THE SHOP
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Adaptive Art
A collection of tools and strategies to help art educators create adaptations for students with disabilities by capitalizing on their abilities. This practical resource will enable the educator to engage all students in a meaningful creative process of self-expression. The book includes a variety of instructional methods to adapt art activities, media, tools, and techniques to meet the needs of students with a wide range of abilities.
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Beautiful Stuff from Nature
This sequel to Beautiful Stuff takes found materials exploration outdoors. It is filled with diverse and inviting stories of real teachers challenged to explore their outdoor spaces with children. Discover ideas and suggestions for:
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Curator's Corner
Curator’s Corner, written by Davis Publications’ curator and art historian Karl Cole, provides fascinating weekly insights on art and artists from around the globe and across time, along with engaging, relevant studio activities based on each blog. Follow Karl and learn something new about art! Awarded a “Top 25 Art Teacher Blog on the Web” via Feedspot.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Explorations in Art, 2nd Ed., Grades K–6
The most comprehensive resource for K–6 art educators, with learning focused on Big Ideas and Essential Questions; brilliant fine art images, including some of the most exciting and innovative artists of the twenty-first century; engaging process-based studios; STEAM explorations and meaningful literacy and STEM connections that complement art instruction.
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Fashion Fundamentals
Immerse students in problem-solving and innovative thinking with fashion design! This book covers methods and approaches to teaching fashion, including fashion design history, foundations, cultural and personal influences, and materials and tools. Lesson activities guide students through the process of developing original ideas using the creative process and building fundamental skills in clothing creation with a variety of techniques and materials.
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K12ArtChat, the podcast
Introducing a podcast from the Creativity Department and Davis Publications. What do you get when two groups of mission-driven creatives band together? K12ArtChat, the podcast! Listen to K12ArtChat and learn from experts in the field. You’ll hear in-depth conversations filled with education innovations, resources, tips, tools, and inspiration to keep you connected and moving forward. Check out new episodes every Thursday!