Creativity

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10 Tiny Art Routines to Help Busy Art Teachers Stay Creative

As art teachers, we encourage students to take creative risks, experiment with materials, and trust the process. We remind them...
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Podcast

Creating Time for Creating Art (Ep. 524)

In this episode of Art Ed Radio, host Tim Bogatz is joined by returning guest Sarah Krajewski, a self-described “multipotentialite”...
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12 Ways Art Teachers Can Indulge in Art Teacher Fun This Summer

Congratulations—you made it through the whole school year! You said goodbye to students, and now it’s time to recharge, play,...
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How To Run an Art Room Reward Day: Use These 6 Nostalgic Crafts

Students of all ages love to reminisce about their childhood. Even elementary students enjoy seeing old cartoons, toys, and activities...
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3 Simple Tricks to Make More Creative Patterns in Art Class

It’s time to party with pattern! Pattern is a Principle of Design and you can create patterns by repeating any...
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Podcast

Austin Kleon and His New Book, Don’t Call it Art (Ep. 521)

On this week’s Art Ed Radio, host Tim Bogatz sits down with bestselling author Austin Kleon! Austin is a writer,...
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Video

How to Make Fun Abstract Collages + Tips to Teach Abstraction

Abstraction is a challenging concept for students to grasp, both when looking at art and making their own. It’s even...
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How Spring Cleaning Helps Art Teachers Spruce Up and Grow Their Creative Practice

Every art teacher knows that organizing is a big part of the job. Whether your art room is super tidy,...
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From Small Seeds to Big Ideas: Fun Brainstorming Strategies for the Art Room

I don’t know what to draw; I don’t have any good ideas; I don’t know where to start. Sound familiar? ...
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Why Every Art Room Needs More Whimsy and Playful Moments to Boost Creativity

Whimsy is the playful side of creativity: unexpected, delightful, and a little surprising. It’s the googly eyes on your outlet,...
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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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Make Creative Art Lessons From Anything: 5 Out-of-the-Box Items

Have you ever opened your supply closet and seen the same untouched art materials year after year? Imagine what would...
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