Choice based art lessons

When it comes to art education, the possibilities are endless. One way to engage students and encourage critical thinking is through choice-based art lessons that provide students with an opportunity for student choice in the classroom. Choice-based art lessons allow students to make decisions about

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There is no worse phrase in the art room than “I’m done. Now what?” It’s inevitable that some students will finish before others. While we can close the gap to some degree, we can’t avoid the reality of early finishers. If you teach middle school or intro high school classes you know it’s imperative for […]

Kit Lang on Instagram: "What do you consider choice based art? For my sanity, I create lessons where students have the same materials, same guidelines and boundaries but provide lots of choice i.e. colors, pattern, details. This lesson from @rhymeswithorange_primaryart is a perfect example. Inspired by the artwork of @barbaragilhooly student drew and painted the shape and style of their building and then added lines, shapes and colors to build pattern and make their build their own. I…

Hey fellow art teachers! Ever wonder how to introduce to students to choice based art education? I've gotten so many questions about ju...

Surrealist art lesson collage, automatic drawing, Cubomania, frottage, Grattage, assemblage, Exquisite Corpse, calligram and more! Play like a surrealist! 13 surrealist games and techniques to unleash kids creativity. #artlesson #surrealism #surrealistart #collage #arteducation #lessonplan

Changing your curriculum and/or teaching philosophy can be overwhelming, and at times, you might not know where to begin. This article will take 8 minutes to read.

I am NOT a traveling art teacher this year (for the first time EVER! Can I get a "hallelujah"?!) and my newly opened scheduled allowed for some great opportunities. The 5th grade teachers in my build

This unit package guides your students through a W.O.W (Wonderful Original Work) project based on the tenants of choice-based education. This bundle includes a planning paper, thumbnail sketch paper, a rubric, and a handout on writing an Artist Statement. This is a great resource for art teachers b...