Inside: Students use creativity in this art appreciation game for kids with a free art appreciation printable. Students are shown a small piece and draw the rest. Recently, I was looking at the Prado Museum website researching links for my year of art appreciation post. I found a little thumbnail sketch of the painting, and…
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Top Art Teacher Blog Posts of 2018
Inside: Top art teacher blog posts of 2018 from Art Class Curator — the lesson plans readers loved most in 2018. Whether you felt like 2018 flew by or crawled to the finish line, the year is now coming to a close. It’s been an exciting year at Art Class Curator, and we’re looking forward…
29: Mindset and Management with Anna Nichols
If you’ve ever found yourself on the edge of breaking down in the classroom, today’s show is especially for you. There is hope and today’s guest is here to help! Anna Nichols had lots of experience outside of teaching before she became a teacher at age 31. Being an outsider to the public education system,…
Give the Perfect Art Gift (Even if You’re Not an Artist)
Inside: A collection of gift guides with gift ideas for artists and art lovers in your life, from kids to teenagers to the teacher and jetsetter. Some people are born gift buyers. For the rest of us, there’s gift guides. Wait . . . . Maybe the best gift givers are the ones who find the…
28: Artist/Teacher with Dr. Ilona Szekely
Balancing education and artistic expression can be a difficult task in today’s school system. Finding ways to incorporate art into students’ daily lives and help them find relevance in artistic structure in the world is important. Ilona Szekely is passionate about helping students understand the technicalities of art but also the dynamics of creativity. She…
The Ultimate Collection of Principles of Design Examples and Definitions
Inside: The ultimate collection of principles of design examples and definitions, plus helpful resources for teaching the elements and principles of art. What are the Elements and Principles of Art? The elements of art and principles of design are the fundamental pieces that make up an artwork. Most works of art will make use of many…
The Secret to Planning a Successful Field Trip from Start to Finish
Inside: Planning a field trip? Here’s everything you need to plan a successful art field trip to a museum this year–from managing field trip chaperone behavior to scheduling the buses to preparing your students. I know. I know! Planning a field trip can be a stressful nightmare. Coordinating with administrators, obtaining transportation, getting permission slips,…
27: Art Teacher Longevity with Phyllis Brown
I’m so excited to welcome Phyllis Brown on the show today! Phyllis has taught art for 36 years, and she’s here to share her experiences, her invaluable advice, and lessons she’s learned in her career. She’s passionate, realistic, and brings a fresh perspective to teaching art, i.e. pre-technology, in the classroom. Show Highlights: Phyllis…
Gifts for Travel Lovers That Will Have Them Packing Their Bags
Inside: Unique gifts for travel lovers that they will use and adore! Gifts for travel lovers can be difficult to choose. They’re the jetsetters among us. They share stunning photos, tell the best stories, and embark on journeys around the world. So. . . . What are you supposed to buy for them?! Travel lovers…
26: Special Needs Teaching with Melissa Lee and Heidi O’Hanley
School can be tough, but it can be even tougher on kids with special needs. Teachers are there to help their students, but what are the best ways to help those who need extra assistance? Today Heidi and Melissa join me to share their experiences as teachers and as parents of children with special needs. …
