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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.
Healthy Children Are More Productive at School
This blog post is the second in a five-part series exploring how the arts can contribute to the education of the whole child for each of the five whole child tenets. Here, I will discuss the importance of ensuring students are physically and mentally healthy and why it is essential for preparing students for success.
Academically Challenged Students Are Prepared for Success in Adulthood and Participation in A Global Environment
This blog post is the first in a five-part series exploring how the arts can contribute to the education of the whole child for each of the five whole child tenets. Here, I will discuss the importance of ensuring students are academically challenged and why it is essential for preparing students for success.
5 Must-Have Supplies for Your Art Room
Stocking your art room? Don't forget these 5 essential supplies! From paints to brushes, this guide has got you covered.
5 Creative Ideas for School Art Shows
If you're organizing a school art show, it's always nice to have creative ideas that will set your event apart from the rest. From fun activities to interactive displays, here are 5 creative ideas specifically tailored to school art shows!
How Teaching Artists Can Better Understand Educational Standards
We don’t use standards to build a script for educators. We’re trying to ensure that all students work towards the same goals. Standards are what we want students to know at different grade levels. We created them so that no student is left behind. The lesson plan, teaching, and curriculum are how we meet those standards.
16 Tips for Successful School Art Shows
In this blog post, we’ll discuss 16 tips to help you create a successful school art show. From finding the right venue to organizing your displays and promoting the event, these tips will give you the insight and guidance you need to put on a show that your students, parents, and teachers will be proud of.
Effectively Teaching Art to Students with Diverse and Special Needs
Art Advocacy In Your Classroom
Art advocacy does not have to always mean beating down your legislator’s door. Art advocacy can be as simple as teaching the principles and elements of art, and it is just as important. Art advocacy is something you can do right from your classroom.
3 Favorite Hallway Student Work Displays for Showcasing Artwork at School
Solving a Long-Ignored Competency Problem in Art Teacher Professionalism
How Principals Can Support the Arts and Arts Integration in Schools
3 Easy School Beautification Ideas That Won't Break the Bank
Book Review: CREATIVITY SUCKS by Phil Hansen
If you’re looking for a sense of commiseration with a fellow artist, there’s no better book to buy than this one. This masterpiece is the creative bible for artists of all mediums and levels. This is the book you grab when you need encouragement, a guide through your artistic journey, or just a moment to share in the highs and lows of a creative mind. Phil Hansen’s book is 208 pages of brilliance!
Social and Emotional Learning : 5 Things ALL Art Teachers Need to Know
Social emotional learning in schools is a hot topic in education. But what does it mean? And how can you bring it into your art class?
