Inside: Explore empathy art with this photography analysis activity. Students study the photography of Dorothea Lange, consider the thoughts and feelings, and write an empathy art poem from the perspective of the people in the photographs. My 8th-grade boys don’t open doors for me. The girls do. The 6th, 7th, and 9th-grade boys do, but…
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5 Tips for Meaningful Classroom Art Discussion
Inside: Five tips for how to lead a classroom art discussion that will get your students thinking about and enjoying works of art. Looking at art is an inspirational and emotional experience. Talking about art is a launching pad for creativity, collaboration, and cognition. A meaningful classroom art discussion helps students develop empathy, flex thinking…
6 Juicy Artworks for the First Day of School
Inside: Six works of art with discussion questions and creative activities that make perfect first day of school art activities for art teachers of any grade. August is coming… I know. Summer just started! You’ve barely had a chance to sunbathe or swim, and yet it’s almost time to attend in-service meetings, set up your…
Teaching Art History Without Lecture: Classical Sculpture Analysis Lesson
Inside: In this Ancient Roman & Ancient Greek sculpture lesson, students learn about art history through an interactive activity. Downloadable worksheet & PowerPoint! As a long-time teacher, I have a handful of lessons that I know always work. I can pick up these lessons and give them anytime and know that they will lead to…
10 Fun Kinesthetic Activities to Do with Art
Inside: Ten fun kinesthetic activities to help students connect with works of art. One of the best ways for young people to connect with artworks is through movement. Exploring art with their bodies helps students connect with the art and artists by helping them clearly understand the emotions, actions, and conventions. It makes them think…
Famous and Should Be Famous Women Artists Your Students Should Know
Inside: A collection of posts and resources with artworks by women artists, including art projects, book suggestions, and more to teach lessons about famous women artists. Art historians have traditionally focused on artworks made by white men. Teaching art with this limited focus robs students of the chance to learn about themselves and the experiences…