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Peaceable Kingdom Masks
Most of us identify masks with Halloween, Mardi Gras, Día de los Muertos, and New Year’s Eve. Masks, however, date back to 7000 BC and were used primarily for rituals, hunting, and ceremony. Just like...
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Art Lesson Plan: The Colorful Homes of La Boca, Argentina
Its unique architecture and crazy colors make La Boca one of the world’s most photographed communities. La Boca is a barrio of Buenos Aires, Argentina and developed its unique architectural...
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Art Lesson Plan – Public Spaces: A Graffiti Letter Resist
Graffiti and mural painting, we have concluded, are like mac and cheese. They go together. They can stand on their own, but when blended they make a stronger statement. Our lesson plan “Public Spaces:...
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Art Project Ideas for the Great Outdoors
Let’s take a walk outside and fill up our senses with a whole new space of learning. Let in the light, breathe the air, and energize our brains. There’s nothing like the outdoors to get all of our...
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Extended Learning in Art: Fostering Inspiration Through Everyday Life
Extended learning in art comes through the visual cues we see daily. Art majors are taught to carry a sketchbook, be aware of their surroundings, and record what they find interesting. These...
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Four Ideas to Support Family Engagement in the Art Classroom
The need for family engagement has touched every school district in the country. More and more, districts are developing numerous ways to engage families in the education process. The main goal is to...
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Block Play: Stacked with STEAM
Blocks have been described as the tool you can’t teach without. This statement is true given the fact block play readily supports children’s development in all areas. Not only does it enhance growth...
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Crayola Partners with School Specialty for Crayola Creativity Week
In January 2023, School Specialty will team up with Crayola and other sponsors for Crayola Creativity Week. This unique annual event runs from January 23rd through the 29th and allows your classroom...
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Halloween-themed Origami Idea Starters
Trick or treat? Here’s a great trick to get your students into the Halloween spirit! Explore the art of paper folding with festive Halloween-themed origami. Your students can create a pumpkin, bat,...
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Get It All for Fall: Back to School Supplies for Arts & Crafts
Table of ContentsSax Arts & Crafts for Back to SchoolArt Resource CenterMonthly Student Art ContestGet It All for Fall Lineup Sax Arts & Crafts for Back to School Back to school season is an...
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The Schoolyard Podcast Episode 7: Adaptive Art – Art for All Students
Adaptive art is a wonderful way to bring people together through creativity and self-expression. In this episode, host Nancy Chung interviews art therapist and adaptive art specialist Susan Loesl...
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School Specialty and the College Football Playoff Foundation: Highland...
School Specialty® and the College Football Playoff Foundation® (CFPF) share a common goal to improve educator resources and provide children with better learning opportunities. This mission is...
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