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How to Utilize Volunteers in the Art Room

Does the thought of people helping in your art room excite you or stress you out? These amazing humans, also...
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Parents Don’t Have to Be the Enemy

Times have changed. Parents used to be partners in a teacher’s work with students. They were a trusted resource to...
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Podcast

Bringing Things Full Circle (Ep. 111)

What did you learn from your student teaching? Which of those lessons are still with you? In today’s episode, Nic...
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How to Get Better Ideas in Three Ways

Inspiration and ideas are fickle and funny beasts. Some are good. Some are great. Some are okay, and some are...
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All the Books You Need for Your Art Room

Many art teachers not only self-identify as creative and passionate but also part book-worm. It is no wonder, really. We...
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8 Habits of Successful Researchers

As art educators, there are many ways to define and conduct research. From initial investigations for an upcoming lesson to...
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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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5 Examples of Personal Interests to Share in the Classroom

As an educator, you know so much of teaching is building relationships with your students. Once students know you care...
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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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5 Ways to Make Cross-Curricular Connections

Cross-curricular planning is a philosophy in education that attempts to put an end to isolated instruction and learning. As art...
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5 Tips to Make Changing Grade Levels Positive

If you are changing grade levels this school year, you may be experiencing a bit of anxiety mixed with excitement....
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How to Set Up a Year of “Artist Dates”

Do you know what the most valuable resource is in your classroom? It is YOU! You are the gifted and...
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