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crayons
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Crayon Techniques: Don’t Underestimate the Unsung Heroes of the Art Room

Crayons hold a special place in the hearts of art teachers—and for good reason! Beyond their nostalgic charm, the crayon...
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screen printing inks
Article

Screen Printing Success: A Step-by-Step Guide for Busy Art Classrooms

Screen printing in a classroom with 30 or so students can feel impossible. However, with solid planning, screen printing is...
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postcard and biomes worksheet
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Make an Impact: Helpful Environmental Service Learning Ideas in the Art Room

Note: Be sure to review all resources and preview all artists before determining if they are appropriate to share with...
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water
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Back to Basics: How to Teach Cyanotypes in the K-12 Classroom

Note: Be sure to review all resources and preview all artists before determining if they are appropriate to share with...
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compare contrast artwork
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4 Ways to Use Student Art for Community Service Learning & Well-Being

It’s the end-of-term rush and your desk is buried in artwork to grade. Planning time flew by as you prepped...
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paint kits
Video

Easy Acrylic Paint Storage Idea for Middle School Art & Color Theory Projects

Keep watching Abby Schukei for a simple stress- and mess-free way to store and distribute acrylic paint. This method is...
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drypoint print
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Discover an Unexpected Way to Teach Value Through Drypoint Printmaking

One of the Elements of Art we spend a lot of time on in foundational courses is value. Apply those...
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glazed clay
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Clay 101: How to be Safe and Successful with the Rock Star of the Art Room

Students of all ages love the versatility of clay and how tactile it is. The possibilities are endless when it comes...
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elements and principles posters
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How To Unlock the Power of Paper with 8 Simple Graphic Design Exercises

Graphic design is all around us—from our bag of coffee grounds to our school’s logo. Understanding the origin of graphic...
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rolling stencil
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How to Transform Stencils Into Elevated Printmaking in the K-12 Art Room

We live in an infographic-saturated world, surrounded by custom t-shirts, mugs, and posters. What a prime opportunity to harness the...
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beakers
Article

Back to Basics: How to Give Your Colors a Neon Glow Up

Note: Be sure to review all resources and preview all artists before determining if they are appropriate to share with...
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hands on
Article

How to Create Ethically Responsible Digital Surrealism with AI for the K-12 Art Room

Note: Be sure to follow district and school policies regarding AI. It is your responsibility to check on these policies...
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