Assigning homework over Christmas vacation sounds like a pretty Grinch-y thing to do, right? It doesn’t have to be. Try sending home a project that can actually help bring families together over the holidays. Keep it short and simple, and you can inspire families to spend some quality time together, without all the time […]
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10 Ways to Revive Art Lesson Plans
If you’ve got a great art lesson plan that’s gotten old, check out our tips below to revive your art lesson plans with a modern makeover! How to Revive Art Lesson Plans 1. Confirm Current Standards Check the latest curriculum requirements and national and state standards to see if your favorite lesson plan still […]
Performance Art Spaces – 21st Century Benefits for Students
It takes creativity and communication skills to put a performance piece to paper. It takes critical thinking and collaboration to actually produce the idea. And it takes media and digital literacy to share that production with the entire world. In fact, it can be argued that the arts are the confluence of all of […]
Art Lesson Plan: Hand Fans as Art Pieces
Ancient peoples must have noticed the cooling effect of fanning themselves with their own hands. Eventually, this low-tech technique evolved into the simple hand fan that is still used today. The history of the hand fan reaches back more than 4,000 years to ancient Egypt. Two costly decorative hand fans were included among the […]
Art Lesson Plan: Exploring Painting Styles with Wyland’s Art
From Dadaists to the Post-Modernists, the avant-garde movement has produced some of the most experimental and innovative works of art. From Picasso to Dali, Gaugin to Andy Warhol, avant-garde artists pushed the boundaries of known art to the limits. In our Exploring Painting Styles with Wyland’s Art project, students will explore a variety of […]
Fall Candy Projects for the Classroom
In the weeks leading up to Halloween and the weeks after, candy is going to make its way into your classroom, whether you like it or not. Embrace the inevitable and create a learning experience with candy this fall by studying what candy is made from, how it works and what happens when you […]
Create a Pumpkin Book Report Project this Fall
Whether you are looking for a way to incorporate the pumpkins you picked up at the pumpkin patch into an activity or simply want to create a seasonal project for the classroom, a pumpkin book report puts a fun spin on this classroom classic. Pumpkins are portable enough to carry, so basing the report […]
Fall Art Lesson Plans & Activities
Jump into fall with fun art lesson plans and activities for the classroom! This is a great time to design colorful and creative activities around the changing of leaves and Halloween themes. Throw in some pumpkins and turkeys and craft your way to Christmas! Halloween Characters Activity Between all the sweets and treats, add […]
How to Run a Recycled Art Contest at School
A recycled art contest can build awareness for a school-wide recycling program and provide an actionable plan for Earth Day. Or it can simply wrap up a study on green living and the environment at any time of the year. Allowing your students to share their creativity and create pieces from items that would […]
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 […]
Why Art Matters in the Special Education Classroom
According to special education experts at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, art of all types plays a big role in the education of special needs students. The most recent findings show that art education is valuable to students of any age who struggle with a disability, and that the arts can […]
From STEM to STEAM: 3 Ways to Integrate Art in the Classroom
The importance of STEM (Science, Math, Engineering, and Technology) has never been more at the forefront of education. Many districts are looking for new ways to incorporate STEM programs into various subjects or perhaps even build STEM-specific programs like robotics and coding. But is STEM enough by itself? Evidence suggests adding artistic and creative […]
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