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Let’s face it, middle school is rough. If you’re a middle school art teacher you understand moments of challenge, triumph,...

At some point in our art teaching careers we’ve encountered lessons that have been total disasters and others that are...

Sometimes no matter how hard you lobby for parents to come see you at conferences, they just…don’t. You can put...

Picture this: 8 art students walk into an art room filled to the brim with beautiful art supplies. They all...

Mom, can I get some Shopkins? Mom, will you buy me these LEGOSs? Mom, I need a new Hello Kitty...

We all know the story of Picasso–precocious wunderkind, doing incredible work by age 12, quickly becoming world-famous, and widely regarded...

Bloggers are some of the most innovate, selfless and exciting people in art education today. They are encouraging us on...

As you may know, I love using books in my classroom (Check out my two lists of recommendations here and here!)....

Have you ever sat through a curriculum review process? If so, I feel your pain! Putting a bunch of right...

Weaving is a great opportunity to talk about many cultures from around the world.  In every lesson, I like to make connections to...

Outlining in Sharpie to define shapes before adding color has become a cornerstone of most elementary, middle school, and sometimes...

When it comes to painting, students are always ready to get to work. However, art teachers know planning first through...