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Art Teacher Portfolio Ideas for an Interview

I got the idea to write this post based on a recent discussion about teaching portfolios in the Facebook Art…

  • July 12, 2013
  • 13 Comments
  • art teacher tips, art teaching, professional development, Uncategorized
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On Teaching Art: Things to Think About

Welcome to the 4th post in my series On Teaching Art. The first post and the background behind this series…

  • June 20, 2013
  • 2 Comments
  • all grades, art teacher tips, Uncategorized
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New Art Teacher Blog Directories

There are lots of great ideas on the internet and I have enjoyed reading so many art teacher blogs.  There…

  • June 18, 2013
  • 3 Comments
  • all grades, art teacher tips, preschool
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15 Spirit Week Ideas for School

So, you’re in charge of Spirit Week!  Do you need some good ideas? Be sure to check out my newer…

  • June 13, 2013
  • 8 Comments
  • art teacher tips, middle school
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Cardboard Creations and a Blog Layout Review

Hello all! Wow, summer is almost here! It’s hard to believe, right? Building with cardboard and free expression These second…

  • May 21, 2013
  • art teacher tips, blogging, sculpture, second grade
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On Teaching Art #3: Integrating Art with Other Subjects

Welcome to the 3rd post in my series On Teaching Art. The first post and the background behind this series…

  • March 23, 2013
  • 5 Comments
  • all grades, art history, art teacher tips, art teaching, books, science, social studies, Uncategorized
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On Teaching Art #2: Organizing Curriculum

Welcome to the second post in my series On Teaching Art. The first post and the background behind this series…

  • March 19, 2013
  • 52 Comments
  • art teacher tips, art teaching, professional development, Uncategorized
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On Teaching Art: Art vs. Craft

I received an email from Carrie Birmingham of Pepperdine University about teaching art.  She teaches a general education course.  She…

  • March 15, 2013
  • 12 Comments
  • art teacher tips, art teaching, crafts
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