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Dot Day Rainbow Display
Looking for the perfect collaborative art project for Dot Day? Celebrate creativity, courage, and school-wide connection with this Rainbow Dot Day Display inspired by The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. Ideal for elementary art teachers, this vibrant monochromatic display uses simple materials like oil pastels, watercolor, and tempera to help students explore color theory and radial design. It's one of my most recreated Dot Day art lessons—sure to wow your school community and get everyone talking!
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Simple Portrait Back-to-School Bulletin Board
Need an Easy Back-to-School Bulletin Board Idea?Looking for a fun and meaningful way to fill your empty bulletin boards at the start of the school year? This creative self-portrait display was inspired by my own students—and made using my Simple Self-Portrait Drawing Guide! With just bulletin board paper, India ink, and a little imagination, I created life-sized illustrations to frame student artwork and build community right from day one. This project is low-prep, high-impact, and guaranteed to spark smiles!
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10 Must Have Teaching Visuals for the Art Room!
If you’re an elementary art teacher getting ready to set up your classroom, this is your ultimate guide to functional and fun art room visuals! From a modern Color Wheel poster to diverse Famous Artist displays, classroom expectation visuals, and supply labels designed with student needs in mind, these ready-to-use resources will help you transform your art space into a colorful, engaging, and educational environment. Whether you're a new art teacher or a seasoned pro, these art decor ideas will save you time and bring inspiration to your classroom. Explore the full Art Room Decor Bundle in my Teachers Pay Teachers shop!
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8 Tips For Setting Up Your Art Room
Just landed your first art teaching job? Whether you're setting up your first classroom, teaching from a cart, or somewhere in between, this guide is packed with practical tips from a veteran art teacher. From classroom management and organizing student artwork to creating an inspiring space and building relationships, these 8 simple strategies will help you feel confident and ready for back to school!
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