How to Plan Your School Year in Art
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
How to Make Your Own Glitter Paper
I love glitter. It makes everything special. My favorite memories of teaching art to kids was during the sparkly month of December (and February for Valentine’s Day) when I would... Learn More
Flanders Field Poppies | Remembrance Day Art Project
Growing up in Canada, late Fall meant more than the anticipation of Halloween. It was the appearance of bright red poppies on the lapels of every citizen in our small... Learn More
Honoring National Native American Heritage Month with Your Students
November kicks off National Native American Heritage Month, also referred to as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, which is a time to celebrate the rich traditions, cultures and... Learn More
Dealing with Unfinished Artwork
How often do you end up managing a stack of unfinished art projects at the end of the day? It can feel downright defeating knowing that not all of your... Learn More
How to Draw and Paint a Sugar Skull | Day of the Dead Celebration Project
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a two-day holiday in November that originated in Mexico but is celebrated in many other places as well. Being so... Learn More
8 Bad Behavior Squashers for your Art Room
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
Deep Space Sparkle Reader Survey 2022 Results
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
Queen Elizabeth II Tribute + Portrait Project
Having such a strong, consistent leader be present for my entire life has been a comfort. Queen Elizabeth II was such an unshakable pillar in an unsteady world. This Canadian... Learn More