Paintbrush care poster

Classroom paint brush care sign (I can't find the website this comes from, but the idea is awesome)

Let me start by saying that I know routines are extremely important, especially in the art room. However, it wasn’t until this year that I made an effort to really teach the routines below with my stu

Poster made by pinner to hang above sinks to address my biggest pet peeve - dirty brushes!

Above the sink menus. elementary art classroom management clean up routines procedures

That Little Art Teacher: Elementary Art Blog with GREAT classroom management ideas!

Blogging often offers such unexpected pleasures. Last year, through this blog, I connected with an art teacher that works not too far from where I am. This past summer I met with her and 5 of her art teacher buddies to share ideas and "talk art." It was such a treat to connect with other art teachers (our small district doesn't have elementary art teachers). As we lamented how many young students show a need for little lessons on the tools of our trade (use and care of brushes, scissors…

I tell students that I can hear the brushes scream when their hairs are bending. (only art teachers can hear the brushes) I tell students to be kind to their brushes and their brushes will help them paint better. I say, "Your brush and your paint are your best friends while you are painting." I need to make some more brush care usage signs: - Don't twist the brush hairs - Don't tap the brush on the side of the water bucket... etc.

Do you need a visual to teach your students the right and wrong way to take care of their paint brushes? Well this poster should help! Everyone wants their paint brushes to have a GOOD hair day in art room world. A good hair day is when your paint brush has all of their beautiful bristles pointing up to the air. Paint brushes just LOVE when they are having a good hair day, but sometimes when students don't take good care of the paint brushes, then these beautiful brushes have to head to the…

Sorry for the blurry picture. I learned this little slogan from Mrs. Pam Hickman that I student taught under. It used to be: Dip, Wipe, Blo...