Elementary art teacher classroom

Ashley | Artsy Blevs | Art Teacher on Instagram: "It’s that time of year…when teachers start sharing classroom decor, must haves, shopping lists, and the temptation to compare ourselves to strangers on the internet can start to creep in. Remember- whether you have a “Pinterest-worthy” classroom full of everything you could ever need to teach, a classroom full of the old teacher’s dusty stuff they left behind, or no room at all, your students will remember YOU not your decorations. 💖 What…

Hey there, friends! I come to you just as excited as this photo from Monday because...it's a three day weekend. Here's to staying in my pj's all weekend, watching The Office for the umpteenth time and working on all the projectzzzz. I hope you all are livin' it up and partyin' hard like me! To kick off the week, I wore my needle felted Kandinsky inspired dress to inspire my third graders as they started painting their plates for our Circle Loom Weaving unit. I've got several weaving videos…

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

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

Welcome to the How-To Guide for First Year Art Teachers where I give you my 10 Steps for Success! Congratulations! You got your own classroom. OH MY GOSH, you have your own classroom. Your mind and stomach start racing, both with extreme excitement and panic because now, it all just got real. You will have a lot of students, a lot of planning, and a lot of classroom to keep organized. Figuring out where to even start is a huge stress and will require a tea (or a beer) and a nap (probably…