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Creativity Lights the Way with the Drawing Practice Workbooks
As a parent, teacher, or caregiver, there's a unique joy in watching a child express themselves through art. Imagine giving them a tool that nurtures their creativity while also helping them develop their drawing skills. I’m excited to introduce the Drawing Practice Workbook with Drawing Prompts: Drawing Practice for Kids—a delightful guide designed to inspire young artists to explore their creative potential.
How We Created Our Own Van Gogh Immersive Experience
Vincent Van Gogh is one of the most well-known artists across the globe. In honor of his legacy, we created our own sort of Van Gogh immersive experience, which we lovingly called the Van Gogh Vault for our Spring Arts Festival. We transformed our gym into an art gallery that exhibited paintings created by all 600 students in our school, each one inspired by a work by Vincent van Gogh.
3 Dynamic Art Games for the Classroom That Elementary Students Will Love
As someone who has taught both general education and art classes, I've discovered that incorporating art class games into any classroom can make learning engaging and incredibly fun.
15 Habits of Happy Art Teachers
In this blog post, we’ll explore 15 habits of happy art teachers that can help bring satisfaction and joy to the teacher job.
4 Entertaining and Educational Games to Play in Art Class
Looking for fun, educational games for art class? Check out these three simple games you can put together in a few minutes.
My students know I love to have a good time in art class! But, my goodness, it can be a struggle at times. As specials teachers, students can come to us a little out of sorts and disengaged. I have found that creating games for art class is an easy way to reinforce art skills, while also getting students invested in their learning.
How to Incorporate Student Choice in the Classroom with Choice-Based Art Lessons
When it comes to art education, the possibilities are endless. One way to engage students and encourage critical thinking is through choice-based art lessons that provide students with an opportunity for student choice in the classroom. Choice-based art lessons allow students to make decisions about their own artwork, encouraging creative problem-solving and self-expression.
Novel Ways to Increase Engagement in Art Class
As teachers, it is important to find new and innovative ways to keep students motivated and interested in the material being taught. Incorporating novelty into the classroom is one of the best student engagement strategies available.
How to Facebook Like What Your Students Love to Draw
You know how sometimes on social media you “like” something just to be supportive. Come on, we all do it! Well, I’ve been thinking about applying that same concept to the things my students like to draw that drive me crazy! Here's a list of things I am tired of my students drawing all the time:
A Motto for Every Student
“In this class, we share, we love, we laugh, and we grow. We are all in this together. We are all good. And we can all be successful,” say my students and I as we begin class. This is our motto, and it’s one of my favorite things to do with my class. We sign the motto in American Sign Language (ASL) as we say it.
3 Easy School Beautification Ideas That Won't Break the Bank
