Art class rules

Hello! I am already seeing lots of posts in Facebook groups asking what to do in the first few days of art class. In this post, I will walk you through what I plan to do this year in my classes. This is very similar to what I have done in other years. First, I start all classes with basic introductions and talking about the room and art class. We go over the rules and expectations. I use a video … Read more... →

May I present to you my new and very much improved behavior board! Is it bad that I had a super fun time making it this morning? I stuck with the same seven behavior category goals as last year as I feel my kiddos and I had a pretty good groove happening by Spring! The guidelines are simple and as follows: Enter the room quietly, Raise your hand when you want to share with the class, Listen carefully to/follow project directions, Practicing kindness to classmates, Volume, Clean up, and…

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This first week of school visual syllabus is perfect for welcoming students back into the art room. It is a fun, engaging way to teach students the art rules and let them become familar with them. Six simple rules are written and illustrated on the page for students to color.PDF Download. Created on...

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Balancing creativity and structure can be challenging at times, so here are nine art classroom management tips that have helped me create a productive and enjoyable learning environment for everyone.