What happens when history comes with a paintbrush
Students don’t think they’re learning history during art class. They’re focused on mixing colors, shaping clay, or recreating Van Gogh’s…
How to help in your child’s classroom (without stress)
Your child’s school needs volunteers. And you want to help. But between work schedules and feeling unsure about what you’d…
How to teach art without spending hours prepping
You have enough things to plan already: Reading lessons, math instruction, science experiments, and parent communications. Adding art to that…
How tissue paper recreates famous paintings
Tissue paper doesn’t seem like an art supply at first. It’s thin, delicate, tears easily. But those qualities are exactly…
Your kids need less screen time. Here’s why.
Screens are everywhere… in the classroom, at home, and in the pocket. And sure, technology has its place… but there’s…
What makes foil different from metallic paint?
Colored foil sheets aren’t something you see in most art classrooms. They’re bright, shiny, and completely different from standard supplies. …
Why oil pastels work better than crayons
Oil pastels don’t work like other supplies. With markers, one wrong line ruins the drawing. With paint, you have to…
The New Year’s resolution that benefits every student
New year, new plans. You’re probably thinking about what to add to your school in 2026: Better reading programs. More…
Here’s how clay works without the kiln
Clay projects stick with students longer than almost any other art lesson. There’s something about working with their hands, shaping…
The secret to mess-free watercolor magic
Watercolors produce beautiful results, but the setup takes forever… and the cleanup is worse. And somehow, paint water always ends…