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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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Intro to Design Project: Water Bottle Design

One of the first design projects I teach in my Introduction to Design class is designing a water bottle. With the Stanley cup craze currently going on this is a topical, engaging way to get students interested in design. It’s simple enough to teach students the basics of Adobe Illustrator or Vectr while creating a…

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Tips for Second Semester Art Classes

You made it halfway through the year, congrats! It always amazes me how quickly the spring semester flies by. With all your New Years motivation under your belt start your second semester art classes with organization and project prep now before time gets away from you. Check out how I manage new classes, returning classes,…

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Elements of Art and Principles of Design

Check out how you can incorporate the elements of art and principles of design into an elementary, middle, and high school art class.

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Fall Art Project Ideas

Check out fall art project ideas for art students in elementary, middle, and high school art classes. From painting to sculpture inspiration.

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Get Organized: Art Teacher Planner

Get organized and feel on top of the chaos with my art teacher planner freebie. One click download and get a PDF you can easily fill in.

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