Whether you're an art teacher graduate or a general ed teacher transitioning into art, you're likely in need of some helpful art room organization tips and tricks. Because that ... Read More
10 Helpful Studio Habits of Mind Ideas for Art Teachers
There's a myth that clouds my student's minds. They think they need to be born an artist in order to be an artist, to think like an artist. And that's simply not true. Artists ... Read More
11 Helpful Bitmoji Virtual Classroom Organizational Tips
Not everyone creating a Bitmoji virtual classroom is making, well, an actual classroom. (But if you're just starting out, check out my post on how to design your own). Some ... Read More
15 Bitmoji Virtual Classroom Ideas for Specials Teachers
Whether you go by applied arts, unified arts, related arts, specials, or something else, there is never enough love for what we do. We're often last to get picked to accompany fun ... Read More
15 Awesome Virtual Bitmoji Classroom Ideas
It's hard connecting with students via distance learning. You're on one side of the screen. They're on the other. Even worse are the distractions! One kid's parent is walking ... Read More
How to Host a Virtual Art Show
Are you looking to host a virtual art show this school year but don't know how to do it online?This school year, many art teachers are finding themselves in a precarious situation. ... Read More
21 Distance Learning Art Projects & Resources
Distance learning is not new. Colleges have been doing it for years. And there are even online schools for elementary and secondary students in place of traditional brick and ... Read More
Laurel Burch Cats Art Lesson & Game
Since I was a child, I was kitty crazy. I received a "Big Book of Cats" picture book at nine years old. Each cat was in some kind of themed picture: a black cat in a black ... Read More
Katherine Bernhardt Pattern Painting Project
What do PAC-Man, Storm Troopers, Garfield, corn chips, plantains, toucans, hamburgers, and toilet paper have in common? Give up? Absolutely nothing! But that's the sheer genius of ... Read More
Class Mascots in the Art Room
Do you have a class mascot in your art room? I do! Actually, I have a few class mascots. And they all have assorted backstories. They help me with my classroom management (along ... Read More
Marie Kondo Your Art Room: Get Organized Now!
Marie Kondo Tidying Up for Teachers Got a messy art room? It might be time to Marie Kondo your space! If you're unaware, Marie is a Japanese organizing consultant who has written ... Read More
James Rizzi Cityscapes Art Lesson
Find me a kid who doesn't like drawing funny and zany doodle faces. Now slap them on something unexpected and surprising like skyscrapers, throw in some bright, bold colors and you ... Read More