Art is an extremely important subject that is taught at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. According to the National Endowment for the Arts, art education teaches creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking skills that are needed to be successful in today's world. Art wouldn’t be possible without the supplies that go into it, such as paint, markers, paper, glue, and so much more. Keep all of these materials organized and ready for your students to use in an art storage cabinet.
What Features to Look For?
Our art storage cabinets from Today’s Classroom come with different features depending on your wants and needs, such as:
- Built-in paper storage
- Pull-out bins and drawers
- Cubbies
- Drying racks
- Removable or adjustable shelves
The features you are looking for will depend on the age level you teach and the types of materials you are looking to store. For scissors, glue, markers, and pencil storage, a cabinet with pull-out shelves or bins would be perfect. Each material could have its own designated drawer. You can go the extra step to label each drawer so that if students are accessing the closet, they know where to correctly put the supplies once they are done using them. Another feature that teachers find helpful are wheels. Wheels allow art teachers to easily move the supplies around the room if needed. This also allows you to clear up space in your room if you need to as the supply cabinet can move anywhere with ease.
How to Choose The Right Art Storage Cabinet for Your Classroom?
When choosing an art storage cabinet for your classroom, consider who will be using the cabinet and how you want the supplies displayed. We carry cabinets that are open, making them easily accessible to teachers and students. These types of cabinets allow everyone to see the supplies that are being stored in plastic containers or cubbies that are built into the cabinet. These have their pros and cons. As stated before, they are easily accessible; however, when working with elementary-aged students, you may not want them to be able to grab any supplies they see. This can also lead to supplies going missing or students using too much of one thing. These types of art storage cabinets are known to look a bit “messy” as all of the supplies are out on display constantly. Some teachers prefer not to see this. For this reason, we also carry art storage with doors! This gives teachers the option to lock up supplies, and they have control of who has access to them and when. The pro of this is that the cabinet will stay organized, and students won’t overindulge in art supplies. The con of this is that they are not as easy to access for younger students if you were doing a project where they could choose their own supplies. Also, consider your space when choosing the right art storage cabinet for your class. The cabinets are available in different sizes, such as tall, vertical cabinets or long, horizontal cabinets.
