Why cubism is one of the most fun techniques to teach
Around 1907, Pablo Picasso did something no one had done before. He took a face and painted every angle of…
What everyday moments have to do with great art
Impressionism started as an insult. When Claude Monet and his fellow painters showed their work in 1874, a critic dismissed…
How creative freedom teaches kids to make real decisions
Tell a kid there’s no right answer, and watch what happens. That’s the magic of abstract art. And it produces…
The art style that rewards patience with something beautiful
Before kids can break the rules of art, it helps to understand them. That’s why realism is one of the…
Why whole-school programs build culture fast
Walk into any school on assembly day, and you notice something: The energy changes. Students who pass each other in…
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…