When you encounter an intriguing trivia question, you may notice you sit up taller and tenser, lean in closer to the screen, or even raise your eyebrows. That’s the power of trivia! A good fun fact is gripping and sparks a curiosity that makes us want to learn more. Trivia activates our sense of wonder […] The post Youth Art Month (YAM) Trivia: Ignite Curiosity and Celebrate Creativity! appeared first on The Art of Education University ..read more

Imagine showing up to class and presenting your students with lipstick, aluminum foil, cola, and ink and telling them to make something. Talk about inviting curiosity into the art room with kitchen litho! Kitchen lithography, also known as “kitchen litho,” is a printmaking technique that bridges the gap between traditional lithography and DIY artmaking. Traditional […] The post From Lipstick to Lemon Juice: Unexpected Materials for Stunning K-12 Kitchen Litho Prints appeared first on The Art of Education University ..read more

The annual art show provides an opportunity to showcase student talent and connect with the community. It’s a culmination of all the hard work your students put into their artwork and your effort to organize, curate, and display it all! Encourage viewers to stay and enjoy all of this dedication by providing self-paced audio guides. […] The post How to Leverage Audio Tours for an Incredible Art Show appeared first on The Art of Education University ..read more

Art Show Day is like the art teacher’s Super Bowl! It’s the moment when your behind-the-scenes dedication makes your students’ creativity and effort shine in the spotlight. Successful shows don’t happen overnight; they require strategic and thoughtful preparation. This is your sign to start early with a few essential tips to set yourself up for […] The post Get Ready to Wow: 5 Must-Know Tips for Your Upcoming Art Show appeared first on The Art of Education University ..read more

Setting up a fully equipped photography lab may seem like a luxury reserved for schools with hefty budgets—but it doesn’t have to be. With a dash of creativity and a bit of DIY spirit, transform everyday items into essential photography equipment. Don’t let budget constraints limit your students’ ability to explore and experiment with photography. […] The post 10 Cheap Photography Equipment DIYs and Hacks for Your Art Room appeared first on The Art of Education University ..read more

Teaching art is incredibly rewarding, but it’s also easy to lose sight of your own creative spark amidst lesson plans and classroom management. Supporting your students’ artistic growth is no easy feat, and can take up a lot of valuable mental real estate. You may feel too tired to meet your own artistic needs when […] The post 10 Fun Ways to Spark Joy and Fall in Love with Art All Over Again appeared first on The Art of Education University ..read more

In a culture of instant gratification and short attention spans, students lack opportunities to hone their planning and time management skills. Make your art studio a place to cultivate these skills with reduction printmaking! Reduction printmaking is a form of relief printing where the artist uses the same block to carve and print multiple layers […] The post Unlock Creative Growth: Step-by-Step Guide to Teach Reduction Printmaking in the Classroom appeared first on The Art of Education University ..read more

One of the best parts of being an art teacher is that we get the privilege of teaching almost all of the students in our school. There are so many students and they are all unique, which makes cultivating so many artistic voices a thrilling endeavor. However, the thought of differentiating lessons for each individual learner […] The post Where Do I Begin When Planning a Successful Adaptive Art Lesson? appeared first on The Art of Education University ..read more

Lithography in a K-12 art room sounds complicated, doesn’t it? Traditional lithography is a printmaking process where the artist draws a design on stone or zinc, etches it with an acid, and then inks and prints it onto paper. It’s an expensive and lengthy process, making it difficult to bring into a general art room. […] The post An Unexpected Way to Use Tin Foil in the Art Room for Lithography Prints appeared first on The Art of Education University ..read more

Art teachers teach amazing art lessons all day long… but where do those lessons come from? Whether you write your own lessons from scratch or use a curriculum suite like FLEX Curriculum, sometimes lesson planning can feel like extra paperwork. Transform lesson planning from the dullest part of your week to your highlight! There are […] The post From Blah to Aha! 5 Playful Art Lesson Planning Ideas That Work appeared first on The Art of Education University ..read more