janemartin93

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 gives students...

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...