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  • Elementary Art ·

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 in neighbouring countries flooded my social media feed, I felt rather confused about the events that were unfolding. As the days went on, though, I felt compelled not only to look into the long history between Russia and Ukraine, to…
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  • Teacher Confessions ·

Imposter Syndrome

I have a teacher-author-related confession to make… I suffer from “imposter syndrome”. When I embarked on this journey of becoming a teacher seller on Teachers Pay Teachers in October 2020, I thought it would be a fun thing to try out as a side-hustle. You know, a fun way to make a few extra dollars to support my hobbies while on maternity leave, such as…
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  • Teacher Confessions ·

A New Home Office For this Teacherpreneur!

Friends, I received the most thoughtful, wonderful gift from my husband this past Christmas: a home office makeover! If you follow me over on Instagram, you might have read the post (at the very beginning of the school year) where I shared a small, yet new, home office space set up in the brightest corner of our downstairs family room. It wasn’t much at first,…
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  • Art-on-a-Cart ·

New year, new office, new plans.

Siiiiigh. And so it begins! It’s a whole other year at my new school, and we’re Year Two into this everlasting COVID-19 pandemic.  But this year feels different. Maybe because I’ve got a new outlook on it all.  For one, I’m now fully vaccinated! Second, I no longer have to wear protective eyewear aka foggy googles when I teach. And third, I moved into a…
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I’m Stephanie, the passionate educator behind Hope’s smART Studios. Juggling full-time teaching, parenting four wonderful kids, and running my TPT store keeps me on my toes! Since 2020, I’ve been driven by the desire to share engaging art and STEAM resources while supporting fellow teachers on their unique educational paths. Join me for tips, tricks, and creative solutions to enhance your classroom experience and foster lifelong learning

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