True Colors Studio helps educators create meaningful art experiences for diverse learners.






Supporting Behaviors in the Art Room

$15.00

A Practical, Classroom-Tested Guide for Art Teachers

Art classrooms are vibrant, creative spaces—but for students who struggle with emotional regulation or behavioral challenges, they can also feel overwhelming.

This practical guide was designed specifically for art teachers who want clear, realistic strategies for supporting students while keeping the creative flow of the classroom.

Inside this guide, you'll learn how to:

  • Understand why behavior challenges often appear in art class
  • Create a classroom environment that supports regulation and focus
  • Use simple strategies to prevent escalation and shutdown
  • Teach replacement behaviors that help students succeed
  • Maintain a calm, productive studio environment

These strategies are classroom-tested, easy to implement, and designed for real teaching situations—not theory.

Behavior is not defiance.

Often, it's a skill gap—and skills can be taught.

What's Included

This resource bundle includes:

  • Behavior Support Guide for Art Teachers
  • Practical strategies for supporting students with behavioral challenges.
  • "Smell the Flowers, Blow Out the Candles" Regulation Poster
  • A simple visual breathing strategy students can use to calm themselves.
  • Token Board Behavior Support Tool
  • A visual reinforcement system to encourage positive behavior.
  • Quick Reference Behavior Replacement Guide
  • A fast, easy-to-use chart for identifying behaviors and teaching appropriate alternatives.
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The Inclusive Art Room: A Collaboration Guide

$9.00

The Inclusive Art Room: A Collaboration Guide


Inclusive art classrooms require thoughtful collaboration.

When expectations are unclear, support can unintentionally replace student effort. When roles are clearly defined, students gain independence, confidence, and creative ownership.


This guide provides structured, practical strategies for art teachers working alongside paraprofessionals.


Inside This Resource:

✔ 7-page professional guide

✔ Clear role definitions

✔ Communication frameworks

✔ Independence-focused strategies

✔ Before-class check-in checklist

✔ During-lesson support checklist

✔ After-class reflection tool

✔ Printable Levels of Support chart


Designed For:

• Art teachers in inclusion settings

• Elementary and secondary art educators

• Teachers working with paraprofessionals

• Schools prioritizing independence and student ownership
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True Colors Studio-Accessible Art Materials Guide (Volume 1)

$15.00
Creating with True Colors: Volume 1
An Accessible Art Materials Guide
Creating with True Colors: Volume 1 is a practical, thoughtfully curated guide for educators, therapists, caregivers, and families supporting individuals with diverse learning and sensory needs.
This digital guide features art materials I personally use and recommend — selected for their adaptability, accessibility, and ability to promote creative success without frustration.
Each material entry includes:
✔ Best uses

✔ Sensory notes
✔ Accessibility benefits
✔ Adaptation tips
✔ An easy-to-scan icon system
Quick Reference Icons
🖐 Hand Strength Required
💦 Mess Level
🌿 Sensory Input
⭐ Engagement Level
This built-in system allows you to quickly match materials to your students’ needs and environments.
Designed to support confidence, independence, regulation, and joyful expression — because art truly is for everyone.
Digital PDF download. Instant access after purchase.
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Accessible Art Materials Guide Volume 2

$15.00

Creating with True Colors: Volume 2

An Accessible Art Materials Guide

Creating with True Colors: Volume 2 is a practical, thoughtfully curated guide for educators, therapists, caregivers, and families supporting individuals with diverse learning and sensory needs.


This digital guide features art materials I personally use and recommend — selected for their adaptability, accessibility, and ability to promote creative success without frustration.


Each material entry includes:

✔ Best uses

✔ Sensory notes

✔ Accessibility benefits

✔ Adaptation tips

✔ An easy-to-scan icon system


Quick Reference Icons

🖐 Hand Strength Required

💦 Mess Level

🌿 Sensory Input

⭐ Engagement Level


This built-in system allows you to quickly match materials to your students’ needs and environments.


Designed to support confidence, independence, regulation, and joyful expression — because art truly is for everyone.


Digital PDF download. Instant access after purchase.
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Accessible Art Materials Guide Bundle (Vol 1 and Vol 2)

$25.00

Creating with True Colors: Volume 1 and Volume 2

An Accessible Art Materials Guide


Creating with True Colors: Volume 1 and Volume 2 is a practical, thoughtfully curated guide for educators, therapists, caregivers, and families supporting individuals with diverse learning and sensory needs.


This digital guide features art materials I personally use and recommend — selected for their adaptability, accessibility, and ability to promote creative success without frustration.


Each material entry includes:

✔ Best uses

✔ Sensory notes

✔ Accessibility benefits

✔ Adaptation tips

✔ An easy-to-scan icon system


Quick Reference Icons

🖐 Hand Strength Required

💦 Mess Level

🌿 Sensory Input

⭐ Engagement Level


This built-in system allows you to quickly match materials to your students’ needs and environments.


Designed to support confidence, independence, regulation, and joyful expression — because art truly is for everyone.


Digital PDF download. Instant access after purchase.
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