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Helping students understand data literacy and probability equips them with lifelong skills to interpret information, make predictions, and think critically about the world around them. From reading graphs to understanding chance, these concepts appear in everything from weather forecasts to sports statistics to everyday decision-making. The good ...

As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, November invites us to reflect on the beauty of light amidst darkness. This month, think about starting a creative project with your students. This project can help them show mood, emotion, and contrast in their art. Project Concept: "Light in the Darkness" encourages students to think about how ...

Do you notice your students getting a little squirrelly before winter break? It might not be the best time to launch into a complicated project, but that doesn’t mean you can’t keep students engaged with interesting and fun activities.   We asked art teachers around the country for their favourite pre-break projects (clay was a big ...

  As an art teacher, you know the benefits of creating art, and you’ve seen its ability to engage students, help them de-stress, and build new skills time and again. But the incredible impact your work is having may not be something you think about as you go through your busy day. Give yourself a boost by taking some time to reflect on the ...

Cognitive, physical or social-emotional challenges can at times hinder a student’s ability to use traditional art media, tools, or techniques. Adaptive art is about understanding these challenges and then meeting them head on. Through the use of specialized tools or equipment, adaptive art allows students with unique challenges to create freely ...

You work hard throughout the year to teach your students new media and new techniques, and the results are often stunning. Celebrating this work gives students a chance to shine and puts the spotlight on the important work you do. Read the fun ways these teachers have found to display student art to find some ideas for your own classes.   1. ...

Wrapping Up the MASTERPIECE Season: A Creative Finale in HoustonAs the curtain fell on the FIRST® Championship held from April 17-20, 2024, in Houston, the 2024 season titled "MASTERPIECE℠" showcased an impressive international celebration of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in the context of art (STEAM). This annual event not ...

Acrylic Paint is popular in the art room because of its opacity, its vibrancy, and its ability to deliver amazing results. To spark some new ideas for using this versatile medium, we asked art teachers around the country to tell us their favorite acrylic paint projects.  They responded with lessons that were inspired by famous artists, teach ...

There’s a reason tempera paint is a classroom staple. Washable, quick-drying, and nontoxic, plus vivid colour payoff? Yes, please!  Another perk is that there are three different types of tempera to choose from, each with its unique benefits: liquid paint, cakes, and paint sticks — you may already have all three in your supply ...

In the world of art, the unique perspectives and traditions of Indigenous artists offer profound insights into their rich cultural heritages. Spectrum Educational Supplies Ltd. is proud to support the talented Canadian Indigenous artist, Keith Gattie, whose artwork captivates and educates by telling the stories embedded in his heritage. This blog ...