Matt and Laura Grundler
Laura and Matt Grundler are art educators from Plano, Texas. They are also proud parents, bloggers and founders of the popular Twitter Chat #K12ArtChat. After teaching middle school art, high school art and working as an assistant principal, Laura has moved into the role of district Visual Arts Coordinator. Matt started out as a graphic designer; however after finding the commercial side of design to be unsatisfying, he soon found his niche as a K-5 Art teacher. Both Laura and Matt are passionate about raising their three creative kids, sharing their love of art education with their professional learning network and continuing to grow everyday.
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Classroom Management
Positive Interactions in the Art Room
This article from ArtsEd Lab Magazine on student relationships in the classroom is a must-read!
Educator PD
Lighting the Way: Lighthouse STEAM Projects
Have you ever wondered how those beautiful lighthouses you see were constructed?
Assessment
Art Assessment Idea: Visualizing Growth
I wanted to come up with a way to assess growth in my classroom and at the same time promote artistic confidence and persistence.
Strategies
1×5 Strategy for Creative Thinking
The 1x5 strategy is a creative thinking strategy that provides 1 object or idea and has students alter it 1 time for 5 rotations.
Strategies
Making Musical Connections
Looking to make meaningful musical connections with your students?
Strategies
Oil Pastel Arts Integration Technique
Try using these cool oil pastel techniques to paint in your science and art classrooms.
Classroom Management
Arts Integration in the Red Zone
There's a strong correlation between Arts Integration and Behavior in the classroom.
Strategies
Animal Collective Noun Book Illustration Idea
Animal collective nouns can be surprising and delightful.
Curriculum
In the Shadow of the Gruffalo – Arts Integration Lesson
Bring the tale of The Gruffalo to your classroom with this creative lesson plan from The Institute, made for pre-K, kindergarten and first grade students.
Strategies
Mastering Geometry Concepts With Dance
Bringing movement and dance into the math classroom is a fantastic way to help students deeply understand geometry concepts and vocabulary.
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