Creating our own resources, on top of everything else required of us, is exhausting.
Hi, I’m Nicole. I’m a certified art teacher with a Masters in Art Education and 10 years of experience. My toxic teacher trait is: I create a ridiculous amount of digital resources so you don’t have to.
Why?
Well, after creating a choice-based studio and witnessing the magic of authentic kid art, I made it my mission in life to make sure all kids have the resources they need to create using their own ideas, and part of that mission includes providing teachers with (free) information via socials, and now, low-cost digital resources.
All packaged into a cute, little virtual art studio (or available à la carte here).
Sounds nice, doesn’t it?
With a Class Pass, you’ll have access to constantly growing resource libraries to help students stretch their imaginations, explore materials, envision ideas, develop their craft, connect to art worlds, and ultimately grow as artists.
Not only will these resources support student autonomy and growth, but they’ll also make your life easier by freeing up your precious time, and even your budget. Oh, and did I mention these resources can be used for the worst thing ever – I mean sub plans – too?!
You might be wondering, “There are lots of art memberships today. Why yours?”
Most art memberships, even the more progressive, process-based ones, still aren’t student-centered.
Every Big Ideas resource was created based on the belief that every kid’s an artist, and deserves the resources and support to bring their wonderful ideas to life.
So, if you’re looking to support students in your classroom with additional resources, or even completely take resource creation off your to-do list, a Class Pass to Big Ideas Art Studio is 100% for you. Guaranteed.
But, hurry!
FOUNDING MEMBER PRICE AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!
See you on this inside!
FAQs
Do you accept purchase orders?
I accept purchase orders from accredited school districts. Please reach out to nicole@bigideasartstudio.com to request an invoice.
Can I use your membership in my art classroom?
Absolutely! As a former public school teacher, I created Big Ideas Art Studio with my classroom and the needs of my students in mind. One of the biggest challenges with offering my students choice was the student-to-teacher ratio. I always felt like I needed to clone myself, and that’s essentially what I’ve created – virtual lessons (view sample lessons here) and resources to expand my reach. The Class Pass specifically was created with teachers in mind and can be used in a choice-based setting to support student autonomy.
What does the price of membership include?
Upon purchase, you’ll have immediate access to over 75+ skill tutorials, weekly creative prompts, dozens and dozens of printable resources and more, PLUS access to newly added materials throughout the course of your year-long membership. For reference, I add new tutorials and printables monthly. Some months it’s a few items, other months it’s a dozen!
Because the membership area is growing, the price for membership is starting (shockingly) low and will increase over time. Now, is the best time to invest since you’ll be locked in at your current membership price as a founding member.
*Please note: the Class Pass DOES NOT include access to Live Zoom Classes.
What is a "Weekly Challenge"?
A weekly challenge is an open-ended prompt meant to give kiddos a starting point for creative art-making.
Weekly challenges are posted in the Inspiration Station section of the Art Studio every Monday at noon EST (unless it’s a holiday, in which case it will be posted on the next business day). Each challenge comes with a brief tutorial and often includes supplementary printables to assist kids in completing it. There are over 6o challenges in the Big Ideas vault, with more added as inspiration hits. If you’re around long enough, you may see a challenge twice – have your students complete it again! It’s a great opportunity to observe growth!
Since time is of the essence in most elementary art classrooms and dedicating instruction to a Weekly Challenge isn’t always feasible, the link includes access to printables and QR codes that can be simply posted in a consistent, prominent location in the classroom so students know where to look if they need ideas. The bundle also includes Mini QR codes to pass out for interested students to take home and complete the challenge on their own time.
Below is a link to an example:
Alphabet Challenge Editable Teacher Bundle by Nicole McAfoose
Do I need a Canva account?
Many of my resources include editable Canva links, so having a Canva account is necessary for downloading and editing the templates to fit your needs. Canva is free and incredibly user-friendly.
Please make sure to review the terms and conditions when editing Big Ideas Art Studio templates.
Are the tutorials embeddable?
Yes, the tutorials included in the membership area are embeddable on your learning management platform as long as your membership is current.