Emily Beeman created this snowy piece using pieces of torn watercolor paper recovered from the art room recycling bin. The 10th grader began by sketching a penguin chick on an 11×14” piece of paper. Once completed, Emily then filled both the positive and negative spaces with torn pieces of the painted paper, finding just […]
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Home Run for School Specialty – What a Day in Negril, Jamaica!
A business trip in Jamaica sure sounds like fun and it certainly was for SVP, Rich Harney, and Social Media Marketing Specialist, Leah Scheurer. But this trip was so much more! SSI, in partnership with The Sandals Foundation, teamed together to donate US$150,000 in supplies to schools in Jamaica and throughout the Caribbean. This […]
Teaching Kids About Fire Prevention and Safety
Fire prevention and safety are important topics to cover. The sad fact is that home fires are all too common and result in the deaths of nearly 500 children per year. Many of these fatalities could have been prevented with adequate education and preparation. Helping kids understand how to prevent fires and what to […]
3 Bulletin Board Designs to Excite Students About Reading
One of the hardest things that teachers can get some kids excited about is reading. Some students may be tired of having to read books for school, and have been forced to read so many books they don’t like, that they are convinced it is reading they don’t like. This is a common perception, especially among […]
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 […]
National Book Lovers Day is August 9: Six Ways to Celebrate
August 9th is a day just for bibliophiles–National Book Lovers Day. Kids of all ages, as well as adults, can indulge in their love for books and celebrate this special day with some of these fun activities. Join a Book Club If you’ve been considering membership in a book club, there’s no better day […]
Summer Art Lesson Plans & Activities
Summer break is an exciting time for kids. Keep students engaged with learning throughout summer vacation and hold off summer slide with these fun and easy art lesson plans and activities. Handprint Canvas Add a personal touch (literally) to art projects for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Teachers’ Day, or any spring or summer occasion! […]
End of the School Year Celebration Ideas for Teachers
With spring breezes finally coming in through those classroom windows, you know that the school year is finally winding down. While it may be hard to believe right now, it’s almost time to say goodbye to your students and send them off for the summer. How will you celebrate this milestone? We’ve got some great ideas to […]
Lessons That Get Students Outside
Winter is over and the warm days of spring beckon everyone to enjoy the warm sunshine and blue skies. As a teacher, it may be difficult to keep the attention of your students on gorgeous spring days. That is when you need to take learning to a new level in the great outdoors. The […]
Black Paper Art Projects for Spring
Black paper may seem like an odd artistic choice for spring projects. But using black paper in your arts and crafts projects can add dynamic elements to your piece and make your art really stand out. This is a wonderful quality for spring-themed projects. Black paper comes in several varieties—including for use in drawing and […]
Spring Art Ideas for an Adaptive and Inclusive Classroom
Children love art projects as part of classroom activities, and students at all levels can benefit from art creation. For younger students, the concrete action of creating an image in some form can help them develop an understanding of concepts such as letters and numbers. It also helps develop fine motor skills and hand-eye […]
We Could Be Heroes: Craft Projects to Celebrate Famous Americans
Turn units on biographies, historical figures, or literary characters into a multisensory learning experience! Add a dash of arts and crafts to let the creativity of your students shine through with projects tailored to your curriculum goals. Adjust each craft’s level of difficulty based on the age of your students. Here are three great ideas […]