When I ask fellow elementary and middle school art teachers about their biggest challenges, I often hear, 'behavior' and 'listening.' And it's true. Our students’ attention spans ... Read More
5 Art Rubric Grading Tips for Student Artwork Assessment
As an art teacher, you've designed the perfect project, but now you're stuck figuring out how to create an art rubric for grading your students' artwork. You're unsure of which ... Read More
13 Helpful Art Teacher Sub Binder Must Haves
Your child was up all night sick. An unplanned meeting pops up during 5th period. Or your car breaks down on the way to school. Yikes. Sometimes unexpected circumstances arise, and ... Read More
23 Best Art Room Hacks for Elementary & Middle School
Art room hacks save precious time and money. And these days? We could all use a few extra bucks in our wallets. I like to say they're "using your brain to do less work."Teacher ... Read More
11 Easy Art Sub Plans for Elementary
Easy art sub plans for elementary – is there such a thing? Being out for even a single day is more work than actually teaching! Scrambling to figure out engaging, no tech art sub ... Read More
11 Ways to Use Brag Bracelets for Elementary Art
Motivating kids to be on their best behavior in the art room can be challenging. So I jumped on a popular trend of rewarding positive behaviors with brag ... Read More
13 Art Classroom Jobs for Students
As an elementary or middle school art teacher, assigning art classroom jobs for students is vital. Especially during back to school. Without a doubt, if you don't, the next class ... Read More
6 Tips to Prep for a Substitute Art Teacher
As an art teacher, you know how important it is to prep for a substitute art teacher when you're absent. Whether it's due to illness, a professional development day, or personal ... 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
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
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
Facebook Groups for Visual Arts Teachers
Facebook Groups for Visual Arts TeachersFacebook 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
