The document outlines the eight studio habits of mind that are taught through art: develop craft, engage and persist, envision, express, observe, reflect, stretch and explore, and understand the art world. Each habit is defined in one to three sentences. For example, develop craft is defined as learning to use art tools and materials, improving skills, and maintaining a studio/portfolio. The habits teach embracing problems, envisioning solutions, conveying feelings, close observation, self and peer critique, experimentation, and understanding art history.