Category: Classroom

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Earth Day Art Project: Found Object Assemblage

Check out one of my favorite projects for Earth Day, a found object assemblage project. Use as a class, small group, or individual project.

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Pysanky Egg Art Project: Spring Art Lesson

A Pysanky egg art project is the perfect way to celebrate the spring season or fill up the last day or days leading into spring break. Good for all ages!

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Spring Art Projects: 7 Art Lesson Ideas

As the crisp mornings give way to the warmth of spring, it’s time to shift gears and bring bright colors, florals, bugs, and Mother’s Day art projects into the classroom. From elementary art to high school, art, there are countless opportunities to explore creativity through spring-themed art projects. Check out some of my favorite spring…

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Engaging Sketchbook Ideas 5 Days a Week

This blog post focuses on sketchbook ideas and schedule for daily sketchbooks in middle school art and high school art classes.

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Creating an Introduction to Art Curriculum

Designing an introduction to art curriculum takes time and effort. I recently shared a blog post on creating a middle school art curriculum and an elementary art curriculum, check it out if you need inspiration for younger students. I typically use the elements of art and principles of design as I develop art classes for…

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Art Lessons: Clay Project Ideas

I love teaching clay, but it can be challenging and stressful to teach. If you feel intimidated or unsure about how to introduce clay in your classroom, check out my clay project ideas below. SCAFFOLDING TECHNIQUES The key to making any art project a success is scaffolding techniques. Students need to build understanding and confidence…

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