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Art for Baby: The Perfect Gift for a...
As an art teacher attending an occasion like a baby shower or a bridal shower,...
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Integrating Photography into the Com...
Photography possesses many natural connections to the Common Core, and is an...
Posted by Ian | 5 Comments
5 (Almost Legal) Street Art Projects...
Editor’s Note: Today we welcome the newest member of the AOE Team, Ian...
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Arts Integration and Collaborating w...
All too often art teachers feel as though they are on an island: they are the...
Posted by Cassidy | 3 Comments
A Choice Board for the Elementary Ar...
I recently wrote an article about how to use a choice board with middle school...
Posted by Heather | 5 Comments
Creating an Art Alphabet
Are you looking for an inexpensive way to integrate vocabulary and jazz up...
Posted by Amanda | 6 Comments
5 Ways to Connect With Parents at Co...
This week on AOE we will focus on various ways to connect with parents. With...
Posted by Chelsie | 7 Comments
Connecting the Dots through Internat...
If you have not read the book by The Dot by Peter Reynolds this is a must...
Posted by Heather | 17 Comments
3 Ways to “Do” Kinesthet...
Kinesthetic learning occurs when learning takes place by the student carrying...
Posted by Amanda | 9 Comments
Getting Out of the Art Room Bubble
Recently, Jessica wrote an article about the importance of forming friendships...
Posted by Heather | 13 Comments
The Top 10 Things Subs REALLY Want!
I spent a year as a substitute teacher. I accepted any job K-12 and any...
Posted by Heather | 4 Comments
A Back-to-School Class Collaboration...
Each year, I try to come up with a creative, motivating and inspiring new art...
Posted by Heather | 9 Comments
The Skinny on Bulking Up Your Classr...
Do you LOVE to use a great book to introduce a lesson, subject, or artist? ...
Posted by Heather | 7 Comments
Art & Soul: Making Connections ...
I LOVE MUSIC! I listen to it constantly, attempt to sing it and have even...
Posted by Amanda | 5 Comments
Tips for Collecting Classroom Artifa...
Whenever I travel, I am always on the lookout for souvenirs for my classroom....
Posted by Amanda | 13 Comments
Tying it All Together: A Short Guide...
Editor’s Note: Meet Amanda! She is the newest member of the AOE Writing...
Posted by Chelsie | 8 Comments
Screen Printing 101 for the Art Room
The Idea Who came up with the idea of Screen Printing t-shirts to raise money...
Posted by Cassidy | 10 Comments
Why Art Teachers Need to Know the Wo...
When looking for an excellent book to introduce students to an artist, look no...
Posted by Chelsie | 6 Comments
Art on a Cart: A Money Maker not a P...
The Idea Just utter the words “Art on a Cart” and it sends art...
Posted by Chelsie | 5 Comments
The Ultimate Guide to Art Fundraiser...
Last week we compared two art fundraising opportunities, Artsonia vs. Art to...
Posted by Cassidy | 12 Comments
A New Way to Introduce the Color Whe...
I recently took a graduate class titled “Supports for English Language...
Posted by Chelsie | 18 Comments
Shh…It’s a Silent Auctio...
The Idea Who came up with the idea of having a Silent Art Auction? My...
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What’s the strangest student n...
For any teacher, naming their own children is probably one of the most...
Posted by Chelsie | 12 Comments
Art on a Bus!?
The Idea Our town hosts an annual Art Walk the first weekend in May. A group...
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Hi, I'm Jessica Balsley, Founder of The Art of Education. AOE exists to provide Art Teachers with Ridiculously Relevant™ Professional Development, including: free daily articles, videos, online classes, group PD, and more...
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