Art class center ideas

Hey there! I tried a new classroom management system this past year and I LOVED it. I shared about it on my Instagram at the start of the school year but hesitated to do so here. I wanted to make sure it was a system I could stick with. If you've read my book, Art Teacherin' 101, then you know I ONLY do systems that are easy and ones I can keep up with. This one...is it. Here's a video of just how it works: And if you need a refresher on my classroom management series (much more to come!)…

46 Early Finisher Activities to Boost Creativity in Your Elementary Art Room Engagement % %

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Have I got something for you, y'all! Check this out: Finish the Drawing! I explain it real quick in this video but more details on the supplies used and how it works below... I got this idea because of the following: * I got lots of paper scraps. Like, LOTS. So this helps me not waste any of that paper! * I got lots of kids who wanna do Free Draw but LOOK HERE: my art classes are 30 minutes long! And we all know how they be treatin' that paper that they draw on for a minute and then toss in…

Your Ultimate Guide to Free Choice in the Art Room % %

I have a bookshelf in my classroom that students can go to when they are done with their class assignments. I also have free choice days where students can select from a wide range of activities. Since students finish at all different times it is a good idea to have art enrichment activities for them to do. I like to have low mess activities with little extra guidance needed for those students that finish early. Here are some of the … Read more... →

I’ve been teaching art for over 15 years and have taught every grade, K-12. In those years I have made resources and handouts helpful for the art room, contained classrooms, or homeschool parents. …

Ashley | Artsy Blevs | Art Teacher on Instagram: "Several of y’all asked on my first week of art post about what procedures I talk about on the first day, and those procedures are my art room jobs. This post is from last year, but still exactly what I do: As always, everything doesn’t work for everyone, but this system has worked for me in my current classroom for 13 years and so I’m sharing in case any one nugget is helpful to someone! 🤗 You also don’t need matchy matchy rainbow containers…