Take advantage of a gorgeous day to conduct your art lessons outside! The fresh air is invigorating, nature is inspiring, and your students will love the change of scenery. Check out these four fun art project ideas, perfect for getting creative in the great outdoors. Outdoor Art Projects for Younger Students 1. Butcher Paper […]
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Healthy Habits to Keep Your Classroom Germ Free
With the start of the new school year comes a whole new world of germs. Classrooms are notorious for being home to millions of bacteria, and it’s best for teacher and students alike if nobody gets sick. Fortunately, with a few basic precautions, you can keep your classroom germ-free. 6 Habits to Stop the […]
It Starts With You – The Importance of Modeling and Teaching at Home
Bullying is a widespread problem, and the abundance of social technology is only making it more prevalent and giving bullies more ways to target their victims. As a parent or caregiver, you can make a difference in how the children in your care perceive and react to bullying. Below we will discuss five different […]
5 Tips for Art Students with Special Needs
Young artists with special needs can learn from and enjoy art class. There are adapted, special solutions that can help them to participate. These five tips for art teachers with students who have special needs may help to get everyone engaged and learning at the same time. 5 Tips for Including Art Students with […]
STEAM for Early Childhood – Technology
By now, educators are aware that the focus of education is shifting to the skills embedded in STEAM—science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math. If our country is going to remain competitive in the 21st century global economy, our students need to become much more proficient in these subjects. With that in mind, this […]
Teaching Science for Early Childhood STEAM
Educators are aware that the focus of education has shifted to include teaching skills embedded in STEAM—science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math. In order for our country to remain competitive in the 21st-century global economy, our students need to become much more proficient in these subjects. By teaching science for early childhood STEAM […]
5 Meaningful Activities for the First Day of School
One of the best things you can do on the first day of school is help your students feel comfortable in the classroom—and enthusiastic about the year to come. These activities are designed to help you get to know one another, boost confidence, and plan a memorable first day of school. Read a Book […]
Art Pin-spiration
Looking for creative art projects and art lesson plans that spark creativity and inspire imagination? Look no further than Sax Arts & Crafts on Pinterest! Join the thousands of teachers, parents, and artists who follow our 30+ boards and more than 1,000 pins, including art project ideas, amazing inspiration, tips, tricks, and techniques for […]
Back to School Tech Toys & Supplies
As classrooms become increasingly arranged around technology, there are a lot of gadgets and toys that can make your life less stressful during the school year. It’s a lot easier to find these toys now rather than realizing how much they could help after the fact. Cleaning supplies This might come as a shock, […]
The Teacher’s School Supply List
We spend so much time thinking about what to put on the students’ supply list that we sometimes forget what we need to acquire to do our jobs effectively as teachers. Some items are obvious, like pens and file folders. Here are some other ideas that you might not have thought of. 1. Lots of […]
30 Days and Counting: Getting Yourself (and Your Classroom) Ready
Do you hear that? It’s the first day of school. It can sneak up on you if you aren’t careful. Here’s what you should be getting done now so you’re not rushed during pre-school week. 1. Organize your summer learning Did you go to a conference this summer? Read a lot of education books? […]
Art Lesson Plan: Atmospheric Landscapes
What do John Mallord, William Turner, Winslow Homer, Fredrick Church, and Thomas Cole have in common? Their masterful use of aerial perspective! With examples dating as early as 30 BC, aerial perspective is a technique that creates depth in an art piece. By giving objects that are further away from the viewer less contrast, […]