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Media Matchmaker: What Art Medium Are You?

Do you find yourself gazing longingly at the kiln when you should be grading sketches? Do you feel like you’re...
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Heartfelt Advice for Art Teachers: Wellness Tips & Wins to Celebrate

The days (and month!) are short, but the to-do list is long! In this episode, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look...
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9 Must-Have Non-Art Art Supplies to Stock in Your Art Room!

Crayons, markers, and erasers are the familiar basics of every art room—the supplies we know we can’t teach without. But...
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Natural Dye Techniques for the Classroom: An Introduction to Eco-Printing

Have you ever noticed the colored impressions wet leaves leave behind on the sidewalk after the rain? Those fleeting shapes...
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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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Stay Sharp: Fun and Creative Tools to Keep Your Art Room Cutting Edge

The pencil isn’t the only thing in the art room that needs to stay sharp. The art room is a...
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7 Cheap Hacks to Keep Paint Fresh in the Art Room for Weeks!

Do you waste a lot of paint in your art room? We have solutions to extend your paint’s lifespan, prevent...
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Adventurous Lesson Planning: Landscapes with Magical Art Supplies on the Horizon

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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Art Teacher Survival Tips for Snow Days, Sub Plans, and Schedule Changes

We’re back from winter break… but not for long! In this episode, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how real...
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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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A Colorful Battle of High-Stakes Lesson Planning with Unusual 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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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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