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eBook Review: A Vocal AdVocate by Su...
I just finished a new, must-read for art teachers titled A Vocal AdVocate: An...
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Connecting the Dots through Internat...
If you have not read the book by The Dot by Peter Reynolds this is a must...
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Author Guest Post and a Book Giveawa...
This giveaway is closed to entries. And the Winner is… Clara Crosby- Who...
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Spotlight on Creativity
The following is a quote from Ken Robinson’s book “Out of Our...
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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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The Pot That Juan Built
In 2nd grade, students are learning about coil, slip and score in the clay...
Book Review: Women, Work and the Art...
I really enjoyed reading the book “Women, Work & the Art of Savoir...
Posted by Jessica | 16 Comments
Beyond Sesame Street: My Elmo
My document camera is called an Elmo. I think that is the brand name, however,...
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Tech Teach: Shelfari Safari
I want to share a site called “Shelfari.” It’s a social...
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The Element of NON-Design
Yes, I talk a lot about the Elements of Design. Yes, my district’s...
Christmas in October?
The other day I walked into my classroom and found package sitting on my desk!...
Posted by Jessica | 6 Comments
How Full is Your Bucket?
Sometimes when talking about rules at the beginning of the year, kids get the...
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5 Simple Steps to “Enjoy the R...
I recently graduated with my Master of Arts in Education. So, in...
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Making Connections: Art and Poetry
One of the best things about teaching art is that we really get to teach every...
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Line: Action Jackson Lesson
Grade Level: Kindergarten Art Elements: Line - Students will produce 5 or...

Hi, I'm Jessica Balsley, Founder of The Art of Education. AOE exists to provide Art Teachers with Ridiculously Relevant™ Professional Development, including: 





