Keeping Students Accountable Without Stopping Learning As an art teacher I have very limited time with students. Some students I only see once a week for an hour while others I see on a daily basis. Some art lessons only last about 45 minutes, so when behavior becomes an issue I don’t have time to…

Each year I love updating one of my favorite lessons to match the current Lunar New Year zodiac, and this year’s Fire Horse theme has been especially exciting to bring into the classroom. This project is an easy way to connect art with culture, literacy, and real-world design without feeling overwhelming to teach. We start…

Looking for a sweet and simple Valentine’s Day activity that encourages a love of reading? This Puppy Corner Bookmark is the perfect low-prep craft your students will adore! Students color the puppy, cut it out, and glue the corners together to create a corner bookmark that slides neatly onto the bottom right corner of their…

Art has always been about stories. For over a decade, I’ve had the joy of helping students discover that the pages of a book don’t have to stay flat — they can leap into color, texture, imagination, and meaning. From sunny San Diego classrooms to my new home in the U.K., I’ve been creating art…