by Whitney Panetta | Jul 18, 2024 | Classroom
The elements of art and principles of design are the backbone of any art program. These are important vocabulary words and techniques to teach to students at any level. However, the foundation needs to be laid in elementary art. In middle and high school art classes...
by Whitney Panetta | Jun 24, 2024 | Classroom
As you begin to plan for back to school in your elementary art class, consider these 7 back to school tips. These tips were written with my retired elementary art teacher mom of over 30 years, Anne Ward, dip into her wealth of knowledge and go into pre-planning with...
by Whitney Panetta | Jun 4, 2024 | Art, Classroom
Start the Year in Advanced Art One of my favorite art project ideas to start the year in an advanced art class is my 25 Things About Me project. It’s the perfect blend of independent art-making and self-expression advanced art students need while giving you...
by Whitney Panetta | Jun 4, 2024 | Classroom
Introducing students to new art techniques can feel overwhelming to students (and to teachers!). I often feel like we spend so much time on the basics and working in sketchbooks there is less time to create projects and displayable works of art. One effective method...
by Whitney Panetta | Jun 3, 2024 | Classroom
Ger your copy of a free elements of art poster set, read more about them, or purchase them. Details below! My elements of art poster pack was one of the first resources I shared on TPT. I wanted to create a simple, colorful, yet informative poster set for my...