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How to Effectively Collaborate With Your Music Teacher

Administrators frequently ask art teachers to make cross-curricular connections in their classrooms. But what is really driving this request? I...
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Three Simple Ways to Grow Strong Relationships With Parents

We all know how important it is to build and maintain healthy relationships with parents. Parents can be strong allies,...
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A Step-by-Step Guide to GIF Animations

GIFs are the new meme. They’ve become such a prominent part of our pop culture that the latest update of...
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Five Steps to Opening a TAB Drawing Center

One of the most common questions I’ve heard from AOE readers about Teaching for Artistic Behavior is, “How do I...
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3 Ways Middle School Students Really Are Different

Any elementary teacher will tell you there is never a dull moment in the art room. Something exciting is always...
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10 Things I Wish I Had Known 10 Years Ago

Teaching is undoubtedly difficult, but it gets easier with the sort of wisdom that’s learned from experience. When I started...
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4 Important Benefits to Switching Schools

This past September, I started teaching middle school art. In my 16 years of teaching, I taught only at the...
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Do You Let Apathetic Kids Fail? (Ep. 045)

No matter how good you are as a teacher, you undoubtedly are going to have a handful of kids who...
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Painless Origami for the Choice-Based Space

Table-top centers are a great way to introduce new media in your TAB or choice-based classroom. They also make a...
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Two Stunning Projects Made Entirely From Recycled Materials

Upcycling- it’s what I call turning “trash” into art. In my room, nothing goes to waste. In fact, I use my...
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4 Engaging One Day Activities

Ah, December. The magical time of year when holiday cheer is in the air and good behavior disappears in the...
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5 Ways to Help Create a Culturally Sensitive Classroom

Over my many years in the classroom, I have taught in a wide range of different schools. Some have been...
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