About the store
I opened Studio SmArt initially because other art teachers liked my lessons and wanted a place to buy them. Designing art curriculum that teachers both want and need is still the driving force behind every resource that I upload.
I understand the importance of knowing that the content you are teaching is well researched, thoughtfully designed, easy to implement, time saving, and most importantly engaging. You are the art teacher rock star for your students!
Going down the research rabbit hole and testing out lesson ideas has always been something I enjoy, ever since I wrote my first lesson plan in undergrad. That is why I am happy to do all that work for you, so that all you have to do is some expected material prep and lead a lesson that will impress the adults while keeping students' interest.
As a busy art teacher, do you really want to spend hours upon hours researching, aligning standards, and writing objectives? Probably not, right?
I draw from over fifteen years of experience as a licensed art educator teaching in Pre-kindergarten to grade 12 classrooms, workshops, and private lessons to bring you resources that are designed to make your life easier by eliminating tons of time spent planning. Once you have these resources you will use them for years because your students will love them.
My own educational background includes a very helpful mix of fine art, art history and writing. That means that when I design an art lesson, I do my best to provide relevant historical or contemporary art references that will enhance learning. You'll also find lessons that have interdisciplinary connections that encourage students to write about their art or as part of their art process.
When I am not teaching, researching or creating amazing teacher resources, you'll find me actively involved in my state's art education association where I serve as the chair of the professional development committee. It is yet another way that I work to support other art teachers.
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Customize and Edit Visual Art Curriculum Map Scope and Sequence Template
No need to start from scratch. Enter all of your content, skills, assessments and standards into this easy-to-use mapping template that can be used for any grade level and referenced at a glance all year long. Simply duplicate the editable slides to make your scope and sequence span several months of instruction. There are three non-editable information slides included to get you started with helpful tips for planning your curriculum, instructions on how to easily personalize the mapping with y
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Visual Arts
Mindful Mandalas from Found Objects and Loose Parts Art Lesson | SEL
Introduce your students to the origin and contemporary use of mandalas across world cultures. Students view videos and images of mandalas before creating their own temporary mandalas from found objects and loose parts. Mandala coloring pages are included to extend this mindful art activity. The flexibility of using found materials makes this lesson easily adaptable to all ages and skill levels. Beginner students may enjoy manipulating the parts to create patterns, while intermediate students may
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Visual Arts
Also included in: 16 Art Lessons Curated by Teachers for Teachers
Color Wheel and Color Chart Set
This resource includes some basic visual art posters to bring color theory to your classroom decor. I personally switch out the posters to best match the color theory skills my students are working on. Letter size printouts also make great tabletop reference when used in a document holder or clear sheet protector. *Note: A "COLOUR" version of this set is available here: Colour Wheel and Colour Chart SetThis set includes:15 Variations of a color wheel poster (8.5"x11", 11"x17", 18"x24" sizes)15
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Art, Visual Arts
Marvelous Mosaics for Middle School and High School Art Lesson
Middle school and high school students will enjoy the hands on experience of smashing tiles to create a weatherproof mosaic that can be incorporated into permanent indoor or outdoor décor if desired. The comprehensive materials list and step by step directions provide the instructor with all the information needed to introduce mosaics to beginner or experienced students with suggestions for more advanced applications. Suggested resources are listed to provide historical context as well as modern
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Art, Art History, Visual Arts
Also included in: 7 Mosaics Art Lessons Scaffolded for All Grades
Colour Wheel and Colour Chart Set
This resource includes some basic visual art posters to bring colour theory to your classroom decor. I personally switch out the posters to best match the colour theory skills my students are working on. Letter size printouts also make great tabletop reference when used in a document holder or clear sheet protector. *NOTE: This set uses " COLOUR" spelling throughout all posters. The "COLOR" version is available here: Color Wheel and Color Chart SetThis set includes:15 Variations of a colour wh
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Art, Visual Arts
4 Art Games | Exquisite Corpse, Telephone, Yankee Swap & Riddle Prompts
The four games included in this bundle make great mini-lessons or easy sub plans! Students in upper elementary through high school as well as adults will have fun while building skills such as observational drawing, narrative illustration, improvisation and memorization. The games included are: Puns and Riddles Art PromptsExquisite CorpseDrawing TelephoneFound Object Yankee SwapDid you know you can earn TpT credits to use for future TpT purchases by rating this product and leaving a review? Revi
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Classroom Community, Visual Arts
Elementary Art Guide to Materials and Tools | Supply Lists & More
Ordering and organizing art supplies, materials and tools is a daunting task for new and experienced art teachers. This thorough guide breaks all that organization down for you with checklists, tips and strategies that will save you time and money. How to Use This Resource to Start a New Elementary Art StudioIf you are starting from scratch, this resource will help you furnish your art room with the necessary materials and tools to be well-stocked in your first year and onward. The quantities gi
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Visual Arts
Drawing Telephone Art Game
This fun and engaging activity makes a great mini-lesson or sub plan. Based off the classic whispered game of Telephone but with a drawing twist, this game encourages students to build memorization and rapid drawing skills. Students in upper elementary school through high school as well as adults will enjoy this game! Included in this resource:Clearly outlined rules of game play.Sample images created by middle school students playing this game.You may be interested in these other art games (als
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Art, Classroom Community, Visual Arts
Also included in: 4 Art Games | Exquisite Corpse, Telephone, Yankee Swap & Riddle Prompts
Exquisite Corpse Art Game
Exquisite Corpse is always a hit with students and adults alike! This fun and engaging activity makes a great no-prep mini-lesson, idea stimulator, sub plan, or starting point to a bigger art or writing project! Based on a game started by the Surrealists, this activity promotes quick thinking and improvisation skills. Included in this resource:Suggestions for short-term and long-term options in drawing, 3D sculpture, printmaking and writing, including ways to make this an interactive community
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Classroom Community, Creative Writing, Visual Arts
Also included in: 4 Art Games | Exquisite Corpse, Telephone, Yankee Swap & Riddle Prompts
Found Object Yankee Swap Art Game
This fun and engaging activity makes a great mini-lesson or sub plan. Based off the classic holiday party game Yankee Swap but with an art-themed twist, this game encourages students to build observational drawing skills. Students in upper elementary school through high school as well as adults will enjoy this game! Included in this resource:Clearly outlined rules of game play.Compositional suggestions for drawings such a cropping, change in view point, overlapping, and change in scale.Sample i
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Art, Classroom Community, Visual Arts
Also included in: 4 Art Games | Exquisite Corpse, Telephone, Yankee Swap & Riddle Prompts
Puns and Riddles Art Game
This fun and engaging activity makes a great mini-lesson, idea stimulator, sub plan, or starting point to a bigger art project! Use riddles, puns or jokes to get your students creating narrative illustrations. Students in upper elementary school through high school as well as adults will enjoy this game! Included in this resource:Suggestions for using riddles, puns and jokes in your art classroom.A printable blank cards page to write in the riddles, puns or jokes you would like to use. The cards
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Art, Classroom Community, Visual Arts
Also included in: 4 Art Games | Exquisite Corpse, Telephone, Yankee Swap & Riddle Prompts
Art Room Organization Labels
This 4-page printable .pdf file includes lots of labels commonly needed in an art studio classroom from basics like paint, markers, and paper to more specialized items like printmaking, wood, and fibers. With bright colors and patterns, they are an eye-catching way to organize your supply storage, especially for items students should obtain and return for themselves. For the most durability, print these on rigid paper like cardstock and laminate them before cutting them out. For flexibility atta
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Visual Arts
Recycled Paper Beads Art Lesson - FREE
Students will build important life skills while working with recycled materials in this paper bead lesson. As students string the beads they will practice needle threading and knot tying. The introduction of a repetitive pattern can add an additional level to this activity. Beadwork is also a great way to introduce students to varied cultures. The use of unwanted magazine pages that have been rolled into beads is a great way to teach about creative reuse and green thinking in the classroom -- pe
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Art, Visual Arts
Also included in: 3 Recycled Materials Art Lessons
Feelings Card Deck | Social Emotional Learning (SEL) - FREE
Social emotional learning and empathy are important skills for students in all subject areas to learn. This card deck of feelings words can be used as an interactive resource. Students may work with a teacher/adult or with other students, selecting a card from the deck and making a facial expression to match the emotion on the card. If working independently students may use a mirror to look at their own faces. If working with a partner the activity can become a game where students take turns dra
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School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
I'm Done 9 x 12 Art Room Poster - FREE
This small 9 x 12 poster presents students with a short list of questions to help them decide if their work is done. The goal is to cut back on the number of times students may come to you, the teacher, and ask "Am I done?" This one page pdf can be hung on your classroom wall or placed in student portfolios or sketchbooks as a nearby reminder. Did you know you can earn TpT credits to use for future TpT purchases by rating this product and leaving a review? Reviews help me improve existing produc
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Visual Arts
Needle Felting Tips, Tricks and Resources - FREE
This 4-page informational packet gives a very brief history of needle felting, accompanied by detailed descriptions and tips for essential materials and tools, suggested resources for purchasing supplies, watching video tutorials and reading step-by-step project directions. Also included is a short list of contemporary fiber artists working with wool felting. Did you know you can earn TpT credits to use for future TpT purchases by rating this product and leaving a review? Reviews help me improve
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Art, Visual Arts
Styles Of Mosaics Printable - FREE
This one page printable is a great reference to use when teaching the various styles of mosaics, providing a visual image and a written description. Did you know you can earn TpT credits to use for future TpT purchases by rating this product and leaving a review? Reviews help me improve existing products and determine what new products to add to my store. And remember to favorite this store to get updates!
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Also included in: 7 Mosaics Art Lessons Scaffolded for All Grades
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About the store
Experience
I opened Studio SmArt initially because other art teachers liked my lessons and wanted a place to buy them. Designing art curriculum that teachers both want and need is still the driving force behind every resource that I upload.
I understand the importance of knowing that the content you are teaching is well researched, thoughtfully designed, easy to implement, time saving, and most importantly engaging. You are the art teacher rock star for your students!
Going down the research rabbit hole and testing out lesson ideas has always been something I enjoy, ever since I wrote my first lesson plan in undergrad. That is why I am happy to do all that work for you, so that all you have to do is some expected material prep and lead a lesson that will impress the adults while keeping students' interest.
As a busy art teacher, do you really want to spend hours upon hours researching, aligning standards, and writing objectives? Probably not, right?
I draw from over fifteen years of experience as a licensed art educator teaching in Pre-kindergarten to grade 12 classrooms, workshops, and private lessons to bring you resources that are designed to make your life easier by eliminating tons of time spent planning. Once you have these resources you will use them for years because your students will love them.
My own educational background includes a very helpful mix of fine art, art history and writing. That means that when I design an art lesson, I do my best to provide relevant historical or contemporary art references that will enhance learning. You'll also find lessons that have interdisciplinary connections that encourage students to write about their art or as part of their art process.
When I am not teaching, researching or creating amazing teacher resources, you'll find me actively involved in my state's art education association where I serve as the chair of the professional development committee. It is yet another way that I work to support other art teachers.
Teaching style
My personal teaching style centers the student artist and their expressive voice. Even if a lesson or technical demo involves direct instruction, I look for ways to incorporate elements of personal choice so that student artists can tell their stories, not mine.
I am inspired by and learn as much from my students as they do from me - maybe more. It is a symbiotic relationship; my teaching is always adapting, evolving and improving because of that.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Art teacher, illustrator, published writer, and changemaker. I am pleased to humbly brag that I have a contributing illustration in a book called "If Picasso Went to the Zoo." If you like Gustave Courbet, you'll like my illustration of "Courbet's Chimpanzee." I have also published several articles on the topics of art education and teaching. Most recently I was on the writing committee working on a supplement to my state department of education's arts frameworks, thus shaping the future of arts learning.
My own education history
I hold a B.F.A. in Fine Art and Art Education with a dual minor in Art History and Creative Writing. My media concentration was painting; however, I studied all art disciplines because I always knew I wanted to be an art teacher that could teach all the things. Anything I didn't learn in college I have learned through research, workshops, trainings or trial and error. When teaching, always stay one step ahead of your audience.
Additional biographical information
I am in the company of many great artists in my love of cats!
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