Art behavior management

An elementary art teacher blog with art projects and lessons, DIY projects and outfit photos as well as clothing I have made myself.

I've got three new podcast episodes for you this week that I think you'll enjoy...at least I hope! I've been TRYING to jump start my art teacherin' brain these last couple weeks because, GULP, I go back to school tomorrow, y'all. That's MAN-AN-A (where my tilda at, blogger?!). In case you missed, I've been chatting up all things art teacherin' over on my podcast, Cassie Stephens (available for download here, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or simply click on the link!). This week, I covered why our…

Do you give out whole class rewards for good behavior? Class rewards don't have to make you crazy! Here are some ideas for art-related behavior incentives.

Art teachers, are you looking for some fun new "Call & Response" attention getters in the art room? I've compiled a list of some of my favorites from

Tips for avoiding classroom management problems in the art room by creating a culture of trust and respect.

As I sit here thinking about how to design my new classroom... Yes, I say "design" rather than "decorate". We design to create an effectiv...

Our school has adopted School Wide Positive Behavior Support (or something like that). That means out with my old classroom management system....and in with SWPBS system. The classes are able to move up and down the scale...starting each day on green. For recording what each class gets when they come, I used empty crayon boxes. At the end of class, I place a stick that represents the color their class ended on. At the end of the nine weeks, the class with the most blues/purples will receive…

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!)…

Classroom management is the foundation of an effective and positive learning environment. Managing a classroom well ensures that students will be engaged, on task, and focused during their learning time. Classroom management contributes to an overall positive classroom community. Whether you are an experienced teacher or brand new to the world of teaching, you can …

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!)…