Choice-Based Art Room: How to Start TAB/Choice Without Losing Control
I tried giving my students more “freedom” in art class… And within 10 minutes? Paint everywhere. Kids wasting supplies. Half […]
How to Teach the Studio Habits of Mind
If you’ve ever wished your students would take more creative risks, stick with an idea longer, or just care more
How to Set Up Art Centers That Actually Run Themselves
Art centers sound dreamy. Independent kids. Creative flow. You not answering 47 “Am I done yet?” questions in a row.
Art lessons for kids
Behavior Management in the Art Room (Without Yelling, Clip Charts, or Shame)
Let’s just say it: The art room is different. There’s movement. Noise. Materials. Freedom. Choice. And when you give students
Cardboard Ideas for Kids
Cardboard is inexpensive, versatile, and incredibly forgiving, which makes it one of the easiest materials to introduce in any art
How to assess Choice-Based Art
Choice-based art education isn’t a trend. It’s a return to something many of us have always believed: students learn best
The Power of Blocks
Why Every Art Classroom Should Have Wooden Blocks Wooden building blocks aren’t just toys—they are one of the most powerful
Low entry high ceiling art ideas
If you’ve hung around choice-based art for more than five minutes, you’ve probably heard the phrase “low entry, high ceiling
Art Center Ideas for Elementary Classroom
There’s something quietly magical about the hum of an elementary classroom when children are deep in the creative zone, scissors
Helping Kids Develop Original Ideas in Art
Don’t you just love it when you help kids develop original ideas in art, their creativity sparks, and they come
How to Open a Collage Center
If you’re looking to add more student choice, creative freedom, and joyful mess-making to your art room, a Collage Center
What is a Pop Up Center?
Pop-Up Centers: A Creative Way to Give Students Choice in the Art Room As art educators, we strive to create
Paint like an Impressionist!
Teaching kids to paint like an impressionist is all about encouraging them to explore light, color, and brushstroke techniques. In
Predictive Questions for Art Class
Predictive questions are open-ended prompts that spark curiosity by inviting students to anticipate, explore, or discover something through their art-making.
Themes in Choice Based Art, what are they and why they are important?
In a choice-based art classroom, students are given the freedom to explore materials, ideas, and processes that resonate with them.
How to Teach Foreground, Middle Ground, Background to kids
Learn how to teach foreground, middle ground and background to kids in this simple step-by-step guide. Teaching kids about foreground,
Kids and Doodling
When kids doodle, they’re not just making random lines. They’re exploring ideas, expressing emotions, and unlocking their imagination. It’s a
Mini Lessons in art class
In a choice-based art class, giving students the freedom to explore their creativity is key—but how do you ensure they’re
How to teach cartooning to kids
Cartooning is a fun, engaging, and open-ended way to teach art concepts! Here is step-by-step framework that teaches skills and
Teaching kids to move beyond stick figures
Stick figures are the first step many kids take when learning to draw people. But here’s the thing—stick figures don’t