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In another episode celebrating National Literacy Month, Tim is joined by author, artist, and professor Kate Kretz to discuss her book Art From Your Core: A Holistic Guide to Visual Voice. Listen as they discuss how Kate's book explores obstacles to the development of artistic voice, and how it also provides exercises and strategies to help artists dig deeper into their personal experiences, interests, and perspectives to find ongoing sources of interest and inspiration. Stay around after the end of the episode, when Kate does a reading of a chapter from the book.
Resources and Links View Kate's website and find her book See AOEU's Resources on Literacy Teaching Students to Find and Use Their Artistic Voice 3 Strategies to Help Students Find their Voice in the Art Room How to Support Student Voice in 4 Steps A Powerful Project to Amplify Student Voice -
To celebrate National Literacy Month, this episode from the archives features author and artist Peter Reynolds--along with his twin brother Paul--as they join Nic Hahn for an episode of Everyday Art Room from 2020. Listen to their wide-ranging conversation about literacy, creativity, opening a bookstore, the beginnings of Dot Day, and so much more!
Resources and Links View Peter Reynolds' Website FableVision Studios The Blue Bunny Bookstore Reynolds TLC Dot Day Make Your Mark: A Coloring Book-ish -
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School has started (for most of us), and Tim and Amanda are back to answer those back-to-school questions in the September mailbag. After quickly celebrating some teacher wins, Amanda relishes the opportunity to break out her bulletin board skills. The conversation then moves on to pre-K classes, art club, and what to do with projects that aren't exactly going the way you planned.
Resources and Links What do New Teachers Need to Know About Classroom Management? 8 Ways to Sing, Dance, and Play Your Way to a Successful Pre-K Art Period! Check out the Running an Elementary Art Club PRO Pack Also see Sarah in Art Show Secrets! First-Year Art Teacher's Guide Take a look at what you need to know about the NOW Conference -
After last week's back to school episode with Janet Taylor, Tim brings Kyle Wood on the show to catch up and share some of his best strategies for starting the year. They discuss neurographic drawing and chat about some of the ideas Kyle will be exploring in the upcoming year. Listen as they dive in with a conversation about tempera cakes, and why going back to basics can be good for teachers and students alike this school year.
Resources and Links See AOEU's Back to School resources for 2024 Keep an eye on the AOEU Magazine for Back to Basics articles! Check out the Who Arted? podcast Find out about all of the PD and Curriculum offerings from AOEU -
As most teachers are headed back to school, Janet Taylor joins Tim to share some of their best strategies for starting the year. They discuss the importance of creating a welcoming climate and environment for your students, and share some of their favorite activities. Listen as they break down drawing prompts, interactive artmaking strategies, storytelling, and other ways to get your students involved and interacting in the first weeks of school.
Resources and Links See AOEU's Back to School resources for 2024 Find Janet's ideas on her Instagram page Find out about all of the PD and Curriculum offerings from AOEU Six Ways to Support New Art Teachers Quiz About the Teacher Use the code WINTER99 for $50 off the Winter NOW Conference -
In this episode from the archives, Tim shares some thoughts on what he thinks will be important for teachers as they begin the school year. In today's episode, he talks through six thoughts about challenges that will be facing teachers and what we can do to help ourselves. Listen as he discusses being proactive with organization and management, being flexible and adaptable, ideas for building community, and finding your outlet away from the classroom.
Resources and Links What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Starting the Year? Creating a Welcoming Environment Five Ways to Be a Better Teacher This Year -
In today's episode, Amanda joins Tim for the August mailbag live from Milwaukee (home of the 2024 Summer NOW Conference). After a quick discussion about Instagram shenanigans (and a brief garden update!), they move into advice for first-year teachers, 30-minute classes, and which art teacher problems we could wave away if we had a magic wand.
Resources and Links View Tim and Amanda's Olympic Training Reel What do New Teachers Need to Know About Classroom Management? First-Year Art Teacher's Guide Strategies to Effectively Manage 30-minute Classes Cassie Stephens's episode on 30-minute classes The Zero-Budget Art Room Use the code WINTER99 for Early Bird Pricing for the next NOW Conference -
With the 2024 Summer NOW Conference happening THIS WEEK, Jen Leban joins Tim to talk about the highlights of the upcoming event. This includes their excitement about everything coming the next 3 days, the wonderful keynote presentation from Reggie Laurent, and how teachers can make the most of their professional learning on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Join us at the NOW Conference July 31st, August 1st, and August 2nd, where we will share three days of PD that will have you inspired and excited for the upcoming school year!
Resources and Links Listen to the podcast interview with artist Reggie Laurent Find all you need to know about the NOW Conference Check out Tim and Amanda's Olympic Training Reel -
Ahead of his keynote presentation at next week's NOW Conference, artist Reggie Laurent joins Tim on the podcast today. After telling about his childhood, developing his creativity, and his beginnings as an artist, Reggie shares a few more stories about his life and his art. Listen as he discusses his own artistic voice, how he began working with teachers, and why he wants his work to inspire students to be part of his legacy.
Resources and Links Follow Reggie on Instagram and check out his website Find out about (and register for!) the NOW Conference See Reggie's partnership with Woodpecker Crafts -
In today's episode, Janet joins Tim to discuss her upcoming article about what makes teachers stay at their schools or stay in the position they are in. Whether at the beginning of a teaching career or nearer the end, there are a lot of reasons teachers feel valued and committed to their school. Listen as the conversation covers six of the most important reasons, including supportive and transparent administration, a collaborative and positive environment, and a culture that values the arts.
Resources and Links Read Janet's Why Teachers Stay article Take a look at the State of Art Education Survey Find out about all of the PD and Curriculum offerings from AOEU Six Ways to Support New Art Teachers 3 Considerations for Taking on a New Job or Position -
In today's episode, AOEU enrollment specialist Betsy Komarchuk joins Tim to discuss some of the most important things art teachers should know about formative assessment. Whether using assessment to check for learning, to guide instruction, or facilitate peer and self-evaluations, Betsy has a plethora of ideas for utilizing formative assessment strategies in the art room.
Resources and Links Strategies to Use Formative Assessment 6 Ideas for Formative Self-Assessment Ways to Gather Formative Assessment Data 6 Strategies for Fast Formative Assessments Find all the information you need for the NOW Conference -
In today's episode, Amanda joins Tim for the July mailbag and an opening story about a wedding that was quite the adventure. Then, back by popular demand, more gardening talk! (and other creative endeavors, but skip to about 18:00 if you want to get right to the art ed talk). Listener questions include discussions about knowing when an artwork is finished, fighting for your planning hour, and the best strategies for teaching fine motor skills.
Resources and Links Take a look at the State of Art Education Survey The Quadrants of Creativity ChatGPT podcasts: Episode One and Two How to Advocate for Yourself in 4 Steps 6 Concrete Ways to Improve Your Relationship with Your Principal Developing Fine Motor Skills Learn more about the NOW Conference -
In today's episode, Tim is joined by educator Yunga Webb to talk about her role and efforts at the North Country School in upstate New York to help students find their place and belonging through the power of the arts. Listen as they discuss the programs at her school, the activities she does to foster belonging in her classrooms, and the work we can all do to create a community and a space that offers belonging for all of our students.
Resources and Links Take a look at the North Country School See the Blind Spot book that Yunga mentioned View a video from Mazahrin Banaji Learn more about AOEU's NOW Conference -
In today's episode, Tim welcomes art educator and first-time guest Venise Keys to the show for a discussion on entrepreneurship in the art room. Venise shares her own journey into small business ownership and talks about how the lessons she has leaned translate into her classroom. Listen as the interview covers career exploration, art history, how emerging technologies have changed the opportunities available to students, and so much more.
Resources and Links 60 Visual Arts Careers to Discuss with Your Students Check out AOEU's Career Cards and find more in FLEX Curriculum Find out about all of the PD and Curriculum offerings from AOEU Follow Venise on Instagram -
In today's episode, Amanda joins Tim to discuss some of the most important things art teachers can look for when job hunting and interviewing. From setting expectations to administrative engagement to the art room budget, the conversation covers what green flags art teachers should look for throughout the process. The discussion also lays out ideas on how administrators and teachers can get on the same page when it comes to expectations for art teachers and their programs.
Resources and Links Take a look at the State of Art Education Survey Find out about all of the PD and Curriculum offerings from AOEU The Art Teacher's Ultimate Guide to Getting Hired 3 Considerations for Taking on a New Job or Position -
As we move toward the end of school, it is time for the June mailbag episode! Amanda and Tim begin with a chat about the chaos that is the end of the school year, then some ideas from listeners about what they want to change for the next school year. They then dive into a bit of advice on planning your curriculum, getting students engaged, and teaching photography. See the links below for all the resources mentioned in today's discussion!
If you have a question for a future mailbag episode, email [email protected] or leave a voice recording at 515-209-2595.
Resources and Links Challenges to Foster Creativity video and PDF (Photography) A Comprehensive Guide to Teaching Digital Photography Strategies for Teaching Photography Podcast (Ep. 231) Check out even more photo resources in PRO Learning Find the Motivating Reluctant Learners pack in PRO Learning Adaptive Art Resources, and the Adapting the Art Room graduate course There are PRO Learning packs on IEPs, Teaching Adaptive Art, Collaborating with Paraprofessionals, and more Tim's article on Assigning 3 Projects at Once -
In this episode from the archives, Tim spends some time reflecting on why teachers need to take a break this summer. With so many teachers feeling exhausted, he talks about the benefits to stepping away and the reasons you should take a break from school-related work for a couple of months. Listen as he discusses creating a routine around what you love, exploring new ideas that excite you, and the benefits of making more connections with the people who can support you.
Resources and Links Challenges From This Year and How Art Teachers Overcame Them Read Abby Schukei's article about Focusing on Yourself How to Reduce Stress and Take Things Off Your Plate Register for the NOW Conference! -
In today's episode, Lindsey McGinnis joins Tim to discuss all of the recent happenings in the magazine and on YouTube, including passing the milestone of 20K YouTube subscribers! Listen as they discuss the plethora of articles published about teaching with poetry, new Cribs videos that have us touring the homes of other art teachers, and why cardboard is one of the best materials you can have in your classroom.
Resources and Links Find everything you need about teaching with poetry Art Teacher Cribs, Episode 1 (and follow @mrshamisartroom on Instagram!) Zero Budget Art Room: Episode 1 and Episode 2 See Harris in the Art Room Makeover Watch Joe's very popular Day in the Life episode -
In today's episode, Tim shares his thoughts on the topic of portfolios as the end of the school year approaches. Portfolios can be a valuable opportunity for students to reflect on their learning and showcase their work, especially at the end of the semester or the end of the year. Listen as he shares ideas for types of portfolios, learning activities, and AOEU resources you can use when working with portfolios as we wind down the year.
Resources and Links Portfolio Reflection Checklist Growth Portfolio Assessment Writing a Portfolio Statement Portfolio Feedback Sheet Check out Student Portfolio Basics in PRO Learning! -
With the month of May upon us, it is time for another mailbag episode! Amanda and Tim begin with a chat about NAEA in Minneapolis and their own visits back to the classroom as volunteers. They then dive into a bit of advice on watercolors, strategies for ELL students, ideas on student behaviors, and strategies for upcoming job interviews. See the links below for all the resources mentioned in today's discussion!
If you have a question for a future mailbag episode, email [email protected] or leave a voice recording at 515-209-2595.
Resources and Links The Perfect One-Day Art Lesson Substitute Tips and One-Day Art Lessons Simple One-Day Lessons (Ep. 307) and Even More Simple One-Day Lessons (Ep. 308) 12 One-Day Lessons for the Secondary Art Room The Art Teacher's Ultimate Guide to Getting Hired Find the Getting Hired as an Art Teacher pack in PRO Learning How to Support ELL Students Check out Strategies for English Language Learners in PRO Learning End of the Year Cleanup Jobs for Your Students There are PRO Learning packs on choice for both Secondary and Elementary 13 Fresh and Seamless Ways to Expand Your Art Lesson - Montre plus