The Ms Artastic blog
Art lesson ideas for real classrooms
Seasonal projects, elements of art, artist studies and practical teaching tips for elementary teachers, art teachers and homeschool families.
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Ted Harrison Art Lesson, Project, and Art Activity Ideas for Kids
I’m going talk about who artist Ted Harrison is and I’ll give you some ideas for Ted Harrison Art Lessons that you can do…
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5 End of Year Art Lesson Ideas, Art Projects, and Art Activities for Kids
In this article I’m going to give you some fresh and new ideas for teaching art at the End of the Year and yes,…
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Art Activity Ideas, Back to School Art Lessons, Choice-Based Learning, Podcast Show Notes, Teaching Strategies & Resources5 Social Emotional Learning Art Lesson and Project Ideas for your Classroom
In this blog post, I’m going to give you 5 Social Emotional Learning Art Ideas that you can use in your Art Classroom! As…
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5 Earth Day Art Lesson and Project Ideas for your Art Classroom
In this article I’m going to give you 5 Ideas for Earth Day Art Lessons for your Art Classroom that you can use with…
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Art Teacher TLC… Taking Care of YOU – Teaching Strategies for Art Educators
Today I’m going to be talking about something important, which is Art Teacher TLC. We can’t be there for the kids if we aren’t…
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Becoming an Art Teacher Boss… Strategies for Success – Teaching Strategies for Art Educators
Today, I’ll talk about things that you can do in your art teaching practice to fire it up and take it to boss level.…
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Be an Art Teacher BOSS… Mindset Strategies – Teaching Strategies for Art Educators
Someone who is Art Teacher BOSS knows what they want, how to get what they want, and implements the process to get it. This…
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Reflective Teaching Strategies for Art Teachers – Teaching Strategies for Art Educators
Hello my lovely friends, I am your host Kathleen McGiveron, founder of all things Ms Artastic. Today we’re going to talk a bit about…
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Encourage Students to Be Creative in Your Art Classroom – Teaching Strategies for Art Educators
Art Teachers, we’re going to talk about Encouraging students to be creative in your Art Classroom! First, I’m going to share with you some…
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Inspiring the Reluctant Artists or Art Makers in your Art Classroom – Teaching Strategies for Art Educators
Art teachers, we know encouraging students to make art can sometimes happen easily and other times, it’s a challenge. You bring out, act out,…
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What to do with Fast Finishers in your Art Classroom – Teaching Strategies for Art Educators
Art Teachers, in your Art Classroom you’re always going to have students finish before the rest so let’s take a look at some ideas…
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Ms Artastic’s Art Teacher Curriculum: About the Art Resource Membership
Well my lovely friends, I just wanted to take the time today to share with you a little bit about a resource that can…
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FREE Art Teacher Masterclass, January 2021
Well, today we’re going to get real and address some of the issues that art teachers face. It is the reality of the job……
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Creating Happiness in your Art Classroom – Teaching Strategies for Art Educators
Teachers, let’s talk about creating happiness among your students in your art classroom. For me, this is so important. Right now, at this strange…
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Tips for Teaching Art during Distance Learning, Part 2 – Teaching Strategies for Art Educators
Today we’re going to discuss some ideas for teaching Distance Learning or Remote Learning style to your students in your Art Classroom. I’m going…
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Tips for Teaching Art during Distance Learning for Art Teachers, Part 1 – Teaching Strategies for Art Educators
Teaching during Distance Learning is going to be oh so challenging for teachers. There is not one model to follow. Some are teaching in…
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November Art Lesson and Project Ideas for your Classroom
In this Article I’ll give you ideas for Art Lessons or Art Projects that you can do in your Art Classroom, general classroom, or…
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Who is Ms Artastic? I’ll tell you who I am!
Hello my lovely friends! Today I thought I’d share with you a little bit about WHO I am. Now before I do, I’ll give…
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Autumn Art Lesson and Project Ideas for an Elementary Classroom
It’s already FALL. Well, I’ll be honest, I have my pumpkins out already… but I grow them myself. I LOVE growing pumpkins of all…
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Art Teacher TLC during the Pandemic: Take care of YOU!
Art Teachers! Let’s talk about TLC. As well, find a GIVEAWAY in this post! We are SO STRESSED. This year is completely beyond manageable…
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Back to School Tips for Teaching Art During the Pandemic
When it comes to Back to School, a little panic sets in because of the unknown. We are unsure if any changes will happen…
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Hear my Story. Know my WHY! Enrollment to the Artastic Collective Membership is closing soon!
Explore creating art focused on the Elements of Art in an At Home Learning setting, perfect for Homeschooling or Distance Learning. This blog post…
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Art Teacher Interview: Stephanie Bailly – Teaching Resources for Art Educators
In this interview you will get to know Stephanie Bailly. She is the creator of Picassa’s Palette and I highly recommend that you check…
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The Artastic Collective Membership: Art Lesson Library for Art Teachers
The Artastic Collective Art Teacher Membership provides Art Instructors with an Art Resource and Lesson Library was founded by ME, Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic).…
Free for teachers & homeschoolers
The Free Art Lesson Library, plus a community of art teachers
Get instant access to free art lessons, printable activities and seasonal projects, and join the Art Teacher Mastermind Community to swap ideas and ask questions.
- Free art lessons for kids
- Seasonal & holiday projects
- Printable classroom activities
- Pre-K to Grade 8 scope & sequence support
- Sub plan & fast finisher ideas
- New resources added over time
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