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Oct 1, 2022
Watercolor Cityscape Art Lesson
If you're looking for a great lesson to start the year off with your elementary school students, I've got the perfect art project for you! WIth a focus on line, shape, unity, and repetition this watercolor cityscape lesson is great for all ages.
Sep 20, 2022
My Favorite Supplies as an Artist
Here are my absolutely favorite art supplies that I use and swear by as an art teacher and artist! Everything from my favorite watercolors, to sketchbooks, pens, colored pencils and more! This blog will take the guess work out of "what supplies should I get? I don't know where to start" and help you start your journey!
Sep 6, 2022
How to Make Sensory Bottles for Adapted Art
Creating sensory bottles is one of the best projects to do at the start of the year in adapted art class. Here are the easy steps you can follow to create sensory bottles with your students.
Aug 30, 2022
10 Picture Books to Pair with Your Next Self Portrait Lesson
If you're anything like me, you enjoy a good hook at the start of a lesson. Something that will lure the kiddos in, ...
Aug 30, 2022
8 Tips For Teaching Self Portrait Lessons To Elementary Students
If you're looking for a few tips and tricks when teaching self portraits, look no further! In this blog you will find 8 of my top tips to help you implement best practices into your next self portrait art lesson.
Aug 21, 2022
Life Update 🖤
Hey friends. As many of you have been getting your classrooms together and planning your first few lessons for the...
Aug 1, 2022
The Ultimate Adapted Art Supply List
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Jul 27, 2022
How to Feel More Confident Teaching Adapted Art
Are you looking to gain more confidence in teaching adapted art? I'm here to help! Check out this blog to learn how to create a valuable, enriching and powerful adapted art program!
Jul 26, 2022
How to Create a "Grab and Go" Adapted Art Bin
Learn how to create a "Grab and Go" bin full of Adapted art supplies you can grab in a pinch during class!
Mar 21, 2022
10 Must-Have Books that Inspire Creativity!
If you've been following me for a while on Instagram, you know that I am a crazy Children's lit lover! How many pictu...
Mar 8, 2022
The Real Me Art Lesson: Celebrating who we are on the inside!
So way back when I first started teaching (cough cough, 15 years ago back in 2008, there was no Pinterest, no Instag...
Feb 9, 2022
Folk Art Portraits: Celebrate Influential and Inspiring People
One of my favorite lessons that I do every year with my students is a Folk Art Lesson inspired by the artist Heather...