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 [Read More]
Art Education
Mr. Brush Crochet Pattern
Mr. Brush has been a class mascot in my art room for a number of years. He's been a key motivator in getting my wild n' wacky kindergarteners to [Read More]
Color Wheel for Art: Spin, Spin, Spin!
One of my favorite elements of art to teach students is color. When I pull out the color wheel for art class, my students instantly know a [Read More]
Growth Mindset Posters for the Classroom
Last year I wrote about growth mindset in art education. I talked about how my students were hung up with preconceived notions of either having [Read More]
Elements of Art Cootie Catcher Game
The elements of art are the building blocks used to describe and create works of art. These components include line, shape, color, texture, [Read More]
Facebook Groups for Visual Arts Teachers
Facebook groups are a great way for art teachers to connect, engage, learn, and grow from other professionals in the field. There is so much [Read More]
Growth Mindset in Art Education
After 17 years of teaching art and listening to students put themselves down for not having enough "talent," I decided to employ a growth [Read More]
