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“Bloals”
“If you don’t know where you are going you will probably end up...
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The Element of NON-Design
Yes, I talk a lot about the Elements of Design. Yes, my district’s...
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Class Act: What would you do?
Professor Balsley, here! Sort of. Yes, that is right. I am now...
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Tackle it Together: Desk Drawer
Tackle it together is a new series, where both you and I tackle a simple...
Fall Line Leaves: Free Lesson Plan D...
Grade Level: K-2 Art Education Lesson Plan Art Elements: Line and Color Art...
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A Little Help from my Friends!
In my post on storage of art supplies yesterday, I explained how I arrange 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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Master’s Degree!
Last week I accomplished one of my lifetime goals, to graduate with my...
10 Ways to Lead in Art Education
What do leaders in Art Education look like? In such a specific field, often...
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5 Simple Ways to Stay Positive at Wo...
You have seen it time and time again. Teachers can be negative....
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Line: Action Jackson Lesson
Grade Level: Kindergarten Art Elements: Line - Students will produce 5 or...
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5 Simple Steps to Write a Profession...
We’ve seen it time and time again – companies, schools and...

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





