Paint Care Tips: How to Make Classroom Paint Last Longer
When your classroom budget is tight, every bottle of paint matters. Taking a few simple steps to care for your acrylic and tempera paints can help them stay fresh and usable for as long as possible....
View Article8 Art Careers to Share with Your Students
“What could I ever do with an art degree?” Lots of things, of course! Help break the starving artist myth by showing your students how to turn their passions into a paycheck. Each week, take a...
View Article6 Tips for Implementing Choice-based Art Successfully
When students have the power to choose how and what they create, they build confidence, independence, and a deeper connection to their artwork. That’s the heart of a choice-based art classroom, often...
View ArticleHow to Care for Paint Brushes
You’ve seen what happens to the paint brushes in your classroom when they aren’t properly cared for. The key to the longevity of a brush is how well you take care of it, and you can help your students...
View Article6 Contemporary Black Artists to Explore
Are you looking for ways to bring more diversity into your art room? Below you’ll find six contemporary black artists whose work you can weave into your lessons throughout the year as you study...
View ArticleHow to Use Tempera Paint, Tempera Cakes, and Tempera Paint Sticks
There’s a reason tempera paint is a classroom staple. Washable, quick-drying, and nontoxic, plus vivid color payoff? Yes, please! Another perk is that there are three different types of tempera to...
View Article10 Must-have Art Supplies for New Art Teachers
The beginning of a new school year can be overwhelming for new students and teachers alike. That’s why it’s important to plan ahead, set project goals, and gather must-have art supplies to keep your...
View ArticleWhy Teaching Art in School Matters More Than Ever
Table of contentsArt Is Not Separate From LearningHow Art Helps Students LearnArt Belongs in Every SubjectArt Builds Engagement and ConfidencePreparing Students for the FutureSchools Cannot Afford to...
View ArticleArt Lesson Plan: Legendary Sunset Landscapes
Nothing can steal your breath away like a stunning sunset on a beautiful landscape scene. As difficult as it is to capture a sunset’s magic in a photo or on a canvas, this lesson comes pretty darn...
View ArticleThe Best Fall Art Projects for Your Class
Fall is the perfect time to bring seasonal color and creativity into the classroom. Whether you’re teaching preschoolers or high school students, autumn offers endless inspiration for art projects...
View ArticleArt Lesson Plan: Neon Northern Lights
Have you noticed all the photos of the Northern Lights popping up lately? They’ve been showing up more often and farther south than usual, thanks to increased solar activity. The Northern Lights, or...
View ArticleArt Lesson Plan: Metallic, Iridescent, and Fluorescent
Students will create a vibrant and beautiful “seascape painting” that depicts a bird or other coastal animal in its natural habitat. Students will display vivid colors, shimmer, and brilliance with...
View ArticleArt Lesson Plan: A Perfect Match
Matching memory games are fun and simple activities that can actually help improve learning and brain power. These games ask players to remember where certain cards or items are and match them...
View ArticleSharpie “Stained Glass” Literary Activity
History of Stained Glass Stained glass windows have been used for hundreds of years to tell stories. Before many could read or write, stained glass helped teach important lessons. Artists used bright...
View ArticleFlag Day History and a Craft
A Brief History of Flag Day Flag Day is celebrated every June 14th in the United States. It honors the day in 1777 when the Second Continental Congress approved the design of the first American flag....
View ArticleSchool 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleGet 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...
View ArticleHalloween-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,...
View ArticleCrayola 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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