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Winter Break Countdown! Favorite Art Supplies, Updates, & Festive Cheer

The countdown is on! With winter break in sight, the art room is buzzing with last-minute projects, festive decorations, and...
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Epic Art Teacher Showdown: Creative Lesson Planning + Surprising Mystery 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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Portraits & Paper Mache Ideas that POP! Powerful Art Projects for All Levels

Artmaking is at full speed, and students are deep into making conceptual portraits and upcycled sculptures. In this episode, you’ll...
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6 Cheap Hot Glue Gun Tips & Hacks for a Safe Art Room

Do you use hot glue guns with your students? Whether you teach elementary, middle, or high school, these hot glue...
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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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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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From Missing Artwork to Masterpieces: Ideas to Foster High-Quality Student Art

Welcome to The Art of Ed’s Draw the Line, a mini-series where Kyle Wood and Liz Brent share real classroom stories...
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Teaching Caricature for the First Time? Tips, Ideas, and Lesson Inspiration

Have you ever come across a viral caricature video and thought, “I wish I could bring this into my classroom,” but had no...
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Fall Art Room Vibes: Spooky Art Teacher Fun & Art Supply Revivals

It’s officially fall, and this month, it’s all about pumpkins, costumes, and the spooky side of the art room. In...
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Failed to Fabulous Printmaking: How to Turn Mistake Prints into Art Room Masterpieces

Printmaking is a process of precision. Whether you’re carving a relief block, pulling a screen print, or printing a lithograph,...
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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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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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