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The Ultimate Guidebook for New Art Teachers

Are you teaching art for the first time? Welcome to the best job on earth! Spending your days taking inspiration from the greats and experimenting with crayons, pastels and paint...Learn More

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First Grade Scarecrows | Two Ways

Have you ever wanted to experiment with different supplies with the same project just to see what happens? Of course you have! For a twist on my Watercolor Scarecrow Art...Learn More

2 Hrs

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How to Make Messy Mats

Keeping your art room tables orderly can seem like a huge feat! While we love a bustling classroom full of students engaged in creating art, materials like paint and chalk...Learn More

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Exploring Art Supplies through Environments | A Curriculum and Art Course for Teachers

Imagine stepping into school on the first day with a clear path for the entire year and the behind-the-scenes knowledge to teach it all successfully. With the EASE art curriculum,...Learn More

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Top 3 Resources to Fund Your Art Program

If you asked us what one of the most common issues art teachers face today, it would certainly be a lack of funding for their art programs. Unfortunately, many teachers...Learn More

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Recycled Tropical Fish Earth Day Project

Have some cardboard lying around? Of course, you do! I make it a point to keep a stack of trimmed cardboard pieces to use in the art room. I find...Learn More

1.5 Hrs

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Watercolor Tulips Art Project

When you’re looking for a quick art lesson to do in one art session that requires just a few supplies and maximum student engagement, you can’t beat a watercolor resist....Learn More

45 Min

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Art and Joy | Protecting our Artistic Intuition

Oh my goodness, teachers! Essential art book alert! Danielle Krysa’s latest book, Art and Joy Best Friends Forever is an absolute must for your art room book shelf. It’s the...Learn More

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How to Draw with Oil Pastels | Tulip Drawing

If you’re wondering how to teach students how to draw and color with oil pastels, today’s video tutorial is designed to do just that. I adore tulips and used them...Learn More

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