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Text “Art is Basic” in watercolor style, with colorful markers and foam star stickers on the top left and bottom right corners, against a white background.
A lace-bordered oval frame with "Art Puns" at the top and various artist-themed jokes and puns written inside.

Fun Puns about Art and Artists

Are you looking to add some humor to your class? We had a “Funday Punday Monday” at our school where…

  • January 24, 2015
  • 11 Comments
  • art teacher tips, art teaching, artists
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Huge List of Contemporary Artists

Are you looking for some new contemporary artists to teach your students about?  On the Facebook Art Teachers group, members…

  • September 3, 2014
  • 36 Comments
  • all grades, art teacher tips, art teaching, artists, Uncategorized
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A Tour of My Art Room

GUYS! I am SO EXCITED! Our new addition is complete and the physical space of our school has doubled. It…

  • August 30, 2014
  • 14 Comments
  • art teacher tips, art teaching, organization
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Interview Questions for Art Teaching Job

I opened up my email this week and was thrilled to read the following message: I wanted to thank you…

  • May 4, 2014
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  • art teacher tips, art teaching, Uncategorized
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Art Discussion Signs for Bulletin Boards

I have been dreaming about how I will be setting up my art room next year, as we will be…

  • April 7, 2014
  • 4 Comments
  • all grades, art history, art teacher tips, art teaching, bulletin board
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Artsy Book Club

  Did you join the Artsy Book Club on Facebook?  It was started by Cassie Stephens.  You should come join…

  • February 19, 2014
  • 1 Comment
  • art journaling, art teacher tips, art teaching, book review, drawing, sketchbook assignments, Uncategorized

15 Favorite Posts from 2013

 Another year is rapidly coming to a close, so I thought I would spend some time reviewing my favorite projects…

  • December 27, 2013
  • 1st grade, all grades, art teacher tips, art teaching, fifth grade, first grade, fourth grade, kindergarten, second grade, sixth grade, third grade
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5 Art Center Ideas to Try

If you are looking for some new art center ideas for your classroom, look no further!  Today I’m going to…

  • November 10, 2013
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  • all grades, art teacher tips, art teaching, free time activities, sculpture, Uncategorized
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