Episode 13: Podcast Recap To start this mini series off, we talk about how to organize an art curriculum based on art styles. Depending on where you teach, you may or may not have the freedom to create your own curriculum. And while that sounds amazing at first, it can be really overwhelming! For kindergarten,...
Today, I wanted to share with you a list of some of my favorite materials in my art classroom. Over the years, these have become staples in my room and I honestly say I can not and will not ever want to be without them! I use them with all grade levels (K-5) and for...
Five years ago when I started in my current district there were a few elementary art openings. I thought, “wouldn’t it be so cool to get the brand new school opening that school year?”…and I did! The whole process was super exciting; all new everything, no one ever having been in my classroom—it was all...
When the clock winds down and the last kids ride off on the bus or get picked up in the car rider line, every teacher lets out a big sigh of relief. The school year is finally over and your body can relax and your mind can reset. That last month of school has been...
Episode 12: Podcast Recap Wrapping up the year in any classroom can be a challenge, but when you see students once a week? Even more interesting! In this episode we discuss different ways we like to or have finished the school year with students. Some of our favorites are having them use up supplies that...
Episode 11: Podcast Recap With it being the end of the year, we thought it would be fun to go over some of our favorite lessons and processes. This episode is broken down by K-2 and then 3-5, but can be adjusted to fit any grade level. And come on, what 5th grader doesn’t want...
Episode 10: Podcast Recap Advocating for yourself or your team in any aspect of life can be a little intimidating. Most people don’t like confrontation and that’s what this feels like and you’re having to say “I need this” which most people struggle with as well. When we first started as leaders, we felt like...
Episode 9: Podcast Recap During teacher appreciation week, we thought it would be fun to discuss times we felt “appreciated” and some solutions to those issues. Many people just assume we color all day or assume our job is sunshine and rainbows all the time. But as an educator you know that’s not always the...
Episode 8: Podcast Recap High achieving does not always mean high ability. That’s one thing we also struggle to remember. Just because kids are smart doesn’t mean they will succeed in the art room or every subject. Just because kids are academically lower, doesn’t mean they won’t succeed in other content areas. We often find...