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Art class teacher Holly Bess Kincaid is changing the world within the walls of her classroom. Her students make up a strongly diverse community of learners, so different languages, cultures, and life experiences are something she not only plans for but leverages to create powerful learning moments, using art as the conduit.

From practical tips on how to work with a variety of native languages in one classroom, to what projects have created the most excitement with students of all backgrounds, Holly Bess provides insights so that you can help students learn more about the world by learning from one another.

Show Highlights:

How to adapt your learning environment to a multilingual classroom
The way art lessons can bring out cultural lessons between students
Holly Bess shares an anecdote of celebrating Holi with a student’s family
Ways teachers can get to know their students’ communities better
Holly Bess shares about a particularly successful kite art project
Tips on managing students’ behavioral issues related to trauma
How to address tough conversations and fear with art lessons
The ways social media can isolate us from forging connections with others
How Holly Bess tailors her curriculum to her student’s needs
Why reading, writing or speaking are included every day in art class
How Holly Bess created a weekly lesson to critique art
The art that scared Holly Bess

Links Mentioned in the Show:

Google Arts & Culture app
T.H.I.N.K. About Art – Weekly Lesson Guide
Holly Bess on Instagram – @artladyhbk
Holly Bess on Twitter – @artladyhbk
Capitol of Creativity
National Art Education Association (NAEA)
Art that scared Holly Bess: Ann Hamilton’s Offering (1991)

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I like how this program, unlike other art class resource membership programs, feels authentic. It's like art matters more here, and not fancy flash-in-the-pan trendiness. The goal of Art Class Curator seemed to be helping kids develop a lifelong love and art appreciation versus "Hey, look. I painted this fish."

Erin A.

Your questions are helping me to delve into much deeper learning, and my students are getting better at discussion-and then, making connections in their own work. Art Class Curator is awesome!

Denise W.

Interestingly, my lower performing classes really get engaged in these [lessons] and come away with some profound thoughts!

Melissa G.

I had the most amazing 6th grade class today. They were jumping out of their seats with hands raised just to respond and give input. It was as if I was waving candy in front of them! They saw more and more and the ideas and interpretations unfolded. So cool!!! This is what makes teaching art so wonderful – thank you!!

Caroline G.

I just wanted to thank you for the invaluable resource you have through Art Class Curator. Not only do you have thought provoking activities and discussion prompts, but it saves me so much time in preparing things for myself! I feel like I’ve only scratched the surface with your site.

Maryjane F.

Yes! Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir, my new book, is officially live!

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