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3 Fun Ways to Use Padlet in the Art Room

Knowing how and when to add technology can be daunting because there are so many options! But when used intentionally,...
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8 Curious Questions About Everyday Art Materials That You Need To Know

Understanding the science behind artistic processes and tools will help you and your students experience more success with traditional techniques....
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7 Contemporary Artists Who Bring Art History to Life in the Classroom

Students often think of art history as a list of names and dates. However, art history isn’t over—it’s an ongoing...
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Curiosity Over Comfort: Designing Art Exercises That Challenge and Inspire

Remember that glorious feeling when a student makes a creative breakthrough? It’s that “aha!” moment, that electric spark of innovation,...
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These 9 Unusual Art Materials Will Surprise Your Students!

A tortilla—as a canvas? If you think tortillas are just for taco night, think again! One of the most fascinating...
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5 Art Room Intrigues: How Mysteries Can Make Learning Exciting

Keeping students engaged once the year is in full swing can be a challenge. You carefully construct your lessons, crafting...
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How Doodling Unlocks Literacy: Art Room Strategies That Really Work

When we think about literacy, the first images that come to mind are often bookshelves, novels, essays, and students huddled...
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Teach Corita Kent’s Bold Art to Your K-12 Students w/ Gel Plate Printing (Ep. 8)

Don’t miss how to bring the artist Corita Kent to your K-12 art classroom! Start with a brief crash course...
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Printmaking + Math = The Powerful Duo Students Need in Art Class

When students discover the natural connection between printmaking and math, magic happens. Students who adore art begin to see math...
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Teach Jerry Uelsmann’s Surreal Photos to Your K-12 Students w/ AI-Generated Image Projects (Ep. 7)

Discover how to bring the artist Jerry Uelsmann to your K-12 art classroom! Start with a brief crash course of...
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Is This the Year for More Ceramics? (Ep. 481)

Teaching clay can feel messy and intimidating—but it doesn’t have to! In this week’s Art Ed Radio, Tim chats with...
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Don’t Miss These Hot Technology Revolutions that Shaped Art History

Every day, there seems to be another breakthrough with new capabilities for AI tools. It seems like every new device...
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