Art class rules

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Hello! I am already seeing lots of posts in Facebook groups asking what to do in the first few days of art class. In this post, I will walk you through what I plan to do this year in my classes. This is very similar to what I have done in other years. First, I start all classes with basic introductions and talking about the room and art class. We go over the rules and expectations. I use a video … Read more... →

Yesterday, some pretty big and exciting news was released: I'll be teaming up with The Art of Education in the creation of Everyday Art Room, a podcast dedicated to all things elementary art teacherin

Teaching students rules and procedures is a skill in itself. You have to learn to teach it and then reinforce them while doing it in an engaging way. In this article, I'll give you some ideas of how to teach your students your classroom routines and expectations in a fun and engaging way.

My first poster from my very first year teaching elementary art! [2010-2011]

Balancing creativity and structure can be challenging at times, so here are nine art classroom management tips that have helped me create a productive and enjoyable learning environment for everyone.

A fabulous printable poster for your art space or room, helping your students to follow your art room rules.

I made a new poster for my room. Every couple of years I tend to tweak my art room rules. I struggled to come up with an “I” but settled on “Imagine new things!” I told the kids it’s not really a rule, but a reminder. I was surprised how often I referred to the reminder on the poster. When a student said, “I like what so and so is doing, can I copy it?” I referred to the “Imagine … Read more... →

Here are my 5 art rules to simplify your first day of art class. As well as download my free art teachers toolkit to better prepare yourself for that first

1. Create a welcoming space. Students should feel comfortable taking risks and exploring their creativity. 2. Provide a variety of materials and resources. Give students the opportunity to experiment with different mediums and techniques. 3. Encourage students to be creative. Don't be afraid to let students go off-script. 4. Provide feedback and support. Help students to identify their strengths

A Simple Poster to Make Your Classroom Run Smoothly % %

I have been talking SO MUCH on this blog and on my podcast about the first days of school. You can read all about how I set up my art room (complete with a video room tour), my very favorite (and easiest!) classroom management tool, my favorite first day of art projects, my art room rules, and my art room routines by clicking any of these blog post links! It's all wonderful to hear about how folks do things but I find it's even better to see it in action. So...today I'm sharing a video of…

Art Room Guidelines for Middle School Students | Middle School Art | This is a great handout to give your 6th, 7th, and 8th grade art students on the first day back to school.

This article explores the art of classroom management, providing insights and strategies to help art teachers establish a supportive and nurturing atmosphere where students can thrive.