Blog – Hope's Smart Studios

Robots in the Art Room – Exploring the Fusion of Art and Robotics: A Teacher Success Story

Attention! Attention! Exciting news on the teacher front this week – plenty of successes to share! That’s right, Teacher SUCCESSES. For the first time in

7 Keys to Staying Organized on an Art Cart

Are you an art teacher struggling to get organized? Are you new to teaching off a cart, and just simply don’t know where to start?

Navigating the First Year Teaching Art Off a Cart: 10 Tips for New Art Teachers

Teaching art off a cart can be both exciting and challenging, but fear not – with the right mindset and some helpful tips, you can make this year a successful and memorable one. With that said, here are 10 valuable tips and tricks to help you navigate your first year teaching art off a cart.

The Perils and Art of Teaching Off a Cart – An elementary teacher’s humorous perspective

Fellow teacher-friends, Are you tired of feeling like a nomad, wandering the hallways with your trusty art cart in tow? Do you ever feel like

Why You Should Incorporate Arts Enrichment and STEAM into your classroom – A how-to guide for elementary teachers

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to get creative in the classroom! No, I’m not talking about the latest TikTok dance trend (although, let’s be real,

This Month Has Got Me Seeing Red

Wait, let me rephrase that: This month has got me feeling disorganized, unfocused, and all over the place. I don’t know why I’ve been feeling

Artwork Evaluation Timer Savers, for elementary teachers (+ FREE STUDENT CHECKLIST)

I was browsing through a Facebook group the other day when I came across a post where an art teacher was asking for help when

What do teachers hate more than glitter?

Report cards! Yep, 100 percent, I hate writing report cards more than I hate glitter. And that’s saying something. Ok, I’ll be honest… not ALL

How to teach Art without actually teaching “Art”

Tell me, friend, have you been looking for ways to teach Art without actually teaching “Art” to your students? Well, search no longer my friend, because