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More Thoughts on Art Room Games (Ep. 337)

Following Tim’s previous episode about games in the art room, Kyle Wood returns to the podcast to dive deeper into...
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Article

3 Environmental Art Lessons to Get Your Students Thinking Green

Going green is more than just color these days. It is a lifestyle! Today, recycling, eating organic, and starting a...
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3 Inspiring Strategies for the IB Visual Arts Comparative Study

Have you ever wondered how much time people spend looking at art? The answer might shock you. Findings from a...
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Article

No Printing Press, No Problem: How to Build a Bottle Jack Press

Since its inception, printmaking has revolutionized the world as we know it. It gave writers, publishers, and artists the advantage...
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How to Improve the IB Process Portfolio Experience With Holistic Visual Journals

Take a moment to reflect. When was the last time you actively used a visual journal? What did it look...
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12 Essential Understandings to Improve Your Art Students’ Research Habits

Picture this scenario: You introduce a new unit and reveal an art history topic to your students. After you outline...
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5 Innovative Sculpture Ideas for Art Rooms that Lack Storage Space

Sculpture, and three-dimensional art in general, can be a fantastic art form for students to explore. This type of art-making...
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How to Integrate Real-World Connections and Applications in the Art Room

The art room is a great place to explore, create, and use your imagination. It can also be a wonderful...
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3 Strategies to Help Students Find Their Voice in the Art Room

Art teachers everywhere are familiar with students who want to give the “right” answer: The struggle lies in encouraging students...
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16 Things I Wish I Knew About Teaching as a New Art Teacher

Congratulations! You are officially a licensed art teacher! Student teaching may have been challenging, smooth sailing, or somewhere in the...
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13 Technology-Free Ways to Engage in the Art Room

Over the past several years, there have been vast and groundbreaking improvements in technology, both in and out of the...
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Podcast

Phil Hansen and the Power of Zines (Ep. 329)

Phil Hansen is back on the show! Best known for his Embrace the Shake TED Talk, Phil is also an...
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