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Spring Clean the Art Room: End-of-Year Organization & Wrapping Up Projects

With the end of the school year in sight, it’s time to dive into spring cleaning! In this episode, you’ll...
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Make Your Students Laugh with These 6 Funny Art History Stories!

If your school year is feeling stale and students are starting to look glazed over, try infusing funny art history...
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Unlock Student Growth: How to Make Learning Visible in the Art Room

“Wow, he’s so talented! Some kids just have it.” We’ve all heard phrases like this from colleagues, administrators, and parents...
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3 Ways to Teach the Elements and Principles of Art with Skill and Confidence

Just like with buildings, learning starts with a strong foundation. Plus, young minds love to build and design at any...
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Shape Student Leaders with 4 Activities to Build Confidence

Confidence is the first step to leadership—and this often starts in the art room. If your students hesitate to take...
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Creative Futures at Stake: Exploring Art Careers in the K-12 Studio with Wild Art Supplies

Three mystery box rounds. Two art teachers. One chance to create frame-worthy artwork—Who will make their mark? The challenge? Art...
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Draw from Old Methods to Teach New K-12 Artists

Do you ever feel pressure to constantly try the newest, most outside-the-box art techniques? Maybe you’ve found yourself juggling spray...
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5 Art History Examples That Teach You to Stay Grounded in a Changing World

The longer you have been in the art classroom, the more you experience change. There are always new initiatives, new...
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7 K-12 Analysis Activities to Celebrate Art History

We’re art teachers because we love creating art—and looking at art. Art history can sure fire us up! But how...
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Art Teacher Tips for Attending National Portfolio Day Like a Pro

Whether your students have a fully completed portfolio or are steadily building a strong body of work, you know they’ve...
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Easy, Stress-Free Winter Art Parties to End the Semester with Joy

As the semester winds down, the art room buzzes with a mix of excitement, creativity, and a hint of exhaustion....
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How to Use Artist Bios to Inspire Meaningful Research and Art Projects

Let’s be honest—every art teacher has “add more art history” on their bucket list. Between researching, fact-checking, and writing it...
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