Since roughly 8% of males and 5% of females have some form of color blindness, it’s likely that you will encounter an art student with color perception issues. And, along with matching clothes or picking a ripe banana, color blindness can also pose a challenge in the art room. What is Color Blindness? First, […]
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Real Teacher Tips for Creating Reusable Classroom Materials
Lamination is a simple concept, but many teachers love their laminators because it helps to keep classroom materials safe, even when passed through the hands of several students. We asked teachers how much they love lamination, and they offered their opinions and some great ideas for making reusable classroom materials. Check out these fun […]
Mat Cutting 101
Whether you’re mounting student work for an upcoming art show, framing your own pieces, or simply doing a bit of decorating around the house, knowing how to cut a mat is a critical skill for an artist. That’s why our 101 Art Series is here to help you with basic mat cutting skills. We […]
Integrating Fine and Gross Motor Skills
Using tools to support the core as well as the upper body and fine motor skills can greatly enhance not only the lives of those treated, but also the scope of one’s physical therapy practice. Whether you are working with children or adults, integrating fine motor and large motor activities can be highly beneficial. […]
Real Teacher Tips for Classroom Time Management
Keeping a classroom schedule on track can be tricky, and many teachers are frustrated with wasted time. We asked teachers for tips for managing and organizing their time with students. Check out these real teacher responses on classroom time management. Teacher Time Tracking Tips & Tricks Feeling organized often starts with having a schedule, […]
Benefits of Bean Bag Seating in Your Early Childhood Classroom
Part of helping students to enjoy learning or reading is making their first experiences fun and comfortable both mentally and physically. There are few seating options as versatile and cozy as a bean bag chair. Here are a few great reasons why it’s worth considering bean bag seating for your early childhood classroom. 3 […]
Paste Paper 101
A process honed by the bookbinders of yore to decorate a book’s face papers, paste paper has been used for centuries to create decorative paper pretty enough for greeting cards, wrapping paper, collages, and more. The beauty of paste paper is that the paint holds it shape to create a textured design. The process […]
Art Lesson Plan: Fabric Design Accent Pillows
Check out this fabric painting lesson plan for grades 7-12 that incorporates history and culture to create eye-catching patterns and original designs on canvas. Painted Fabric: Art Lesson Plan Fabric painting continues to be a popular process today, with modern-day artists painting everything from upholstered furniture and canvas rugs to one-of-a-kind clothing. Using our […]
12 First-year Teacher Must-haves
Many first-year teachers go in trying to make sure they have all the important bases covered. Lesson plans? Check. Fun week one icebreaker activities to get to know your students? Check. Supplies? It’s difficult to know exactly how to choose supplies you’ll use consistently over the many successful teaching years to come. Never fear! […]
Real Teacher Tips for an Anxiety-Free Classroom
Keeping students calm is a key part of getting through lessons and projects. Once one student becomes overwhelmed and anxious, the feeling tends to spread to others in the room. In order to keep students anxiety-free this school year, these teachers offered their own tips for calming down their class. Read these tips and […]
How to Restore Dried Playdough in 4 Easy Steps
Playdough is a mixture made from salt, flour, and water, and quickly dries out when left outside of a sealed container for very long. Instead of tossing it, take some time to revive, rehydrate, and restore dried playdough. This messy yet fun classic creative outlet can be reused after being left out with just […]
Block Printing 101
One of the oldest forms of printing, block printing involves covering a carved “block” with ink and then using the inked block to transfer the carved image onto paper or fabric. Also known as relief printing, this method of image transfer dates back to the 5th century. The block doesn’t have to be, and […]
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