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                <title><![CDATA[November Art Project Idea: “Light in the Darkness”]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[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 ...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[How to Keep Students Engaged in Art Class Before Winter Break]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[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. &nbsp;
We asked art teachers around the country for their favourite pre-break projects (clay was a big ...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Top 5 reasons art education is important (according to teachers) ]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
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 ...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Adaptive art: Helping students overcome (and understand) unique challenges]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[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 ...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[24 fun ways to display student art]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[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. &nbsp;
1. ...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[25 Teacher-Favourite Acrylic Paint Projects]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[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.&nbsp;
They responded with lessons that were inspired by famous artists, teach ...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[How to use tempera paint, tempera cakes, and tempera paint sticks ]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <dc:creator>Spectrum</dc:creator>
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                <description><![CDATA[There’s a reason tempera paint is a classroom staple. Washable, quick-drying, and nontoxic, plus vivid colour payoff? Yes, please!&nbsp;
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 ...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Indigenous Art Spotlight: Keith Gattie’s Journey with Spectrum Supplies]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[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 ...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[How to encourage art education in your classroom with everything you do]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[If you’re reading this article, chances are, you already know and believe in the importance of an arts education. The research is powerful. Studies and&nbsp;articles have shown&nbsp;time and time again just how valuable arts are for students, especially&nbsp;hands-on art education.
For starters, there are definite academic benefits related to ...]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Best Way to Wash paint Brushes (and Store them too!)]]></title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[You’ve seen what happens to the paint brushes in your classroom when they aren’t properly cared for. The key to the longevity of a brush is how well you take care of it, and you can help your students learn the right way to wash paint brushes and store them by sharing the tips below.&nbsp;
Start by reminding students that paint brushes are ...]]></description>
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