How to Help Students Learn to Ask Questions
It’s important to teach students how to develop their own questions and ideas that guide their artwork, but for many, this is new and hard. A great way to help students get started is to show them examples of artists. Share the questions that the artists are asking, and the work that they create in […]
How to Teach AP Students about Selected Works
As you begin teaching your AP students, it important to help them understand the difference between the sustained investigation and the selected works. I found that my students always get the most confused about their concentration and the quality section in the past. Below are examples of what I’ll be sharing with my students. You […]
A Look Inside My Classroom: Understanding the AP Portfolio
Watching other people teach is a great way to learn, but something that we rarely have time or even the opportunity to do after we’ve finished student teaching. Since I teach online, ( I did spend 8 years teaching in person), all of my teaching is recorded! So, I’ve decided to share some […]
High School Homeschool Curriculum
Another school year is just around the corner. I’m so excited for the next round of AP Art and Art History classes to start. I also want to be sure that if it’s something that you’re considering, you have all of the information that you need. Today we’re going to focus on the audit option. […]
Homeschool Art Lessons ( no pompom’s required)
If you homeschool and are looking for art lessons for 9-12 grade, here is a collection of ideas and resources to get you started. Learning more about Online Art Classes for Homeschool Students A look behind the scenes at what an AP Art History Test looks like A FREE art lesson to try […]
How to Develop a Cell Phone Policy with Your Students
Most teachers that I know have a love/hate relationship with cell phones. They’re powerful tools that make our lives easier and allow us to share and access information quickly. They can also be helpful in the classroom, allowing students to do research and photograph their work. However, cell phones are also districting. I’ve never […]
How to Get Started with Mini Paper Weaving
I’ve been doing more paper weaving and had some questions about how to start the process. There are many different ways that you can get started, today, I’m sharing one. This is a mini paper weaving that can be done with a wide range of ages, as you can adjust how complicated it is. […]
How to find FREE materials to teach Fiber Arts
Art materials can be expensive, but they can also be FREE. If you’ve been thinking about wanting to explore fiber arts, but aren’t sure how to afford it, here’s an idea for you. Reach out to your fellow co-workers and encourage them to clean out their t-shirt drawer. You could also look through the lost […]
How to plan lesson for your Homeschool Year
I love writing lesson plans, which I know, sounds strange to some people. For me, it’s a creative practice to think about what students need to learn and come up with interesting ways to present the information. While my process varies depending on what I’m working on, in the video below, I go over the […]
Who is Amber Kane
When people ask me what do I do… my first thought is… it’s complicated… you won’t understand. I’m pretty sure that most people in my neighborhood think that I don’t work and instead think that I just wander around with my dogs all day, and occasionally sit in the backyard on my computer. Art Teacher: […]