Category: Elementary Art

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

Here are 5 Art Resources you could use in your classroom

Sketchbook Drawing Prompts Sketchbook assignments became a staple in my upper elementary art classes years ago when I started teaching off a cart. Initially intended

What are we doing today, Ms. Hope?

These are often the words that my students greet (let’s be honest–bombard) me with me each and every time I enter their classroom for Art.

Add These 5 Books to Your Shopping Cart This March

If you’ve been looking for the best picture books to read to your students this March, look no further, I have rounded up MY TOP 5

3 Ukrainian Women Artists You’ll Want Your Students to Learn About This Month

Two weeks ago, as news regarding the invasion of Ukraine hit headlines worldwide, and images of families with young children fleeing for safety unground or

My Top 10 Art History Picture Books For Kids!

*10. Sandy’s Circus: A Story About Alexander Calder. By Tanya Lee Stone, illustrated by Boris Kolikov. A playful introduction to Alexander Calder and his wire

Spark their Creativity with Art History

I don’t know about you, but as an art educator, I’ve noticed I usually have 3 types of art students in my classroom, regardless of