Are you nervous about starting the school year? Or are you excited to get things going? Even though this is my lucky 13th year teaching, I still get anxious to go back. It’s a combo of nerves, excitem

The first days of school are always hectic and stressful. If this is your first year teaching elementary art it probably feels downright overwhelming. For me it is about getting to know my students, getting them comfortable with me, introducing rules, and giving them a quick drawing activity. I do it the same every year and it works great for me. I have 30-40 minute classes. I move very quickly through the following activities. I also have these steps outlined on the board, so that I don't…

This engaging and interactive lesson plan is perfect for getting your students excited about art class! With a variety of activities, including a scavenger hunt, art critiques, and a self-portrait project, your students will be learning and having fun all day long. Download the editable lesson plan here:

Cassie Stephens | How do you Field Day? Thankfully, I have an outdoor access door so the kids come in from outside, I give directions for about a minute and… | Instagram

As the first day of school is approaching fast, teachers are busy getting classrooms ready for a new group of students. For me, this means starting from scratch. While a bit daunting, the opportunity to create a classroom from a blank canvas is an exciting task. I have taught middle school art for the past five years, so while I am not new to teaching art, I am new to teaching art to the younger crew. My approach to my classroom design? I have taken my middle school art classroom management…

Mrs. Downes Elementary Art Class on Instagram: "First day of Art for first grade ended with a quick drawing activity after reading the book “I’m Not Just a Scribble” by Diane Alber! We talked about how everyone is an artist and has something creative to bring to the table, just like Scribble. Aren’t there scribble cartoons just the cutest?! 😍 #firstdayofschool #firstday #firstgrade #artclass #elementaryart #scribble #scribbleart #imnotjustascribble #drawing #artteacher…

I am not quite ready to go back to school yet and I am guessing you are not ready either. But, the Art Ed Blogger’s Network is here to help you start planning! Our topic this month is the “first week of school”. A few years ago, I compiled a huge list of tips for the first days of school. These tips were submitted by art teachers all over the world. This gigantic list of tips will help you get … Read more... →