Episode 44 Podcast Recap In Episode 27, we talked about some common problems art teachers face and solutions to help out. We’re back again with more! In this episode we dive into different problems you might run into with students in your classroom during clean up time or not putting their names on artwork. How...
Episode 40 Podcast Recap What do you do when things get stale in your classroom? Do students seem bored when you introduce a new topic? In this episode, we dive into all the ideas we have to freshen up your ‘hook’ for your lessons. If you want to get fancy, call it your ‘anticipatory set.’...
In our most recent podcast episode, we discussed our favorite clay projects. It was almost impossible to decide on just one or two so we settled for three each and something new we want to try! One of Laura’s favorite clay projects is making donuts out of clay. Although we know this is no original...
Episode 38: Podcast Recap Are you team in person or team recorded video? There are pros and cons to each one of them. With technology these days, it has become very easy to record your own videos showing students how to do things. We both like to create demonstration videos and use them to teach...
Episode 37: Recap Everything from snowflakes and snowmen to how to draw videos, we talk about all our favorite winter projects and activities! We break it down in this episode by ages or grades, Kindergarten through 2nd, 3rd through 5th, and also things that work with ALL grades. So many easy, one day projects and...
Episodes 34, 35, 36 Recaps We created a mini series on the podcast about the Elements of Art: Line, Shape, Color, Value, Form, and Space. Each episode we talk about different elements of art and ways we teach it. We also share some of our favorite projects. Some elements tend to lend themselves more towards...
Episode 33: Podcast Recap How many times have you been asked as an art teacher, “How do you grade art?!” I feel like it’s to the point I can’t really keep track. It is a tricky thing and a confusing subject when there are so many different thoughts about grading something like art or music...
To quote the famous Mariah Carey and the majority of the internet “IT’S TIIIIIIIME!” We know finding good products for the artsy person in your life may be a bit challenging at times so we’ve compiled a list of items in an Amazon list to help you out! From pre-schoolers to adults, we’ve got you...
Episode 32 Podcast Recap Have you ever been curious about TAB in art education? Wondered if you would like to teach in a TAB art room? Have no idea what TAB is? Teaching for Artistic Behavior is usually thought of as a choice based art classroom. We wanted to learn more so we invited expert,...