Watercolor is a wonderful way to depict the beauty of nature. In fact, it was the medium of choice of one of the world’s most celebrated artist-naturalists, John James Audubon. Born in Haiti (then known as Sainte-Domingue) in 1785, Audubon was interested in nature and wildlife from his very early years. He studied nature […]
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DIY Classroom Task Management Tips and Tricks
Seasoned teachers and newbies alike have an arsenal of tips and tricks to help manage their many classroom tasks throughout the day. These teacher favorite ideas are a starting point for practicing more effective classroom management. A DIY classroom management plan might be the right fit for you and your students — so check […]
Time Out vs. Time In
Do you have a child that has a meltdown around the same time every day? Having trouble with that student who does not do well with schedule changes? Are you a parent that feels you have to overuse the “Time Out” chair? You may have a child that has challenges with sensory overload. These […]
Penciling in Creativity: Colored Pencil Mural
Upon first glance, Chromadaynamics, a mural at the University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics, looks like an abstract sunset, shifting from reds, oranges, and yellows to hues of blue and purple. Reminiscent of the Color Field painting style popular in the 1940s and 1950s, Chromadynamics is an interactive color display that […]
Icebreaker Activities to Create a Positive Environment in PE
The beginning of the school year is always a fun time for leading some icebreaker activities with your students. Icebreakers are meant to “break the ice” that might exist when a group of people, in your case, your students, don’t know each other. They are also helpful when kids do know each other but […]
Doing Away with Poor Physical Education Practices
Have you ever been chosen last for a sports team when you were a kid? It most likely had a lasting effect. Whether it made you: determined to get stronger; avoid recess or PE; or want to become a leader who would never do that, depended on your personality. For some children, a likely […]
Art Lesson Plan: Impressed Tile Relief and the Arts and Crafts Movement
Throwback to the good old days of the Arts and Crafts movement with our Impressed Tile Relief art lesson plan! Combining printmaking and ceramics, this lesson walks students through making a clay tile with the impression of a decorated pot and decorative frame. Arts and Crafts Movement History With the rise of the Industrial […]
Geometric Shape Assemblage: Art Lesson Plan
Similar to its 2-D counterpart, collage, assemblage is the art of assembling different 3-dimensional pieces, often found objects, on a canvas or other background. An art unto itself, assemblage creations date as early as the early 1900s. Some of the better known assemblage artists include Jean Dubuffet, whose work, titled “assemblages d’empreintes”, gave rise […]
Do’s and Don’t’s of Teaching Art From a Cart
Are you new to teaching art from a cart? Toting your “art room” from room to room (or school to school!) can be a challenge, but with the help of our 10 tips below, you’ll master the “art of the cart” in short order. 1. Don’t forget to secure a supply closet or cupboard […]
7 Tips to Help a Child with Special Needs Succeed in Art Class
Art is for everyone, and no one knows this better than our art educators! If you have art students with special needs, we’re here with 7 tips to help you to conduct a smooth inclusion process and ensure everyone in your art room can experience the beauty of artistic expression. 7 Ways to Include […]
The Olympic Spirit
Every four years, the world narrows its focus for a few weeks to participate, however possible, in the Summer Olympic Games. The original Olympics began in Greece sometime around 776 BC. These games mainly consisted of running events but later grew to include throwing events, wrestling, boxing, horse riding, chariot racing, and the pinnacle […]
Use Summer as a Spring Board for Learning
You’ve had a restful, relaxing summer and are ready to get back into the swing of things for your fall classes. But how can you capitalize on all that summer fun your students had? How do you transition back into the school year without losing all that energy that kids bring on their first […]
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