Run the Art Room

Are you excited for a fresh, new school year but are unsure where to start planning? Over the next six episodes, we equip you with tips and tricks to add to your classroom management toolkit.

Stay tuned for best practices and systems around entering and exiting the art room, art material prep, distribution, and collection, attention getters, and more! Join Keisha Casiano from The Art of Education University as she brings eleven art teachers from around the world together to help YOU successfully run your art room.

Watch The YouTube Series
Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
Episode 4
Episode 5
Episode 6

Everything You Need to Know About Classroom Management in the Art Room

What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Classroom Management? (Ep. 304)

5 Essential Tips for Managing High School Students

Art Room Management 101 (Ep. 004)

Learn How to Play Teachers vs Students—A Fun Classroom Management Game

Quick Classroom Management Strategies (Ep. 6)

5 Classroom Management Strategies for the Art Room

The Benefits of Using an Art Room Mantra

8 Classroom Management Tips No Choice-Based Teacher Can Be Without

How to Cure the “No-Name” Epidemic

Behavior Management at the Elementary Level

3 Ideas to Help Discover Your Classroom Management Style (Ep. 055)

Calming the Classroom Chaos (Ep. 207)

Why Meeting Your Kids at the Door Is So Important

Classroom Management Resources

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Podcast

Bringing the Art of Tattoos into Your Classroom (Ep. 174)

Have you ever talked about tattooing with your students? Would you ever make tattoos part of your curriculum? Today’s episode…
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dirty paint trays
Article

The Not-So-Perfect Truths of Being an Art Teacher

From the outside looking in, the art room might appear as if it’s all rainbows and sunshine. But, any art…
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Article

5 Reasons You’ll Love Collaborating With Your Academic Advisor

Starting a new degree program is no easy feat. There are so many decisions to navigate; it can feel overwhelming….
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Lisa Congdon artwork
Article

5 LGBTQ+ Artists You Should Know

Happy Pride! June is the official month of Pride to recognize the achievements of LGBTQ+ people. As art educators, we…
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classroom gallery wall
Article

Why You Should Have a Gallery Wall of Current Artists and Art Teachers

Think of some of your favorite artists. Now, think of some artists you love who are currently working in the…
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Article

3 Lessons to Bring in a Green Screen in the Art Room

Today’s art educators know students love YouTube. As a platform for both entertainment and information, everybody has their favorite “YouTuber”…
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Article

The Enormous Effect Language Has on Growth Mindset

Growth mindset is a hot topic in education right now, and for good reason. According to MindsetWorks, “7th graders who…
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Article

The Benefits of Bringing Plants into Your Art Room

Picture the most relaxing, inspiring, beautiful room. What do you see? An abundance of natural light? Cozy furniture? Greenery? When…
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Managing the Art Room

Clay, paint, ink, water spills, messy hands, cutting tools, slippery floors, and busy bodies. Classroom management in the art room is like no other subject area. When it is well-designed, the art room is a magical place. And when it goes awry, it can be chaotic.

Leverage best practices, design an efficient space, and ideate a classroom management system unique to you and your students.

Join fellow art teachers who understand the challenges and celebrations of art teacher life. Leave with new ideas, new friends, and a plan ready to implement right away.