Studio Practices

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Podcast

Exploration and Experimentation in Drawing (Ep. 187)

Tim welcomes a new guest to the podcast this week! Stan Dodson, art teacher from Augusta, Georgia, joins Tim to...
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Article

All the Books You Need for Your Art Room

Many art teachers not only self-identify as creative and passionate but also part book-worm. It is no wonder, really. We...
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Article

Sketchbooks Made Simple in the Elementary Art Room

Can ALL classes work in sketchbooks? Even kindergarteners? Insanity? Well, it isn’t! Once you begin using sketchbooks with all levels,...
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Article

How a Growth Mindset Can Affect Your Teaching Career

As educators, we have certainly had our fair share of schooling to get to where we are. Earning your bachelor’s...
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Article

Why You Should Be Connecting to Other Curriculums

The worst thing to hear from a student is, “When am I ever going to need to know this?” This...
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Podcast

Taking Risks in the Art Room (Ep. 108)

Assessment is something that rarely comes easy, but it can come a little easier when you’re willing to try something...
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Article

How to Start a Cross-Curricular Conversation

Have you ever realized another teacher in your school was teaching the same concepts you were teaching in art? “Wait,...
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Article

5 Ways to Make Cross-Curricular Connections

Cross-curricular planning is a philosophy in education that attempts to put an end to isolated instruction and learning. As art...
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Podcast

Simple (and Inexpensive!) Sculpture Ideas (Ep. 185)

Too many teachers find their budget to be the biggest concern in their classroom. It is a constant struggle when...
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Article

8 Ways to Use Digital Drawing in the Art Room

According to the 2019 State of Art Education Survey, 52.2% of art teachers would like to incorporate digital arts into...
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Article

Jump-Start the Year With Sumi Ink Club

The first day of school can be exciting, emotional, and challenging for many students. It is our role as art...
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Article

21st-Century Skills in the Art Classroom

As you prepare students to become lifelong learners, it’s important to equip students with a variety of skills. 21st-century skills...
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