b'Awesome Art Room Tips CleaningZip Lock Bag with Rice will clean chalk pastelsdrop in pastels, shake and remove pastelsShaving Cream cleans desk and you can make a print before cleaning using water colorsCouple of drops of Dawn dish soap, will help keep your drains cleanCommunication Strainers in the sink Position yourself where students can see and hear you, pause for attention before giving instructions, and avoid talking over noise.Students forget procedures and expectations in a creative space. Kind reminders help correct behavior without embarrassment or confrontation.When giving instructions or addressing students, making eye contact shows that you are present and engaged. SculptureOrganize and prep materials for easy access for students.For small tools, photograph on a sheet of copy paper, print, laminate, then have students return items on top of its picture.For cardboard projects, use Canary Cutters rather than craft knives for safety and control.Laminate instruction sheets with images to help students keep track of their progress.Bakers racks make for excellent rolling storage for small sculptures. They make excellent and inexpensive ware carts for clay projects as well (add plastic cover).Taketimeforin-progressgroupassessmentsgive students the opportunity to make suggestions or ask in depth questions.'