My favorite way to decorate the art room is, of course, with student art. But a close second is using images of famous artworks from around the world. I enjoy making art classroom posters (actually, I’m more like obsessed!) that connect famous artwork with important art concepts, such as the Principles of Design, or art classroom management strategies, such as call-and-response routines. For me, the best educational classroom décor does more than brighten the walls, it also g

Prepping for an elementary school art show can feel like organizing a mini-museum exhibit… on top of your already-full teaching plate....

Assessing elementary students in art can feel like capturing a rainbow in your hands. How do you quantify creativity and personal...

Art Lesson planning for elementary students can be a fun and rewarding experience, especially when it sparks creativity and gets kids excited about art. But it can also be challenging and time-consuming to design Art Units that not only entertain, but also engage, teach, and inspire our young artists. Here are my five key components of an awesome art unit for kids: ANALYZING ARTWORK An important part of any elementary art unit is giving students the chance to look at famous a

Teaching the Principles of Design to kids equips them with the skills to both analyze and discuss art critically and to apply these...

Elementary students are naturally full of energy and enthusiasm, which often seems to DOUBLE during Art class. As fun as this sounds, it...

The Elements of Art are the basic building blocks artists use to create art. They are line, shape, color, value, form, texture, and...

May, 2024 Art for Art’s Sake Art isn’t just about having fun; it plays a fundamental role in the intellectual, social, physical, and...