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 ... Read More
10 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
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 ... 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 ... 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 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 ... 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