Make the most of your art time with this two-for-one project. Students will learn the basics of a monotype print and making shrink art. Follow the simple instructions below to get started. Step 1 Using a water-soluble medium, such as water-soluble crayons or pencils, have students draw their images directly onto a piece of […]
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Multicultural Lesson Opportunity: Holiday Tales & Customs from Around the World
The holidays are an excellent opportunity to provide students with a larger view of the world around them. The best place to start is with the family traditions each student has at home. Even a single family unit has a diversity of traditions, and parents can share the ways their childhood celebrations are a […]
Winter Art Lesson Plans & Activities
Rather than while away those winter woes, try some fun winter art lesson plans and activities for the classroom! This is a great time to embrace the beauty of freshly fallen snow and the contrasting colors of the holidays. Be inspired by the twinkling of lights on snowflakes and ice, and craft your way […]
10 Tips for an Attitude Adjustment
The holidays are nearly here and odds are teachers are really ready for a break! Months of being “on”—giving your very best to every art class and every student every day—may have taken a toll on your attitude and maybe even your self-esteem. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, undervalued, or just plain worn out heading […]
Fun Gets Remembered
The week of Thanksgiving is “National Game & Puzzle Week” — an encouragement to spend time with each other playing board games and doing puzzles. Why are games and puzzles so important that they get a whole week on the calendar? Fun does help us remember things and motivate us. Even the FCC uses […]
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 […]
Steps Toward an Eco Friendly Classroom
School-aged kids have a natural instinct to care about the environment, and they often become passionate about eco-friendly efforts. Harness their enthusiasm and creativity in your classroom by encouraging everyone to become more “green.” A green classroom not only reduces your school’s carbon footprint, but it also encourages the next generation to become good […]
Create an Inclusive Season of Giving in the Classroom this Year
The children in your class likely come from a variety of cultural backgrounds and even have different family traditions surrounding the winter holidays. You only have about 15 school days each December, thanks to the winter break, so covering every conceivable holiday approach can leave you exhausted – and with no time for regular […]
3D Printing: What’s the Buzz About?
As an educator, or as a school administrator, 3D printing has probably grabbed your attention, setting your imagination in motion as you envision the potential impact it could have on your students. What Is 3D Printing? Also known as additive manufacturing (AM), 3D printing was originally developed in the early 1980s, and developers have […]
Stop Motion Animation 101
Kids are cartoon fanatics! Add their unbelievable digital savvy, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for stop motion animation superstars. Why not try a stop motion animation lesson plan with your students? Follow our 101 art series model below! Stop Motion Animation Steps Create Your Props First, have your students create characters, vehicles, homes, […]
4 Easy Ways to Foster Good Behavior in the Classroom
Creating a warm and welcoming classroom is about more than discipline. While you’ll want to address problems and come up with solutions for students who disrupt class and don’t play well with others, rewarding and fostering good behavior is a must as well. Not only does offering praise or a tangible reward reinforce that […]
Using Technology to Reduce Paper Consumption in the Classroom
How many times have you noticed students take your pristine handouts and carelessly stuff them into their backpacks? All that hard work and beautiful clean paper suddenly vanishes into a dark wasteland, never to receive so much as a quick scan. Students either often lose the paper or render it illegible from smearing because […]
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