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15+ Inspiring Ideas for Cross-Curricular High School Art Projects

Collaborating with other teachers in your school or district can make learning come alive for your students. Several years ago,...
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shape blocks
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6 Ways to Connect Math and Art in the Elementary Classroom

“Making Math Connections.” The phrase alone prickles many an art teachers’ spine. Combining the color, passion, and excitement of the...
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clay challenge
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3 Clay Pretests Your Students Will Actually Love

There are many unique challenges to teaching middle school. One of those is having a classroom of kids with a...
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foil print
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5 Exciting Ways to Teach Typography in the Art Room

Have you ever let your students go rogue in the font panel? If so, chances are you’ve been bombarded with...
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breaking clay into lumps
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How to Reclaim a Solid Block of Dry Clay

It lurks in any art room, in a dark corner or cabinet, left behind and forgotten by a well-intentioned art...
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sketchbook materials
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How to Inspire Students to Use Their Sketchbooks in a New Way

Note: Be sure to review all resources and preview all artists before determining if they are appropriate to share with...
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student artwork
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A Research-Based Art Lesson With Outstanding Results

We all have people throughout our careers who inspire us to be our best. For me, one of those people...
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Podcast

How to Build Student Confidence (Ep. 147)

In this episode, Ryan Loeppky returns to the show to explore more ideas about teaching with Tim (as the two...
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art book library
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5 Ways to Bring Literacy Into the Art Classroom

With good reason, it seems like every school district across the nation has a movement toward a literacy action plan....
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student winter art
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How to Set Up a Winter Pop-Up Center in 4 Easy Steps

Are you running out of engaging ideas due to the winter blues? Have you been wondering how to inspire your students...
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Podcast

How to Teach Your Students to Properly Use Supplies (Ep. 069)

How important is it for our kids to know the correct techniques and the right ways to utilize supplies? For...
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Color Wheel Zoo Project
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How to Bring Disciplines Together Through a STEAM Course

STEAM is still a major buzzword in the world of education, and it should be! As art educators, our goal...
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