How to Teach Art

What is Sulphite Paper?

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

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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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5 Art Rules to Simplify your First Day

5 Art Rules to Simplify your First Day Ahhh… the first day of school No doubt you’ve already been into your art room putting new art supplies into rainbow colored...Learn More

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Sparklers Stories! What the Membership is all about

The Sparklers’ Club membership has evolved into one of the leading sources of lessons and curriculum’s for art teachers worldwide. Since our humble beginnings in 2016, we have enrolled over...Learn More

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How to Design an Art Curriculum

Raise your hand if you’ve ever walked into your classroom on a Monday morning still not entirely sure what you’ll be teaching that day. If your hand is raised, that’s...Learn More

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A Special Look Inside Creative Juices: Our NEW Online Course for Art Teachers

I’ve taken a lot of time this past year to step back. To reflect on what’s important to me. To tap into what excites me. It’s been years since I...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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Top Eight Tips for Teaching Art to Children

I love teaching art to children and my philosophy is quite simple: to engage, inspire and teach art with age-appropriate techniques and subjects. I’ve only been teaching art to children...Learn More

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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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