Despite the growing inflation rates, art budgets seem to keep shrinking. Sometimes, we may get the same budget we have had for years and get more students! While more students mean job security, making the same monetary value work for more hands is not always easy. This means getting thrifty, […]
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3 Ways to Incorporate Theater Techniques in the Art Room
Sitting at a desk all day listening to lectures sounds draining, tedious, and boring. As a matter of fact, classes with predominately lecture-style instruction have been proven to be ineffective. It can be challenging to deliver lessons packed with both information and hands-on engagement. One way to make learning more […]
6 Easy Ways to Make Gifts in Bulk and 18 Gifts for Your Students or Coworkers
Home / 6 Easy Ways to Make Gifts in Bulk and 18 Gifts for Your Students or Coworkers Does the idea of giving gifts to all of your students, staff, or colleagues feel overwhelming? As winter break approaches, many teachers think about gifting their students a small present as a […]
Celebrate Earth Day! 40 Ways to Use Nature and Recylables in Art with Kids
Earth Day always sneaks up on me and sometimes I even miss it! But this year I am here to help you get organized and be prepared to celebrate Earth Day all month long, with 40 ways to use nature and recyclables in art and creative play with kids! The […]
8 Unexpected Ways to Use Sandpaper in the Art Room
Teaching life skills in the art classroom is essential. Critical thinking and time management transcend the art studio and set students up for future success. Life skills can also be much simpler, like how to use basic tools and materials. Sandpaper is one such foundational (and often overlooked) tool and […]
3 Ways to score vintage-inspired ephemera for journaling and collage
If you like the idea of utilizing vintage ephemera in your creations and maybe really do not have accessibility to any wherever you are, I’m sharing 3 approaches to rating vintage-encouraged ephemera for journaling and collage. Why do persons delight in collecting and producing with classic ephemera? Nicely, vintage ephemera […]