Introducing artists through picture books has always been my favorite way to transition into the art room. Children can settle down as you read or flip through the book and... Learn More

I read so many comments from teachers in our Facebook Groups expressing how their students behavior has changed. Some teachers feel like kids aren’t able to work on the same... Learn More

Living in Santa Barbara means we are no strangers to fire dangers. Devastation from wild fires can affect an area’s ecosystem for decades. These beautiful animals are fighting to survive.... Learn More

When I was getting started as an art teacher, I was excited. But, I didn’t really know what I was doing. I had little to no experience – a few... Learn More

My word of the year for 2020 is: clarity. For most of us, January is all about change: being a healthier, happier version of yourself. But that isn’t always the... Learn More

2019 has been a kick-in-your-pants type of year. It challenged me in ways you’re only aware of after the changes have occured. So, let’s catch up. Deep Space Sparkle has... Learn More

In all of my years of teaching, there is one thing that has lead me to scratch my head literally every single time I hear this phrase… and that’s “cookie-cutter... Learn More

Being successful as an art teacher means more than teaching kids how to draw or paint. It means getting kids to listen and sit and follow directions so that they... Learn More

Splatter painting (AKA embracing your inner Pollock) is an essential component of an elementary school art program. If you’ve never done splatter painting with your students, you are totally missing... Learn More