THE STAR CHART / MY ART RULES. CLASS STAR CHART ON THE LEFT—-ART ROOM RULES POSTER ON THE RIGHT . The star chart is a positive reinforcement tool for students to earn points (or in this case, stars) as a class, in order to earn a “choice day” in Art. (More on what choice day is below)

In order to manage a successful program, art teachers also must think about engagement, safety, classroom climate, and more. What does successful classroom management look like, and how can you recreate it in your classroom? Let’s take a look.

Explore resources from the K12ArtChat podcast episode, Establishing Art Room Rules & Guidelines, with art educator Paul Kretchmer.

First of all, I try to teach my students that the rules are there to keep them safe and to protect everyone's right to learn. I have a handout and worksheet for rules, procedures, and safety and I require my students to complete them as well as a true/false quiz.

we are expected to stop what we're doing, fold our hands, close our lips, and look at the teacher. The Mona Lisa is a great way to demonstrate active listening while learning about Art History at the same time. All students are expected to bring a pencil and a smock to Art each week.