Art Ed Radio

Not only are Amanda and Tim here for the August mailbag, special guest Sarah Krajewski (@artroomglitterfairy) makes an appearance as well! In today's conversation, they recap the NOW Conference, pick up a couple of questions from Instagram, and answer a couple of listener voicemails. The discussion includes advice on how to avoid back-to-school anxiety, the best planners for art teachers, ideas for our youngest learners, and how you can thrive when teaching art on a cart. 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 Work Smarter Not Harder Teaching on a Cart Podcast 1 about Teaching Art on a Cart Podcast 2 about Teaching Art on a Cart Follow Sarah, Tim and Amanda on Instagram Watch Baby Amanda and her perfect one-day lesson video

The Summer NOW Conference starts tomorrow! Janet Taylor joins Tim today to talk about how they put the Summer conference together, their excitement about everything coming with the event, and how teachers can make the most of their professional learning on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Join us at the NOW Conference on July 26th, 27th, and 28th, where we will share three days of PD that will have you excited and ready to start the upcoming school year!  Resources and Links Listen to presenter Katie White discuss assessment and creativity Hear presenter Nic Hahn talk about games to engage students Find all you need to know about the NOW Conference

Former Everyday Art Room podcast host and art teacher extraordinaire Nic Hahn stops by the show to discuss some of her favorite games to play with students. Listen as she and Tim discuss how games can build your classroom community, get kids engaged and excited, and maybe even clean up a little bit faster. Make sure you look for Nic's presentation on these games (and so much more) at the NOW Conference next week on July 27th!  Resources and Links Ideas for Art Room Games 6 Exhilarating Classroom Management Games Check out the Art to Remember website Find out more about the NOW Conference

As we continue with the focus on creativity in this week's episode, assessment expert Katie White stops by the show to discuss how we can nurture a culture of creativity in our art rooms through how we use assessments. Listen as she and Tim discuss a culture of creativity, the steps of the creative cycle, and how every teacher can make assessment work for them. Make sure you look for Katie's presentation at the NOW Conference on July 27th!   Resources and Links Challenges to Foster Creativity Cultivating Creativity in Our Students Read Katie's book Unlocked: Assessment as the Key to Everyday Creativity in the Classroom Check out Katie's website Find out more about the NOW Conference

The next mailbag episode with Amanda and Tim is here! In today's mailbag for July, Amanda and Tim answer questions from teachers all over the country on a variety of topics. Listen as they share a couple of odd stories to start the show, and dive into teaching topics and summer breaks as well. The discussion includes the best snacks for the art room, classroom management preparation, and how to keep the Sunday scaries at bay and continue enjoying your summer. 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 First Year Art Teacher Guide Check out PRO and FLEX for additional resources What do New Teachers Need to Know About Curriculum? Follow Tim and Amanda on Instagram 15 Innovative Ways to Add Color to Ceramics AOEU graduate courses on Curriculum and Classroom Management

Friend of the pod Andrea Slusarski returns to the show for the first time in a while, and she can't wait to talk to Tim about the psychology of creativity! Though we all teach it in the art room, the research into the psychology behind creativity runs deep. Listen as Slu explains a lot of this research, shares some great food analogies with Tim, and offers advice on how we can help kids develop and demonstrate their own understanding of what it means to be creative. Resources and Links Challenges to Foster Creativity Cultivating Creativity in Our Students Listen to Slu on being a teaching artist and how you can love watercolor

In this episode from the archives, we're diving into summer, and talking about how we deal with all of the feelings and emotions that come with stepping away from school for a while. Today, Sarah Krajewski joins Tim to talk about how we can take stock of where we are and find our best path forward. Listen as they discuss how we approach the summer, how we think about mental health, and why healing needs to be a part of your vocabulary.   Resources and Links Listen to the Drive-Thru Art Show podcast Planning for Self-Regulation This Summer Explore The Art of SEL podcast Find Sarah on Instagram

Following last week's mailbag episode, Tim spends some time ruminating 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

The long-awaited mailbag episode with Amanda and Tim is here! This is the first of a new series of mailbag episodes that will publish the first week of every month. In today's June mailbag, Amanda and Tim answer questions from teachers all over the country. Listen as they tackle a variety of topics, including how to handle unsuccessful teaching, why breaks are so important, how we deal with sub shortages, and how to respond to difficult teachers and students. 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 From This Year and How Art Teachers Overcame Them How Art Teachers Can Deal with Demoralization Why Art and Art Teachers Matter How to Reduce Stress and Take Things Off Your Plate

Due to a number of listener requests, Tim takes today's episode outside! More specifically, he is talking about a number of ideas for artmaking activities you can do outdoors with your students. The conversation covers incorporating nature in simple lessons to architectural marvels and earth artists, as well as the reasons why students benefit from being outside. Tim also highlights a number of recently published AOEU articles that explore these ideas even further. Resources and Links 13 Art Ideas that are Perfect to Take Outdoors 7 Lessons to Take Art Out Into Nature 5 Famous Architectural Works and 10 Fascinating Earth Artists Tips to Incorporate and Plan the Perfect Art Nature Lessons

The end of the year is difficult for teachers, and possibly the most difficult part of that is keeping students engaged. In this episode from 2019, Jordan DeWilde joins Tim to talk about his ideas to keep students creating meaningful work until they are gone for the summer. Listen as they discuss collaboration, engagement, and the best lessons to help students end the year strong.  Resources and Links Keeping Students Engaged Through the End of the Year Jordan's Celebrating Diversity Through Contemporary Art PRO Learning Pack 5 Projects to Engage Students Who Love Sports

As we come to the final weeks of school, our thoughts seem to naturally drift to what we will be seeing and doing when the next school year starts. In today's episode, Tim talks to Janet Taylor about the issues on teachers' minds as we start planning for fall. Listen as they discuss how teachers are feeling overworked, their thoughts about administrative support, and their perspectives on student engagement. Finally, Tim asks for listener feedback as to what issues you are thinking the most about for the next school year. Resources and Links Getting Apathetic Students Invested in Art How to Advocate from the Top Revitalizing Your Teaching for the Year Ahead

Despite its long history in the world of art, many art teachers do not know about atelier training--so it is time for an explainer episode! Mandy Theis, art educator and Director of the School of Atelier Arts, joins Tim today to share the ins and outs of atelier training. Listen as they discuss the history of atelier training, what contemporary atelier training is, strategies for how to teach realistic drawing and painting skills in the classroom, and opportunities available for both students and teachers.  Resources and Links Learn more about the School of Atelier Arts Follow Mandy on Instagram Find the book Mandy mentioned on Atelier Training by Juliette Aristedes Listen to Mandy on the Thriving Artist Podcast

Candido Crespo is back on the podcast! Tim welcomes him back to the show for a discussion on how Candido is bringing art to the community and the workshops he is organizing through his CreativiDAD Project. Listen as they talk about the power of families being creative together, including the value of quality time, exploration, and why we should help parents add creativity to their parenting tool belt.  Resources and Links Learn more about the CreativiDAD project Follow Candido on Instagram and Twitter Take a look at everything else that Candido is doing

Both Janet Taylor and Amanda Heyn are joining Tim today to discuss, debate, and debunk some various art teacher myths. From art teachers who just paint all day to exploding ceramics to dressing in rainbow colors, there is so much to talk about! Listen as they discuss where art teacher myths come from, the worst advice they've ever received, and the best suggestions they have that all art teachers should know. Resources and Links Setting Boundaries with Confidence Advice NOT to Follow Your First Year of Teaching Wear Your Color Wheel and Get Your Mornings Back! 5 Reasons for and Against Putting On an Art Show

In today's episode from the Art Ed Radio archives, Eric Scott joins Tim for a long discussion on visual journaling, artmaking, and creativity. In a wide-ranging conversation, they chat about Eric's art practice, how things changed for him during the pandemic, how sketchbooks can be a powerful creative outlet, and why Tim maybe needs to give glue sticks another look. Resources and Links Visit Eric's website Find Eric on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter View Eric's livestreams on YouTube

This week is the start of the NAEA National Convention in San Antonio, Texas, and Tim is here with a preview of the event in today's episode. Listen as he discusses his love of learning and attending conferences, some events he is most looking forward to, and some of the happenings with the AOEU team. He also discusses some tips on how to make the most of your conference experience and how to find value in any type of professional development. Resources and Links 7 Reasons to Attend Professional Learning Events Why You Should Attend an Art Ed Conference 6 Strategies for Fast and Formative Assessments Take Home Assessments for the Art Room

In today's episode, Tim is sharing some ideas for assessments in the art room and how they can be used to engage your students. Listen as he discusses the significant differences between assessments and grading, the value of one-on-one discussions with your students, and some strategies to help you create successful rubrics.  Resources and Links Check out the Plug and Play Rubric in AOEU's FLEX Curriculum 5 Tips for Better Art Assessments 6 Strategies for Fast and Formative Assessments Take Home Assessments for the Art Room  

In today's episode, Tim is joined by elementary art teacher Laura Irmis to discuss if and how we can find the time to do everything that is expected of us as art teachers. Laura shares how she is making it work as a teacher, artist, mother, and graduate student. Listen as she discusses all of that with Tim and they both share thoughts on prioritizing, scheduling, and their love of ceramics.   Resources and Links Listen to the Everyday Art Room episode on Creating Time for Yourself Take a look at the Studio: Painting-Watercolor course See all of AOEU's Graduate Courses Check out Laura's Ceramics Website

After a flood of messages coming into the inbox, Tim is answering listener questions in this mailbag episode. Listen as he talks about March Madness and Arts Madness, AP portfolios, book recommendations, and how careful teachers should be when it comes to their digital footprint.  Resources and Links You can find one-day lessons in Tim's first podcast, second podcast, and in FLEX Curriculum Find the book Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow Check out Kyle Wood's Arts Madness