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A Making Manifesto to Help Your Students Take More Risks

It’s no secret that in today’s educational landscape, creativity is king. We’re constantly bombarded with buzzwords like STEAM, Makerspaces, and...
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3 Innovative Ways to Collaborate with Your Industrial Tech Department

Have you ever considered reaching out to your Industrial Tech Department? There are so many ways you can work together!...
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3 Foolproof Ways to Keep Track of Glass and Ceramic Work in the Kiln

What’s better than sparkle with a little bit of danger? Fused glass is an engaging medium for any student. Unfortunately,...
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How to Build Skills Without Sacrificing Student Choice

Art teachers everywhere wrestle with how to balance teaching skills while leaving room for student choice. On the one hand, students...
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5 Legitimate Reasons to Take Your Students Outside

This time of year, I often have PE teacher envy.  Don’t get me wrong, I have no desire to coach...
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How to Make Papier-Mâché Masks for Under $20

Are you looking for a fun way to bring sculpture to your students for under $20? If so, the answer...
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Help Your Students Make the Most of Their Break With a Summer Art Challenge

You’ll often hear math and reading teachers lament that students lose important knowledge and skills over the long summer break....
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6 Innovative Ways to Use Up Leftover Paint

We’ve come to the time of year when teachers are scrounging for ideas and materials to make it through the...
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10 Materials You Should Probably Try in Your Art Room Tomorrow

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The Importance of Sharing Your Own Artwork With Your Students

Have you ever shared your own artwork with your students? If not, I highly recommend that you try it. Art...
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An Art Teacher’s Guide to Using Oil Paint in the Classroom

With brilliant color, creamy blending, and versatile texture there is a lot to love about oil paint. Students find it...
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How to Implement a Solid Routine for Painting Days

As art teachers, we know cleanup can be one of the trickiest times in our classrooms. Add painting to the...
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