Classroom Management

Tough Behaviors in the Art Room? We Have Solutions For You! | Draw the Line Trailer

Lindsey McGinnis | July 10, 2025

Art teachers know the chaos hits differently in the art room—paint on clothes, refusal to draw, and yes—those questionable drawings. With more than 30 years of combined experience, Kyle Wood and Liz Brent have truly seen it ALL.

In this series from The Art of Ed, elementary art teacher Kyle and high school art teacher Liz tackle the real classroom management challenges art teachers face every day. They’ll address wild and tricky behaviors and share heartwarming stories to keep your art room calm, both in the heat of the moment and through proactive systems.

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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.

Tough Behaviors in the Art Room? We Have Solutions For You! | Draw the Line Trailer

Lindsey McGinnis

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