Physical Space

How to Label Your Art Room So Students Can Find ANYTHING

Your art room is labeled. So why can’t students find anything?

Sometimes we feel like a broken record, telling students where to find the same art supplies over and over. Or maybe, you’re tired of pointing and trying to describe which cabinet, which drawer, and which container a specific item is in. If this feels familiar, this video is for you!

Liz Brent, a high school art teacher in the Chicago area, shares a fresh way to label your art room supplies while also infusing art history!

In this quick video, you’ll learn:

  • Why small text labels aren’t working—and what to do instead
  • How to create a coded visual system that all students can read across the room
  • How to double organization with art history exposure
  • Budget-friendly options that require zero fancy equipment
  • How to turn poster-making into a student-led project with intention

For more ways to rethink your art room space, check out PRO Learning.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lindsey McGinnis

Lindsey McGinnis is AOE’s Media Content Manager and a former high school art educator. She is passionate about equipping art teachers to be successful in their classrooms and firmly believes that art is the best place for students to explore and process the challenging topics and concepts around them.

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