Tempera paint is the go-to option for young artists as it is easier to clean off of palettes and brushes than traditional acrylic paint. The Sax Versatemp tempera paint lineup offers versatility and variety, making it a great choice for many art pieces and classroom crafts. The three specially-formulated Sax Versatemp temperas include the […]
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3 Pre-Holiday Brain Break Ideas for the Classroom
As Thanksgiving and winter break approaches, kids get fidgety and may need encouragement and help focusing on school work. Brain breaks are “quick, structured breaks using physical movement, mindfulness exercises, or sensory activities.” Use some quick brain break activities to allow students to let out some pent-up energy in a positive way. These tips […]
Healthy Kids Challenge: Teach MyPlate to Kids
Snack Attack matches up with MyPlate key messages teaching kids to compare sodium, sugar and fat in foods and choose foods with lower numbers. Teach Snack Attack to kids using this lesson titled: “A Balanced Day”. Utilize MyPlate and trail mix to help kids hear, see, and practice the lesson. A Balanced Day: Healthy […]
Active Play Group Activity: Place Value Relay
Through fun, healthy role-modeling, you may be inspiring a future summer Olympian! Check out this summer track and field relay activity to help students practice the place value concept in a fun and engaging way. The Importance of Active Play It’s important for students to get plenty of physical activity time in and out […]
Packing It Up: Get Your Classroom Ready for Summer
As we approach the end of another school year, your classroom may be meticulously organized, a complete mess, or more than likely somewhere in between. No judgment here; even the best classrooms can get messy! Whatever your situation, it’s important to get your classroom ready for summer, which means preparing before the last day […]
Art Lesson Plan: Historic Lesson of Art & Science
Taking the beauty of nature and putting it down on paper has been the quest of many artists throughout history. But few have measured up to the detail and colorful technique in the works of John James Audubon. His ability to make feathers, bark, water, and foliage come to life using watercolor is the […]
Are Teachers Looking Forward to Summer?
Teachers love their students. They love to see them learn, grow, and laugh. They love watching them share with each other, help one another, and show kindness to others. However, teachers also often find themselves worn out at the end of a long school year. So, what response will you get when you ask […]
Unique Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas
There are nearly endless ideas to show teachers in your life how much you appreciate them. It’s because of their time and effort that the students of today become educated adults in the future. Try one of these unique teacher appreciation gift ideas for the teacher in your life. 5 Unique Gift Ideas to […]
Construction Paper 101
Construction paper is a staple in art classrooms across the country. If you are unsure which type is the most useful for specific projects or offers the right texture and colors, you’ll find your answers here. Check out this basic information regarding choosing the right construction paper for an elementary art room or general […]
Colored Pencils 101
Colored pencils are among an artist’s greatest tools. They offer the look of a painting with deep, rich color and shine but with far more control. The versatility of colored pencils enables artists to create detailed and natural-looking artwork. Choosing Colored Pencils Let’s start with the basics. Colored pencils are wooden pencil shafts filled […]
Field Day Activities for Solo, Partners, and Groups
Field day events should include a variety of activities and challenge students in many ways. Team, partner, and solo events all have their place on the field day list. Check out these tips and ideas to create a field day activities roster for participating students. Tips for Creating Your Field Day Activities Not every student […]
Strategies for Building a Child’s Character
Traits such as respect, cooperation, and honesty are some of the most essential things in the teaching process of building character. These traits help students make good choices, develop self-esteem, and become responsible citizens and caring individuals. Educators aiming to implement character education into their curriculum should consider these ideas for creating discussion opportunities and modeling […]
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