I love science as much as I love art. Chemistry was a favorite subject in high school. So when I became an art teacher, I set out to integrate STEAM -like principles into my ... Read More
Growth Mindset Posters for the Art 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 "talent" or not. And I was wanting ... Read More
Art Bulletin Boards For Back to School
Art bulletin boards are the first on my back to school preparation list I tackle at the end of the year. Yes, at the end! As I stated last year, I like to fully enjoy my Summer ... 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 mindset in art this upcoming school ... Read More
The Dot Book Bulletin Board Ideas
The Dot book by Peter H. Reynolds is my favorite way to kick off a year of art with my kindergarteners. Not just because September 15th is International Dot Day, but because it's ... Read More
Bulletin Board Ideas for Back to School
Bulletin board ideas for back to school got you down? I'm that teacher. You know, the one. I plan everything for the start of the school year before the year ends so I can ... Read More
12 Engaging Art Room Bulletin Board Ideas
Anyone else prefer prepping their art room bulletin board displays before the last day of school in June? Just me, yes? I figured. I gather my ideas for my ... Read More
