How to Teach Art

How to Rock Your First Year Teaching Art: AME 129

The field of art education is often overlooked as a viable career in most school counseling offices. Many college students aren’t even aware that the profession exists. Today’s guest, Kelsi...Learn More

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7 Tips for Rocking Your Teacher Evaluation

Are you nervous about your upcoming teacher evaluation? I asked Team Sparkle member Yvette Ackerman, a K-5th grade art teacher in Northern California to share how she not only looks...Learn More

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The 5 Step Framework That Will Transform Your Art Room: AME 116

Are you looking for ways to cultivate creativity, choice and personal expression in your art room? Today’s guest, Kat Clarke shares the five questions she asks her students as they...Learn More

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Fast Finishers & Free Choice Activities

Do you struggle with managing the flow of your lessons in your art room? Perhaps your students complete their projects at different times or maybe some children don’t finish their...Learn More

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How to Teach Movement & Rhythm

If you’re looking for an easy approach to teaching kids art, there’s no better system than using the elements and principles of art. This is the fifth tutorial in our...Learn More

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A Look Inside the Deep Space Sparkle Studio

I remember the moment when I decided to rent a studio space. I walked into my business coach, James Wedmore’s Laguna Beach office during one of our mastermind meet-ups, looked...Learn More

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What to Do with Leftover Paint

It’s that time of year. Decision time. Toss or save? What to do with all that left-over paper, paint, broken crayons and bits of chalk pastel can contribute to massive overwhelm...Learn More

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Art Teacher Hacks for Creating Positive Art Classroom Routines

Ten Positive Art Classroom Routines that will naturally cause your students to feel safe and give them a sense of ownership and responsibility for their art classroom. ...Learn More

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Make your own sketchbook for less than 50 cents

MAKE YOUR OWN SKETCHBOOK FOR LESS THAN 50 CENTS I’ve been a bit obsessed lately. I’ve been making my own sketchbooks to record my thoughts as I experiment with a...Learn More

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