Inspiration

I used to play ‘Stand Up – Sit Down’ with my students and many of them loved it and would ask to play it again. It’s a fun, fast-paced game used to reinforce knowledge about artists and it makes a great, focused start to a lesson. I’ve created printable version of this starter/game which you […]

All students should feel safe and comfortable at school so they can learn. This is a simple statement that hides a multitude of complexities because human beings are diverse and complex. Accommodating Muslim students is one small part of this complexity, and the issue that seems to raise its head periodically in the art room […]

Art teacher Maria Romanski recently shared these amazing photos of her students’ work on social media. For their holiday homework, she challenged them to design an artist’s bedroom inside a shoebox. The students’ creativity and enthusiasm shine through in every detail! Maria explained that she set this task for Year 7 and/or 8 students (Ages […]

This is a fun art club activity to try with your students, and certainly a little different. An extra-curricular activity is meant to offer something the curriculum doesn’t and this definitely ticks that box. Your students may think you’ve gone bananas! You need to cut out and tape the lizard image, or any suitable image, […]

Professional development (PD) for art teachers is a crucial element in ensuring that educators stay up to date with new teaching techniques, materials, and approaches to pedagogy. In an ever-evolving educational landscape, art teachers need ongoing training, not just in the field of education but also in their specific subject matter. This form of training […]

This year I have learned that settling to a new school after almost a decade is an adventure that comes with a steep learning curve. While young people often have similar hopes and challenges, the distinct character of each school creates a unique ecosystem. From my experience, here is a guide to help you settle […]