Art class organization

14 years ago I walked into my very first art room, full of so much excitement but also feeling totally overwhelmed wondering where to even begin!?

It's time for another year! Another art teacher gave me this idea- take photos of how the supplies are supposed to look so that it's easier during cleanup! I found these art star rules on Pinterest [and tweaked them to work for me]. We have a detective theme this year at school, so I decided to embrace it with this mystery artist board. There are 3 suspects with some information about each one and a few clues. I took some of my bulletin boards for my "Art Around the World" board and the…

Need art room organization ideas for your elementary or middle school studio? Setting up an art room is lots of work. From planning your layout to figuring out art supply organization, it's essential to have a well-organized space that fosters creativity and maximizes efficiency. Click over to see how I store art projects, materials, and posters, use rolling carts, and capitolize off of vertical space. | Glitter Meets Glue

MY LIFE HAS CHANGED! — CHECK OUT MY NEW BLOG! — I have been working so hard all summer to get the art room ready…and I can finally say it is done! Thanks to all who helped me in …

Ever wondered how an organized art teacher stores their old lesson plans and samples? What's the best way to plan a theme-based art unit? I'll show you.

Is your art room a hot mess? Cabinets filled with clutter? Try tidying up the Marie Kondo way. Read my 5 Tips for Tidying Up For Teachers & get your space in gear! Organizing your classroom doesn't have to be a chore if you get the kids to help. Ideas and inspiration await you.| Glitter Meets Glue

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!)…

Its half way through my teaching cycle. Creating, balancing and managing an art room is crucial when I see each class only fifteen times per year.

Discover ideas for art classroom jobs for students in my latest blog post. Learn how to assign and manage these roles to foster responsibility, independence, and a well-organized art room. Perfect for art teachers seeking effective strategies for student engagement at clean-up time.

After years teaching in the art room, I've found that there are some must-have items that save me time and money. I've also found some items that have been essential to classroom and material management. Check out my list below for some ideas of a few of my favorite things. DISCLAIMER: Make a Mark Studios