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Education trends come and go at a rapid pace. Whenever something new comes along, I have an internal struggle. Is...

Let me start by saying that I know routines are extremely important, especially in the art room. However, it wasn’t until this...

There are certain students who forever stay in our hearts. One of mine is a student I’ll call Tim. When...

Today’s the day! The 5th Annual Art Ed Blog of the Year Contest starts NOW! If you’re unfamiliar, you can see...

What first comes to mind when you think of a typical art room? If you’re anything like me, you’re thinking...

“Don’t let them see you smile before Christmas.” This advice is often given to new teachers. The thinking is that being...

Guiding students to become independent learners is a goal of teachers everywhere. A proven method for teaching for eventual student autonomy is...