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Using Chalk to Create Vibrant Wax Re...
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How I CAN Statements Can Work For Yo...
Many teachers, schools and districts are buzzing about I CAN statements. ...
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Is Your Art Curriculum Designed Self...
I will admit : My first few years of teaching I was a selfish art teacher when...
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HS Art Students Animate Elementary D...
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5 Ways to Prevent Your Classroom Fro...
It is hard not to crumble under the pressure this time of year. Everyone is...
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Going Digital: The Easy Way to Creat...
For years and years I used the typical spiral-bound teacher plan books. You...
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5 Easy Ways to Add More Art History ...
Incorporating art history into your art curriculum is a necessity. Sometimes...
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Introducing 4 New Online Classes!
Today I am extremely excited to announce 4 amazing new classes from The Art of...
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Tell Me About Your Art Curriculum
I’m putting together and new AOE class and accompanying resources for...
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Guest Post: My Inspiration
My Inspiration by Kathy Barbro www.artprojectsforkids.org Prior to becoming...
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Great Link: Curriculum Planning Docu...
I love a good planning matrix! I even have some of my own that are aligned...
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One Word in my Pocket
Today I bring you another fun and free organizing tip for your art classroom....
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Never Stress During Clay Again!
From clay prep, to storage to products and management, I have gathered every...
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The Pot That Juan Built
In 2nd grade, students are learning about coil, slip and score in the clay...
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Clay Curriculum
The following are the Power Standards that I follow during the month of...
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I’ve Got You Covered!
Looking for a simple summative assessment to see what your students know at...
Collaborate with Google Docs
Google Docs is part of the Google “Family” of applications. If you have a...
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Top 10 Reasons Art Assessment Matter...
We need data in art education. Yes, what matters can’t always be...
Christmas in October?
The other day I walked into my classroom and found package sitting on my desk!...
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Sketchbooks on the Cheap
Last year, as a part of our new curriculum, the district purchased a small...
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Failure to Plan=Plan to Fail!
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Making Connections: Art and Poetry
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Showing Movement in Artwork
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