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Podcast

Reflections on the Notre Dame Cathedral Fire (Ep. 165)

After the fire at Notre-Dame last week, Tim takes some time to reflect today on what the cathedral means to...
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Article

How to Start a Creativity Routine With Your Students

Several years ago, over winter break, I made the mistake of making a New Year’s resolution. Even worse, I said...
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artwork inspired by Keith Haring
Article

How to Be an Ally to Your LGBTQ+ Students

The following article is written by an art educator working in a district that supports the LGBTQ+ community. The article...
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Podcast

Sculpture Ideas for the Art Room (Ep. 088)

Sculpture is the medium most commonly ignored by elementary art teachers. But your kids deserve to create in three dimensions,...
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Article

How to Create Glowing Black Light Art

It’s in my nature to try and put a positive spin on any situation. So when I switched schools and...
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Podcast

Making the Art Room Glow (Black Light Art) (Ep. 164)

If you’re looking for a simple way to add some excitement and engagement in your art room, this episode is...
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seedlings growing
Article

An Authentic Way to Show Student Growth in the Art Room

It’s easy to think showing growth in the art room in a meaningful way is difficult. After all, with an...
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Podcast

Encaustics Made Easy (Ep. 163)

Incorporating encaustic painting into your curriculum can seem daunting. You’re probably envisioning tricky processes and costly materials. But you might...
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paintings on mini canvasses
Article

A Mini Lesson With Grand Rewards

I love engaging in service-learning art activities with my students. Years ago I coined the teaching philosophy, “Art with Purpose.”...
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art show scavenger hunt
Article

The Most Fun Way to Keep Visitors Engaged at Your Art Show

Art show season is one of the best (and busiest) times of the year. Art shows are all about showing...
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Podcast

The Best Children’s Books for Art Teaching (Ep. 086)

Could the most dangerous store for an art teacher to visit actually be the bookstore? For Cassie, it is, and...
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student artwork
Article

How to Set Up an After School Art Program

As art educators, we all stay extremely busy; writing lesson plans, prepping and organizing, teaching, mentoring, exhibiting student work, advocating...
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