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
Have you noticed “sulphite paper” listed frequently in our material lists and ever wondered what it is? If you have, don’t worry. You’re not alone. When I first began teaching,... Learn More
Art teachers are master innovators. Improvising in a pinch is also one of our many superpowers. Raise your hand if you’re with me on this one. You can make masterpieces... Learn More
February is a wonderful time to take stock of what you have already accomplished in the art room and think about what you still want to focus on. The weather... Learn More
Teachers are known for being proficient planners and if you’re anything like me you love opening up a fresh planner. But if those blank pages start taunting you to fill... Learn More
The end of October means that you’re moving full speed ahead, nose to the grindstone and the artwork is piling up. Your time is split between so many things and... Learn More
I know the challenges of teaching art well. As a vastly unprepared and inexperienced art teacher, I stepped in front of my first class with unbridled enthusiasm. I loved art... Learn More
So looong 2020!So happy to have you behind us. So let’s ring in the new year with a clean slate! To help you plan and celebrate everything artsy, Team Sparkle... Learn More
As more and more schools close to accommodate public health requirements, many teachers are feeling overwhelmed at a bit at a loss for how to teach art from home. I... Learn More
