Instructional Strategies

One of the beauties of teaching origami is setup and cleanup are a breeze. It does take a little prep...

Nine months out of the year, students work hard. We fill their heads with so much knowledge—writing, problem-solving, reading, and...

Nature, at its very core, can revitalize and rejuvenate. It has the power to lower stress levels and improve mood....

Note: Be sure to follow district and school policies regarding AI. It is your responsibility to check on these policies...

Our students bring their struggles and joys with them into the art room. Unfortunately, many of our students have experienced...

Have you ever brought out the clay, paint, or papier-mâché, only to feel frustrated and devastated by students’ lack of...

As art teachers, we hope every student is excited about art class. The reality is that some students may seem...

Social media is a valuable tool for educators. But with all of the various platforms available, it’s hard to stay...

After an incredible response to last week’s episode on what ChatGPT can do in our classrooms, Amanda Heyn joins Tim...

In many elementary schools, kindergarten classes last about 30 minutes. It can be overwhelming trying to fit an introduction, art...

Many students are intrinsically motivated to work on their art, especially in choice-based classrooms. However, there will always be some...

Artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be everywhere, and it is slowly making its way into our classrooms. Currently, the most...