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How Do You Handle Absent Students?
I was recently talking with one of my art teacher friends when the topic of absent students came up. Because...
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Easily Transition Between Back-to-Back Classes Using Tote Trays
This is one classroom organizational technique that I could not live without, and that all art teachers should consider. I...
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Do You Use Teacher Samples?
Today I’d love to chat about perhaps one of the most controversial topics in art education. The teacher sample. Before I...
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Why You Should NOT Work in Your Classroom Over Winter Break.
I have always refused to work in my classroom over Winter Break. Now, that might sound foolish to some, but...
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Why Alphabet Pasta ROCKS!
I’m writing about my love for pasta. I’m not talking about how I love to eat pasta, but rather how...
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How to Get Great Parent Volunteers and Keep Them Coming Back!
The first time I had a parent volunteer to work in my art room I nearly fell over! I had...
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Getting Rid of Paint Spills, Stains, and Those Greasy Oil Pastels
Lets talk about stains! Many of you know I am an avid thriftier. I don’t like to pay full price for clothing...
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Safe-T Compass: The Best Compass for All Ages!
When I started teaching middle school art, I inherited an amazing art room that contained some great and some not...
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5 Ways to Prevent Your Classroom From Turning Into a Holiday Gift Factory
It is hard not to crumble under the pressure this time of year. Everyone is in the holiday spirit and...
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The Top 10 Things Subs REALLY Want!
I spent a year as a substitute teacher. I accepted any job K-12 and any subject, but I was often...
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Tying it All Together: A Short Guide to Cross-Curricular Planning
I am totally, head-over-heels in love with cross-curricular planning. Here’s why. Cross-curricular planning is one of the best ways to...
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A New Way to Introduce the Color Wheel
I recently took a graduate class titled “Supports for English Language Learners.” In this class, I learned various strategies to...
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