If you’ve ever taught children with special needs in the classroom, then you know the delicate balance required to keep students engaged while also helping them to build artistic skills.... Learn More

That’s not going to work for our kids. Those are the words a special education teacher said to me on my first day of working as an art teacher at... Learn More

There are no words more terrifying to hear for an art teacher than, “You will be teaching from a cart.” 😳 This is pretty much what happened to this reader:... Learn More

There is just something about dots that make them the quintessential art project embellishment. I don’t know if anyone loves them quite as much as Yayoi Kusama, who’s out of... Learn More

“I don’t know what to do with my students because all they have is crayons!” Have you said that to yourself lately? It’s a sentiment that we’ve heard over and... Learn More

I must confess. This project has been brewing for about 6 years…just after I created my first art teacher curriculum planner. That little beauty helped thousands of teachers craft a... Learn More

The summer break we all look forward to — a time for rest, relaxation, and preparation for the year ahead — feels different this year, doesn’t it? After all, most... Learn More

I have A LOT of books. They are what inspire me to create art lessons kids will love and feel connected to.I have a bunch in my office and pulled... Learn More

Here’s an activity that’s not only a perfect way to demonstrate brush control and paint mixing but get to know an amazing artist, Alma Thomas. I’ve used this technique many... Learn More