Published on 1 December 2025
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Art teachers support students in slowing down, enjoying the creative process, and grounding themselves in the present. Young learners apply self- and social-awareness skills as they depict emotions through portraiture, elementary students explore watercolor techniques without the pressure of perfection, middle-school students create mixed-media landscapes that connect art with Indigenous botany, high-school students engage in the meditative practice of knitting, and more.
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The Mindfulness Issue, December 2025
Editor's Letter: Mindfulness
Frank Juárez, SchoolArts editor-in-chief, discusses how moments of reflection remind us to slow down, be present, and rediscover joy in the process of making.
Amaco Brent
AMACO (American Art Clay Company, Inc.) continues to be a leader and innovator for ceramics in the areas of art, technology, and education. Get ideas and inspiration for your next Lesson Plan project.
Table of Contents
The Mindful Studio: Earth Art Installations
Jane E. Dalton, professor and author, guides students through mindful walking and careful observation to create radial designs in nature.
The Mindful Studio from Davis
Throughout The Mindful Studio, you will discover centering practices to begin creative endeavors, mindfulness-based visual arts lessons with reflection questions, and lesson extensions to explore mindfulness in a variety of art modalities. Visit DavisArt.com/MindfulStudio to learn more!
Azusa Pacific University
Boost your career with a Master's Degree in the Arts. Azusa Pacific University offers three innovative programs int he arts perfect for working professionals: MA in Art Education; MA in Modern and Contemporary Art History; MFA in Visual Art.
Managing the Art Room: Art Doesn’t Have To Be Perfect
An art teacher inspires a second-grade student to turn perceived mistakes into something new, creating a ripple effect of joy in the art room.
Bailey
Bailey ceramic supplies and pottery equipment.
Layered Landscapes: An Interdisciplinary Exploration
Middle-school students create mixed-media landscapes to explore art concepts, scientific knowledge, and Indigenous botany in meaningful ways.
Blick Art Materials
As a leading art supply company, we provide artists, educators, students, and our associates with the tools, assistance, and training needed to grow, innovate, and reach their creative potential. BLICK Art Materials is family-owned and serving artists since 1911.
Reading Faces
Young students apply self- and social-awareness concepts by identifying, depicting, and responding to the emotions they see on their classmates’ faces.
Mayco Colors
Mayco Colors has been helping art educators inspire creativity in the classroom since 1954. We provide high-quality ceramic products, along with ready-to-use lesson plans and educational resources designed specifically for the classroom.
Two Sticks and Some Yarn: Mindful Knitting in the Art Room
High-school students engage in the meditative process of knitting, progressing from finger-knitted pieces to stitched and crocheted scarves.
The Art of Motif-Making
Elementary students examine patterns on handwoven textiles from India, then weave with paper strips, incorporating motifs for patterned designs.
NAEA National Convention 2026
Registration is open! Secure your spot now for the 2026 NAEA National Convention, taking place March 5-7 in Chicago, Illinois. Engage in premier professional learning and make meaningful connections at NAEA26. Join us and be inspired!
Kiln Calibration Made Simple: A Guide for Educators
Kiln calibration is crucial for educators to ensure consistent and reliable firings in the classroom. This guide focuses on the importance of calibration, highlighting benefits like improved glaze results and fewer ruined pieces. Learn how to use pyrometric witness cones and measure heat work accurately to optimize kiln performance.
Textured Assemblages
Layered clay slab artworks inspired by Louise Nevelson.
Skutt
The #1 kiln used in schools. Kids Need Clay helps schools start and sustain ceramics programs with full support.
Blind Contour: The Art of Seeing
High-school students practice patient observation, hand-eye coordination, empathy, and shared learning through blind contour drawing.
Painting Like Pollock
Elementary students learn fundamental art concepts through experimental abstract designs inspired by Jackson Pollock.
Square 1 Art
Simple. Creative. Art Fundraiser. Celebrate your child's art on keepsakes and raise funds for you school!
Focus In: Springboard to Design
A tuition-free mentorship supports high-school students with hands-on workshops and experiences that open doors to careers in theatrical design.
Restorative Practices in Education through the Arts from Davis
Restorative Practices in Education through the Arts presents essays from experts in the field that explore the restorative qualities of the arts.
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