Classroom management is one of the hardest parts of being an art teacher, but it doesn’t have to be that way. It’s every art teacher’s dream to have a room... Learn More

It’s been seven years since I asked about you. I mean really asked… So, I decided it was time I asked again. Over 1,200 of you said yes to sharing... Learn More

I had three Kinder classes one year with one of the classes being considered a Transitional Kinder combo. What does this mean? In California, Transitional Kinders are children who are... 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

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