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
We’ve all been there. An assembly or fire drill shortens the school day and you are stuck with little pockets of time with each group of students. You search for... Learn More
Creating a cohesive, schematic curriculum full of lessons that will excite your students is the dream of art educators. But it can be a daunting task. Sourcing and gathering a... Learn More
The third tutorial in our series, CONNECTING WITH THE ELEMENTS – How to Teach the Elements & Principles of Art, is color. How exactly do you describe COLOR and why... Learn More
The second tutorial in our series CONNECTING WITH THE ELEMENTS – How to Teach the Elements & Principles of Art, is SHAPE. Want to start at the beginning? Visit the... Learn More
Line is one of the first elements of art that sets the foundation for art making in elementary school. Teaching children about line empowers them to see how simple lines... Learn More
My art room is stripped bare, supplies sorted and cupboards cleaned. The last thing I want to think about is pouring paint and cleaning brushes but summer can be a great... Learn More
While it’s just soooo tempting to take the foot off the pedal in your final few weeks, there is still lots of fun to be had in the art room.... Learn More
For many of you, the end of the year is quickly approaching, leaving you with the question; what now? Should I forge forward with full fledged lessons or start paring... Learn More