Elementary art classroom

Welcome to the How-To Guide for First Year Art Teachers where I give you my 10 Steps for Success! Congratulations! You got your own classroom. OH MY GOSH, you have your own classroom. Your mind and stomach start racing, both with extreme excitement and panic because now, it all just got real. You will have a lot of students, a lot of planning, and a lot of classroom to keep organized. Figuring out where to even start is a huge stress and will require a tea (or a beer) and a nap (probably…

Hey there! I tried a new classroom management system this past year and I LOVED it. I shared about it on my Instagram at the start of the school year but hesitated to do so here. I wanted to make sure it was a system I could stick with. If you've read my book, Art Teacherin' 101, then you know I ONLY do systems that are easy and ones I can keep up with. This one...is it. Here's a video of just how it works: And if you need a refresher on my classroom management series (much more to come!)…

36 Elementary Art Lessons for Kids - one for every week of the school year! Perfect for homeschool families, teachers, scout leaders, and parents!

Looking for fun, educational games for art class? Check out these three simple games you can put together in a few minutes.

46 Early Finisher Activities to Boost Creativity in Your Elementary Art Room Engagement % %

Check out these 12 amazing life changing classroom art hacks, and you will be excited to do art in your classroom again!

Art for Kids Who Hate Art: All kinds of unconventional art projects for elementary students that will get you buy-in from the most reluctant students. #artseducation #outdooreducation #artclass

Are you thinking about using sketchbooks in your elementary art classroom? Here's why I started using sketchbooks in my elementary art classroom, 7 ways I used sketchbooks, and benefits students got from drawing in sketchbooks. Plus a few tips for getting started, how to make sketchbooks, and keeping sketchbooks organized.

11x17 printable elements of art poster!!This was hand drawn by me to use in my elementary art classroom :) I plan on pointing out which elements are being focused on during specific activities and as a reminder for students to use when they talk about other people's artworks!

Art Educators- Feel free to click on the images below to go to my teachers pay teachers page to download FREE Powerpoint lessons and handouts to print and share with students!Descriptions on each a…