We specialize in high school & middle school art resources, including art projects, art sub plans, and beginner-friendly lessons designed for busy art teachers.
Whether you’re teaching beginners,
managing mixed skill levels, or planning for limited prep time, these art lessons are built to be engaging,
practical and easy to implement.
You’ll find ready-to-teach high school art lessons, adaptable art sub plans, and creative projects that
support skill development while giving students room for expression.
I’m here to support busy art teachers by providing high school art curriculum ideas and easy-to-access digital resources. From videos and tutorials to lesson plans and rubrics, my materials help students stay on track and reduce repetitive questions. This means less stress and more time for what you love—teaching art and inspiring students.
Hi, I’m Lauren. This year marks my 27th year teaching high school art, and I truly appreciate the dedication needed to inspire young artists. Creating thoughtfully designed projects that spark creativity and create meaningful moments with your students isn’t just my passion—it’s my mission to support educators like you. Over the years, I’ve found ways to balance teaching demands with your personal life, and I want to share those insights. Teaching should bring you joy and purpose, not stress. You deserve to love what you do and feel fulfilled every day in your classroom.
Finding an art project that challenges confident artists without overwhelming students who need a little more guidance isn’t always easy. This insect art lesson works well for both middle and
Why First-Week-of-School Art Activities Matter The first week of art class can shape how students feel about the room, the subject, and their own creative abilities. Many students arrive worried
Want to See How to Set It Up? This video shows the basic Padlet setup. My classroom workflow has evolved, but the technical steps remain the same. https://youtu.be/yB4bQbRcYck In a
Building Trust in the High School Art Classroom Creating an art classroom where creativity thrives doesn’t happen by accident. It isn’t just about teaching techniques or providing inspiring projects. It’s
In this video, I share how I approach high school art projects in those first critical days of class — from building connection to meaningful first-week activities. https://youtu.be/gPs2dGqclmM Why the
If you’ve ever ended the day feeling more exhausted from managing materials than actually teaching art, you’re not alone. For years, I thought classroom chaos was just part of being
The unofficial mascot of tired art teachers, paint-splattered classrooms, and the kind of art-room chaos only we understand. Vincent is my funny art teacher merch line for teachers who have absolutely earned the side-eye.
